Jaguar C-X75
Encyclopedia
Jaguar C-X75 is a plug-in hybrid, two-seat, concept car
from Jaguar which debuted at the 2010 Paris Motor Show
. The C-X75 produces 778 horsepower
through four electric motor
s, each of which drives one of the four wheels. The batteries driving these motors are recharged using two diesel-fed micro gas turbine
s instead of a conventional four-stroke engine. It is described as an ideas model that will influence future design and technology.
The C-X75 was named in honor of Jaguar’s 75th anniversary, the C stands for concept and the X for experimental.
In May 2011 Jaguar announced plans to build a limited production of the Jaguar C-X75, with a downsized, boosted petrol engine instead of the micro gas turbines in the concept,
from 2013 until 2015. The plug-in hybrid supercar will be priced at between - ( - million) depending on local market and taxes. A maximum of 250 cars will be built in partnership with Formula One
team Williams F1. The production version will have an all-electric range
of 50 km (31 mi).
The micro gas turbines from Bladon Jets
generate enough electricity to extend the range of the car to 900 km (559 mi) while producing 28 grams of per kilometre on the EU test cycle. While running solely on battery power, the C-X75 has an all-electric range
of 110 km (68 mi). Among other advantages, the micro turbines used in the C-X75 can be run on a range of fuels including diesel, biofuel
s, compressed natural gas
and liquid petroleum gas. The 15kWh lithium ion battery pack weighs 185 kilograms (407.9 lb). Jaguar estimates 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.
Jaguar also focused on the aerodynamics in order to improve performance. For example, the carbon-fibre rear diffuser, an element in guiding airflow under the car and creating downforce, includes an active aerofoil and is lowered automatically as speed increases. Moreover, the C-X75 features an extruded and bonded, aerospace-inspired, aluminium chassis, saving on weight and improving sustainability and performance.
team Williams F1. The move is part of a 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. The model will be built from 2013 until 2015, although it has not yet been decided where production will take place.
The C-X75 will be built without the diesel-powered micro-turbines, instead, the road version will use a downsized highly-boosted petrol engine with one electric motor at each axle. In order to create a lightweight strong structure, the chassis will be made of carbon-fibre, and the engine will be mounted low for optimum weight distribution and to retain the concept’s silhouette. The C-X75 production version is expected to deliver CO2 emissions of less than 99 g/km, a sub-three second 0-60 mph time, a top speed in excess of 200 miles per hour (89.4 m/s), and a reduced all-electric range
of 50 km (31 mi) as compared to the 110 km (68 mi) for the concept car.
Concept car
A concept vehicle or show vehicle is a car made to showcase new styling and or new technology. They are often shown at motor shows to gauge customer reaction to new and radical designs which may or may not have a chance of being produced....
from Jaguar which debuted at the 2010 Paris Motor Show
2010 Paris Motor Show
The 2010 Paris Motor Show took place from 2 October to 17 October 2010, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles.For 2010, the theme of the special exhibition was "The Incredible Collection 2: automobile manufacturers collections and museums."- Production cars :...
. The C-X75 produces 778 horsepower
Horsepower
Horsepower is the name of several units of measurement of power. The most common definitions equal between 735.5 and 750 watts.Horsepower was originally defined to compare the output of steam engines with the power of draft horses in continuous operation. The unit was widely adopted to measure the...
through four electric motor
Electric motor
An electric motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.Most electric motors operate through the interaction of magnetic fields and current-carrying conductors to generate force...
s, each of which drives one of the four wheels. The batteries driving these motors are recharged using two diesel-fed micro gas turbine
Gas turbine
A gas turbine, also called a combustion turbine, is a type of internal combustion engine. It has an upstream rotating compressor coupled to a downstream turbine, and a combustion chamber in-between....
s instead of a conventional four-stroke engine. It is described as an ideas model that will influence future design and technology.
The C-X75 was named in honor of Jaguar’s 75th anniversary, the C stands for concept and the X for experimental.
In May 2011 Jaguar announced plans to build a limited production of the Jaguar C-X75, with a downsized, boosted petrol engine instead of the micro gas turbines in the concept,
from 2013 until 2015. The plug-in hybrid supercar will be priced at between - ( - million) depending on local market and taxes. A maximum of 250 cars will be built in partnership with Formula One
Formula One
Formula One, also known as Formula 1 or F1 and referred to officially as the FIA Formula One World Championship, is the highest class of single seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile . The "formula" designation in the name refers to a set of rules with which...
team Williams F1. The production version will have an all-electric range
All-electric range
All-electric range is the driving range of a vehicle using only power from its electric battery pack to traverse a given driving cycle. In the case of a battery electric vehicle, it means the total range per charge. For a plug-in hybrid , it means the range of the vehicle in charge-depleting mode...
of 50 km (31 mi).
Engine and performance
In terms of performance, Jaguar envisions future super cars reaching 330 km/h (205 mph) and accelerating from 0 kilometre per hour in 3.4 seconds and 80 kilometre per hour in 2.3 seconds. It is powered by four 145 kW electric motors – one for each wheel - which produce 780 hp and a total torque output of 1600 N·m (1,180 ft·lbf). Inherent in the drivetrain is the ability to independently vector torque to each wheel across the full speed range. Each motor weighs 50 kilograms (110.2 lb).The micro gas turbines from Bladon Jets
Bladon Jets
Bladon Jets is a British engineering company that designs and manufactures micro gas turbine engines.The company was founded by twin brothers Chris and Paul Bladon....
generate enough electricity to extend the range of the car to 900 km (559 mi) while producing 28 grams of per kilometre on the EU test cycle. While running solely on battery power, the C-X75 has an all-electric range
All-electric range
All-electric range is the driving range of a vehicle using only power from its electric battery pack to traverse a given driving cycle. In the case of a battery electric vehicle, it means the total range per charge. For a plug-in hybrid , it means the range of the vehicle in charge-depleting mode...
of 110 km (68 mi). Among other advantages, the micro turbines used in the C-X75 can be run on a range of fuels including diesel, biofuel
Biofuel
Biofuel is a type of fuel whose energy is derived from biological carbon fixation. Biofuels include fuels derived from biomass conversion, as well as solid biomass, liquid fuels and various biogases...
s, compressed natural gas
Compressed natural gas
Compressed natural gas is a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline , diesel, or propane/LPG. Although its combustion does produce greenhouse gases, it is a more environmentally clean alternative to those fuels, and it is much safer than other fuels in the event of a spill...
and liquid petroleum gas. The 15kWh lithium ion battery pack weighs 185 kilograms (407.9 lb). Jaguar estimates 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.
Jaguar also focused on the aerodynamics in order to improve performance. For example, the carbon-fibre rear diffuser, an element in guiding airflow under the car and creating downforce, includes an active aerofoil and is lowered automatically as speed increases. Moreover, the C-X75 features an extruded and bonded, aerospace-inspired, aluminium chassis, saving on weight and improving sustainability and performance.
Production
In May 2011 Jaguar unveiled plans to build a petrol-electric plug-in hybrid supercar in the UK. The carmaker will build a maximum of 250 cars in partnership with Formula OneFormula One
Formula One, also known as Formula 1 or F1 and referred to officially as the FIA Formula One World Championship, is the highest class of single seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile . The "formula" designation in the name refers to a set of rules with which...
team Williams F1. The move is part of a 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. The model will be built from 2013 until 2015, although it has not yet been decided where production will take place.
The C-X75 will be built without the diesel-powered micro-turbines, instead, the road version will use a downsized highly-boosted petrol engine with one electric motor at each axle. In order to create a lightweight strong structure, the chassis will be made of carbon-fibre, and the engine will be mounted low for optimum weight distribution and to retain the concept’s silhouette. The C-X75 production version is expected to deliver CO2 emissions of less than 99 g/km, a sub-three second 0-60 mph time, a top speed in excess of 200 miles per hour (89.4 m/s), and a reduced all-electric range
All-electric range
All-electric range is the driving range of a vehicle using only power from its electric battery pack to traverse a given driving cycle. In the case of a battery electric vehicle, it means the total range per charge. For a plug-in hybrid , it means the range of the vehicle in charge-depleting mode...
of 50 km (31 mi) as compared to the 110 km (68 mi) for the concept car.