Unlike the DB10, the C-X75 was originally developed as a
preview of a new hybrid supercar Jaguar was considering launching at one point.
Economic realities and tough competition from the established supercar
marques caused Jaguar to cancel the project, but the C-X75 and its sultry lines
never really went away.
A handful of the cars has been built for testing purposes
and more recently a new batch was built for filming work for Sceptre. If
you’re wondering why Williams is promoting a Jaguar, it’s because Williams
Advanced Engineering, the F1’s team technology offshoot, helped with the
development of the C-X75, namely its hybrid powertrain.
The original
concept made its debut at the 2010 Paris Auto Show and came
with an extended-range electric drivetrain where a pair of jet turbines served
as the range-extender. For the intended production model, the design team
looked at using aturbocharged
1.6-liter four-cylinder engine Williams had developed for F1
before the sport decided on the current V-6 format.
“It was a thrill to take the wheel of a real stunt car used
in a Bond movie,” Massa said after the drive. “Jaguar partnered with Williams
Advanced Engineering on the production of these stunning supercars, so it
was great to experience some of what my colleagues have developed outside of
F1.
source: http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1052538_felipe-massa-drives-bond-villains-jaguar-c-x75-supercar-video
by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
http:///boscheuropean.com
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