Jaguar will collaborate with Williams F1 to produce vehicle
Jaguar's C-X75 concept which debuted at last year's Paris motor show is set to enter production. Jaguar, in partnership with Williams F1, plans to build just 250 C-X75 supercars, each with a price tag between £700,000 and £900,000.
Although Jaguar's original concept used jet turbines to produce its power, the road-going version will instead use a highly turbocharged petrol engine with two electric motors - one for the front wheels and one for the rear. Even though its electric drive and small petrol engine will produce less than 100g/km of CO2 ,making it the fastest tax-free and London Congestion Charge exempt car, estimated range in electric-only mode is a mere 30 miles.
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Despite the lack of jet propulsion, the Jaguar C-X75 will still go from 0-60mph in less than three seconds, 0-100mph in under six seconds and reach a top speed of around 200mph.
CEO of Tata Motors, Carl-Peter Forster, said: "This is the Jaguar of the future. The opportunity for innovation like this in the UK is part of the reason Tata Motors invested in Jaguar, and it's fantastic that products like the C-X75 can become reality."
Meanwhile Williams F1 will bring provide its engineering expertise for the carbon-fibre chassis, aerodynamics and hybrid powertrain. "Our new association with Jaguar Land Rover provides us with an exciting opportunity to work with one of the motoring world's most famous and iconic brands," said Sir Frank Williams, Chairman of Williams F1. "Williams has always considered itself an engineering company and so this project will allow us to combine our technical expertise to create something truly exceptional."
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