Jaguar C-X16 edges closer to production

The C-X16 Concept was first showcased at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, finished in Gunmetal Grey, but with the unveiling of the Neutron White-coloured C-X16 Production Concept at the Los Angeles Motor Show, the aluminium-bodied car is now one step closer to production.

Jaguar's Global Brand Director, Adrian Hallmark said that the C-X16 represents the best of Jaguar and that it brought the car to the U.S. to gauge reaction. "It's fast, it's beautiful, and it also highlights our commitment to the development of sustainable powertrain technologies," said Hallmark, who added, "As it's an indication of how a Jaguar sports car may look in the future, we're eager to gauge the reaction to the C-X16 here in the important North American market, and the Los Angeles Auto Show provides us with the perfect platform to do so."

In concept form, the C-X16 features a prototype hybrid powertrain comprising a supercharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine with 380bhp and 450Nm of torque, linked to an electric motor producing an additional 95bhp and 235Nm of torque. Power is transferred to the rear wheels via an eight-speed transmission with the lightweight coupe accelerating from 0-100km/h in 4.4 seconds before reaching a top speed of 299km/h.