C-X75 (United Kingdom, 2010)

The C-X75 is a concept car unveiled by Jaguar at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. Launched as a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the brand it incorporates past, present and future of Jaguar's design and technology ideology.

Jaguar’s vision for the future of super cars, reaches up to 330 km/h (205mph), accelerates from 0-100km/h (62mph) in 3.4 seconds and from 80-145km/h (50-90mph) in just 2.3 seconds. It is powered by four 145kW (195bhp) electric motors – one for each wheel - which produce 780bhp and a total torque output of 1600Nm (1180lb ft). Inherent in the drivetrain is the ability to independently vector torque to each wheel across the full speed range.

Two micro gas-turbines, developed in partnership with Bladon Jets, spin at 80,000 rpm and generate enough electricity to extend the range of the car to 560 miles while producing just 28 grams of CO2 per kilometre from the car’s plug-in charge capability. The lightweight micro gas-turbines are al...