The all new CX 16 - Coming Soon!
C-X16 moves the award-winning Jaguar design language on to the next level. The exterior design is startling in its simplicity, defined by three 'heartlines'; the front wing crease, the rear haunches that wrap into the tail and the sweeping roofline.
The aluminium bodywork is wrapped as closely to chassis as possible. By stretching the main feature lines back from the focal point formed by the grille and pushing the wheels as far into the corners as possible, the car has a taut, poised-for-action stance that is unmistakeably Jaguar.
The C-X16 also showcases newly established Jaguar styling signatures such as the subtly rounded trapezoidal grille. Inspired by the C-X75 concept car and recognisably related to the current XF and XJ, this is the focal point for the front end of the car, providing instant rear view mirror recognition.
INTERIOR
C-X16's dramatic interior is clearly centred around the driver, and underlines its 'One plus One' layout by deliberately creating as cocooned and cosseting a space as possible. The heart-stirring potential of the car is underlined by the choice of visceral Vermillion Red as the primary colour and trim theme throughout.
The interior design takes inspiration for elements of its layout from aeronautical ergonomics, such as the joystick-style gearlever and banks of toggle switches that also reference classic racing Jaguars. As a result of this thinking the dashboard has been shrink-wrapped around the driver to provide the best view forward, allowing the car to be placed with absolute precision in corners, aided by the sharp creases on top of the front wings.
C-X16 is powered by an experimental hybrid powertrain that combines a new all-alloy 3.0 Litre V6 Supercharged engine with a performance-boosting electric motor inspired by Formula One’s Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS).
This approach reduces fuel consumption, improves acceleration and lowers overall CO2 emissions, including allowing the C-X16 to drive as a zero-tailpipe emissions electric vehicle at speeds of up to 50mph on low throttle openings.
INTELLIGENT STOP/START
To further reduce emissions and improve fuel economy, C-X16 features the Intelligent Start/Stop system and eight-speed transmission recently launched to great acclaim in the new Jaguar XF 2.2D. The system can shut down the engine in just 300 milliseconds after the car has come to rest and utilises a Twin Solenoid Starter (TSS) that is capable of restarting it in the time it takes the driver’s foot to travel from the brake to the accelerator. This provides for faster recovery and seamless performance and is the first time such a system has been used with a supercharged engine.
ENERGY RECOVERY
C-X16 extends the Intelligent Stop/Start system’s functionality by linking it to a transmission integrated motor generator mounted as one unit with the gearbox. This draws power from a 1.6kWh lithium-ion battery pack mounted behind the seats.
As in the most demanding motorsport environment, C-X16 employs a Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS). The battery pack is predominantly charged through a rear axle electro-hydraulic brake energy regeneration system.
ALUMINIUM CONSTRUCTION
C-X16's bodyshell is constructed from aluminium using techniques derived from the aerospace industry. A unique combination of lightness, strength and torsional rigidity results in greater handling agility, faster acceleration, shorter braking distances and improved fuel economy in comparison to an equivalent steel-bodied car.
