British automaker Jaguar has a plan to bring a supercar to the market, a $1 million hybrid that it says will go on sale beginning in late 2013. Code-named C-X75, just 200 copies of the car will be built from 2013-2015, a vehicle that features a carbon-fiber body to provide a lightweight, yet strong structure reports Automotive News.
Hybrid Supercar
The Jaguar supercar will be a hybrid, utilizing an internal combustion gas engine mated with a pair of electric motors. Jaguar says that the car will have the capability of rocketing from 0 to 60 mph in about 3 seconds and have a top speed of 200 mph. Of course, top speed cannot be legally achieved although on a race course owners will be able to test the hot Jag's limits.
Jaguar insists that the C-X75 moniker will be utilized, but it seems likely that another name will be added to identify the vehicle. The automaker says that it will hire engineers and workers to handle production which is expected to be accomplished at its factory in the U.K.
Paris Motor Show
Rumors of a Jag supercar have been floated in recent years and hit a fevered pitch at the 2010 Paris Motor Show as a concept of the car was offered for media and consumer consumption. Like all automakers, Jaguar used the Paris show and subsequent venues to gauge customer reaction to the supercar. Those customers aren't likely to represent the typical C-X75 buyer who will most likely be the same people who shop Koenigsegg, Ferrari, Bugatti and other exotic car makers. Likely, these will be people who are attracted to collectibles and will be interested in what Jag has to offer in its soon to become a reality halo car.
Not everyone is convinced that the Jag supercar will bolster the image of the British automaker which was purchased by Tata Motors from the Ford Motor Company in 2009. Jaguar has been struggling to find a footing in the competitive European luxury market that is dominated by Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi.
Jaguar Global Relevance
The company needs a smaller model to compete against the likes of the Mercedes C-Class and BMW 3 Series, and broaden its appeal to the American car buying consumer. Bringing the C-X75 to the market might present a distraction to Jaguar as it seeks broaden its customer base and remain relevant against stiff competition worldwide.
Hybrid Supercar
The Jaguar supercar will be a hybrid, utilizing an internal combustion gas engine mated with a pair of electric motors. Jaguar says that the car will have the capability of rocketing from 0 to 60 mph in about 3 seconds and have a top speed of 200 mph. Of course, top speed cannot be legally achieved although on a race course owners will be able to test the hot Jag's limits.
Jaguar insists that the C-X75 moniker will be utilized, but it seems likely that another name will be added to identify the vehicle. The automaker says that it will hire engineers and workers to handle production which is expected to be accomplished at its factory in the U.K.
Paris Motor Show
Rumors of a Jag supercar have been floated in recent years and hit a fevered pitch at the 2010 Paris Motor Show as a concept of the car was offered for media and consumer consumption. Like all automakers, Jaguar used the Paris show and subsequent venues to gauge customer reaction to the supercar. Those customers aren't likely to represent the typical C-X75 buyer who will most likely be the same people who shop Koenigsegg, Ferrari, Bugatti and other exotic car makers. Likely, these will be people who are attracted to collectibles and will be interested in what Jag has to offer in its soon to become a reality halo car.
Not everyone is convinced that the Jag supercar will bolster the image of the British automaker which was purchased by Tata Motors from the Ford Motor Company in 2009. Jaguar has been struggling to find a footing in the competitive European luxury market that is dominated by Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi.
Jaguar Global Relevance
The company needs a smaller model to compete against the likes of the Mercedes C-Class and BMW 3 Series, and broaden its appeal to the American car buying consumer. Bringing the C-X75 to the market might present a distraction to Jaguar as it seeks broaden its customer base and remain relevant against stiff competition worldwide.
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