![]() In order to create a lightweight strong structure, the chassis was planned to be made of carbon-fibre, and the engine was to be mid-mounted for optimum weight distribution and to retain the concept's silhouette. The C-X75 was to be built without the micro-turbines, instead, the production version would use a downsized, forced induction petrol engine, with one electric motor at each axle. The model was scheduled to be built from 2013 until 2015, although it had not yet been decided where the production would take place. ![]() The decision was part of a £5 billion investment plan, announced by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) in March 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show, to launch 40 " significant new products" over the next five years. In May 2011 Jaguar unveiled plans to produce the C-X75 the company had planned to produce a maximum of 250 cars in partnership with Williams Advanced Engineering. Moreover, the C-X75 features an extruded and bonded, aerospace-inspired, aluminium chassis, saving weight and improving sustainability and performance. ![]() For example, the carbon-fibre rear diffuser that guides airflow from under the car creates down-force, and includes an active aerofoil that is lowered automatically as speed increases, creating over 200 kg (440 lb) of downforce at 321 km/h (199 mph). ![]() Jaguar also focused on the aerodynamics in order to improve performance. Jaguar estimated an average carbon emission of 28 g/km on European test cycle, however, the carbon emission is around 150g/km if the turbines are running. The 15 kWh lithium ion battery pack weighs 185 kg (408 lb). Among other advantages, the micro turbines used in the C-X75 can be run on a range of fuels including diesel, biofuels, compressed natural gas and liquid petroleum gas. While running solely on battery power, the C-X75 has an all-electric range of 110 km (68 miles). The micro gas turbines from Bladon Jets generate enough electricity to extend the range of the car to 900 km (559 miles) while producing 28 grams of CO 2 per kilometre on the EU test cycle. Inherent in the drivetrain is the ability to independently drive each wheel across the full speed range, known as Torque Vectoring. It is powered by four 145 kW (194 hp) electric motors – one for each wheel – which have a total of 780 hp (582 kW) and a total torque output of 1,600 N⋅m (1,180 lbf⋅ft). In terms of performance, Jaguar envisioned a goal of their future sports car reaching 330 km/h (205 mph) and accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 2.9 seconds and 80 to 145 km/h (50 to 90 mph) in 2.3 seconds. The car was featured in the 2015 film Spectre, the twenty-fourth James Bond film in which seven cars were supplied to the film makers. Five developmental prototypes were produced in the production car specifications in 2013. In December 2012, the company announced the cancellation of production due to the Great Recession. The production version was expected to have an all-electric range of 50 km (31 miles). A maximum of 250 cars were planned to be built in partnership with Williams Advanced Engineering. In May 2011 Jaguar announced a limited production of the C-X75 from 2013 to 2015, with a compact, forced induction petrol engine combined with electric motors instead of the micro gas turbines in the concept car. It was described as a design study that would influence future design and technology. The batteries driving these motors are recharged using two diesel-fed micro gas turbines instead of a conventional four-stroke engine. The powertrain of the C-X75 concept is rated at 778 hp (789 PS 580 kW) through four YASA electric motors, each of which drives one of the four wheels. The Jaguar C-X75 is a hybrid-electric, 2-seat, concept car produced by British automobile manufacturer Jaguar Cars in partnership with the derivative of the Formula One team, Williams Advanced Engineering, which debuted at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. Developmental prototypes: 60 km (37 miles).
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