| Name | Jaguar C-X75 |
| What it is | Hybrid Supercar |
| Public Reveal Date | October 2010 @ the Paris Auto Show |
| Termination Date | December 2012 |
| Termination Reason | Price and cost concerns. According to reports, Jaguar ‘didn’t feel comfortable launching a million-dollar supercar at a time of austerity.’ |
| Purpose | To celebrate 75 years of Jaguar (hence the ’75’ in the name) |
| Engine Type | Supercharged 1.6-litre inline – 4 that makes 502 hp + 2 AC synchronous electric motors, each producing 195 hp |
| Power | Combined max power of 890 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque |
| Transmission | 7 – Speed automated manual |
| Performance | 0 to 60 mph – 3.0 seconds Standing 1/4 mile – 11.2 seconds Top Speed – 220 mph |
| Highlights | Back then, it was the most advanced Jaguar ever, with an emphasis on low emissions, lightweight construction and superlative performance. In May 2011, Jaguar announced a collaboration with Williams Advanced Engineering to turn the Jaguar C-X75 concept car into an environmentally focused, limited-edition production model. Five developmental prototypes were built with the production specifications. |
| Did you know? | The car was featured in Spectre, one of the James Bond movie franchises. |
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