Jaguar's website has lots of really interesting info on the incredible C-X16 hybrid concept car. Be sure to watch the video.

See this link: Jaguar USA - Jaguar C-X16

 

I spoke with a Jaguar dealer in Toronto and learned the C-X16 will be displayed at the Toronto Auto Show later this month and that it's expected to be in production and for sale late fall this year. He expected details and pricing to be announced before the show. He thought it was going to be turbo-charged, and around 260 hp which is different from other details I had seen previously. Anyone have any more recent info, and anyone else considering purchasing one?

Bruce

 

I am guessing the super charged version would be the next model up. Think, "XER"

Man, I truly love my XK, but that concept sure is sweet....

 

I love my XK as well but this is just drop dead sexy! I have not been this excited about a new vehicle launch in a long time.

 

I almost never go to the auto shows but I'm counting the days now. A friend put down a deposit last week on the NSX that won't be available for 3 years, the Lexus LF-LE looks cool also...but neither grab me like the C-X16. It is just stunning from every angle.

Bruce

 

While I couldn't make it to the show as planned, a friend was very impressed with it and took these photos... http://s49.photobucket.com/albums/f2...%20Feb%202012/
The dealer told me the decison to build or not is expected to be made mid-March, so we shall see!

Bruce

 

I had heard it would be turbocharged as well. If so, the horsepower would likely be in the 350-400hp range since the N/A 3.0 V6 puts out 240 hp. At least that's what is in my S-Type. We'll have to see what the actual production version looks like.

 

This is the kind of Jaaag I have been waiting (and saving) for.

My one big concern is that the design will get watered down. I don't think it can afford to be. To me, this is production ready exterior-wise. Interior, I can understand that they'll have to simplify it.

I'll never forget my disappointment when I saw the production XF compared to the CX-F. At least that has now been remedied with the '12 model though.

 

I was told today by Jaguar sales manager that it was being first produced as a convertible, with coupe to follow.

Bruce

 

Noooooo! I'm too young to drive a convertible.

 

I was 20 and single when I bought my XKE convertible and it was an awesome car for a young guy. Ladies loved it, guys envied it, and the first girl I took out for a ride in it I ended up marrying. 35 years later when deciding between coupe or convertible XKR she didn't even have to think about it...get the convertible!

Bruce

 

Haha. Good story. Tempting but still, where I live in the north, you never see young people driving convertibles. Not that I wouldn't want to be a trailblazer but I just prefer coupes!

 

Well you're in luck since the coupe is such a stunner...hopefully the convertible will be as well. I'll probably wait to see both before deciding what I want to do.

Bruce

 

What a great looking car - really reminds me of the Maserati Gran Turismo.