Jaguar C-X75 Concept

 Insiders revealed that Jaguar is planning feasibility studies for the 780hp mid-engine C-X75. There aren’t many details available on this supercar but AutoWeek states that two production levels are in consideration. Jaguar is trying to determine whether to produce as many as 2,000 cars a year or up to 1,000 cars a year. These levels have to be studied independently since the demands are different for each.

The higher number requires more automation and higher tooling costs while the lower number needs more hand assembly and lower tooling costs. It will take between five years and seven years to build a production version that’s identical to the gas-turbine powered C-X75.

Jaguar has yet to test the Bladon Jets micro gas turbines at the heart of the hybrid-electric powertrain. Tony Harper, Jag's head of advanced powertrain, said that it takes two to three years to apply the gas-turbine technology and that it will take three to four years more to integrate it into a vehicle. India's Tata Motors acquired Jaguar along with Land Rover from Ford Motor Co. in 2008.

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