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    [Antevisão] Jaguar F-Type - roadster em 2013/ coupé em 2014 (concept inside)

    O renascer de um mito. O coupé estará à venda já no primeiro trimestre de 2014 enquanto a versão roadster chegará no fim desse ano.

    “A Jaguar agita o seu próprio passado. A vangloriada marca britânica veio com uma nova interpretação radical do XJ e os dias do X-type estão contados: em 2010, o novo XJ estará à venda, vindo completar uma gama de modelos intensos na marca. Como isso pretende que a marca seja mais desejável do que a BMW ou a Mercedes-Benz. Atrás dos holofotes está-se a trabalhar em diversos novos modelos. A mais elevada prioridade tem sido o XE: para a Jaguar denomina o carro de desportivo relativamente compacto que somente terá bloco V6 de injecção directa que se posicionará entre o SLK e o SL da Mercedes-Benz. A fonte da força (motor) a usar-se é relativamente compacto, mas o XE terá uma frente relativamente longa como o seu grande exemplo, o E-type. Não terá só o propósito de agradar à vista, mas também a potência atrás dos bancos da frente. Surgirá com uma versão roadster, mas depois seguir-se-á uma versão coupé.O uso intensivo do alumínio deve manter o peso dentro dos limites. O modelo de entrada poderá contar com a capacidade de 290cv, visto que para a variação turbocharged de 390cv surgir adiante. Com isso, o XE terá o mesmo volume de paixão que os modelos 911 da Porsche são capazes. Quem quiser um carro desportivo com motor V8 terá o XK, ou melhor ainda, o seu sucessor, que irá utilizar o mesmo quadro que o EX, mas com um tamanho maior.
    A Jaguar está a fazer todos os esforços para que o XE esteja no mercado em 2012. Este novo carro desportivo é importante não só para a imagem, mas os ingleses pretendem também um relativamente grande número de vendas: falando de 40.000 unidades por ano. Uma meta ambiciosa, mas pelo dinheiro de um BMW Série 5 você vai chegar a um Jaguar XF. E em breve, pelo dinheiro de um Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 você poderá ir buscar o Jaguar XE.”
    Fonte: autointernationaal;



    “A transferência da Jaguar para o novo proprietário no ano passado havia muitos desassossegado clientes, concessionários e analistas da indústria, preocupados com o que poderia advir daí. Mas a proprietária Tata Motors até agora tem provado o seu compromisso para com a marca Jaguar. As últimas palavras de Ratan Tata reafirma a visão que a Tata tem para a Jaguar, e parece ser muito atractiva.

    A actual recessão económica tem afectado duramente o globo em quase todos os sectores - indústria automóvel, em particular tem sentido isso de maneira difícil. A posição da Jaguar dentro da indústria é igualmente pobres - embora tenha um plano para sair por outro lado, e que inclui um enfoque sobre um novo roadster muitos pensam que vai ser chamado de XE.

    O XE é esperado para estar disponível em carraçaria os roadster e coupé e será orientado essencialmente para os modelos Porsches Boxster e o Cayman, embora vários modelos Lotus também estejam na mira do XE.

    Segundo os últimos relatórios, a XE estará disponível em 2013 e estará em algum lugar entre o preço actual do Porsche Cayman e 911. Será construído sobre uma nova plataforma de alumínio que acabará por constituir a base da próxima geração XK, XF e até mesmo através do XJ 2015 e para além desta. Vai ser declaradamente uma matriz comum de alumínio, com a unidade do motor à frente enviando a força motriz para as rodas traseiras.

    Quanto ao propulsor do XE, esperamos que nas versões disponíveis seja usado um V6 a gasolina naturalmente, aspirado, e sobrealimentado. A potência na gama deverá ir de cerca de 275 cavalos no modelo básico e correr direito até 350 cavalos de força. Relatórios anteriores sugeriram que uma variante híbrida pode até ser lançada embora as hipóteses para este modelo serem poucas.”

    Fonte: carmagazine

    “É o carro desportivo que todos os fãs da Jaguar têm desesperado para ver! Este é o novo rival para a Porsche Boxster do “grande felino” - um compacto conversível de dois lugares, que promete desempenho e estilo a um preço acessível.
    Evocando lembranças do lendário C-Type, que irá liderar uma nova onda de automobilistas focados nas máquinas, levando a empresa por desconhecidos - mas com muito potencial - territórios. O mercado desportivo compacto é enorme e, assim como o Boxster, inclui como rivais o Audi TT, BMW Z4, Nissan 370Z, Mercedes SLK: Jaguar precisa de uma fatia da acção.
    Baseando-se em seguir fortemente a gama XK, o novato terá características marcantes e um estilo de chassis virado para tracção traseira. Com um preço estimado abaixo das 40.000 libras, será uma verdadeira receita para o sucesso.
    Ratan Tata, o chefe do gigante indiano Tata Motors, proprietária da Jaguar, Land Rover, não tem feito segredo do seu desejo para a Jaguar ampliar a sua linha de carros desportivos - e isso pode ser fundamental para assegurar o futuro da empresa. Graças a informações privilegiadas, podemos-lhe dar a melhor visão ainda de como poderá ser a aparência da máquina.
    É claro que o novo modelo evolui sugestões do XF, como a grelha em negrito, os faróis de LED aguçados e capota eléctrica, tornando-o mais agressivo e desportivo. Uma acentuada inclinação do pára-brisas e traseira musculada são mais destaques. O look é completado por um “pert” traseiro com ópticas traseiras afiladas, um friso cromado estilo XF e saídas de escape cromados integradas. Em suma, o veículo tem a forma tradicional do roadster britânico e torna-o completamente moderno.
    Como com o XK, o novo carro desportivo iria usar um monobloco em alumínio com painéis estruturados para maximizar a economia de peso e rigidez estrutural. Um dois lugares, teria a característica de um tecto de lona dobrável operado electricamente, para ser arrumada atrás das cabeças dos ocupantes.
    Debaixo do capot, haverá uma ampla gama de motores de todas as utilizadas a partir do XF, com de nível de entrada de 3.0 diesel de 240cv versão V6 e um porta-estandarte de 380cv 5.0 V8. Há também espaço para oferecer mais do XF o 3 litros biturbo diesel, que se orgulha de 275cv. Todos os modelos estarão equipados com a excelente caixa automática Jaguar de seis velocidades, completada com patilhas no volante.
    Com um chassis leve, até mesmo o 3 litros V6 de nível de entrada será muito rápido, ostentando a 0-100 em cerca de sete segundos. A versão 5 litros V8 poderia reduzir dois segundos de sprint e aceleração, a 250 km/h.
    Como o XF tem mostrado, engenheiros talentosos da “Jag” podem produzir uma berlina de apontamentos de um carro desportivo, mas oferece uma boleia “cosseting”. Então, fazer um mais puro roadster agradável de conduzir deve ser uma tarefa que irão apreciar. Mas, enquanto o carro irá ser ágil, dinâmico e desportivo de conduzir, ele também promete ser extremamente confortável.
    Claro, a empresa não está isenta de problemas: a Tata, está actualmente a tentar obter apoio financeiro do Governo do Reino Unido. E isso significa que o novo XJ berlina mais o próximo XF Estate (carrinha), bem como uma versão conversível deste carro serão as suas prioridades por agora.
    Este rival do Boxster, juntamente com um substituto para o lendário E-Type e um supercarro de estilo Audi R8, estão na prancheta, no entanto, chegarão em 2012, no mínimo.”


    Ler mais: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/236290/jaguars_new_ctype_on_the_prowl.html#ixzz0P0GeDvf5


    Fonte: Autoexpress


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    Editado pela última vez por BLADERUNNER; 23 June 2011, 10:26.

    #2
    Oxalá saia mais bonito

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      #3
      espero que seja mais como o vermelho do que o cinzento

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        #4
        Originalmente Colocado por sarapatanas Ver Post
        espero que seja mais como o vermelho do que o cinzento
        Eu preferia ao contrário

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          #5
          Originalmente Colocado por DiogoSilva Ver Post
          Eu preferia ao contrário
          Me too

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            #6
            Acho que qualquer um está brutalissimo, mas a escolher queria a frente do vermelho e a traseira do cinzento

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              #7
              Assim que olhei pa primeira foto os farois lembraram-me logo os do opel speedster.

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                #8
                Mas afinal, para além do XK, quantos mais coupés é que a Jaguar pretende ter na sua gama (E-Type, XJ Coupé, XE...)?

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                  Originalmente Colocado por Techenico Ver Post
                  Assim que olhei pa primeira foto os farois lembraram-me logo os do opel speedster.
                  x2

                  Eu desses dois designs prefiro claramente o vermelho.

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                    #10
                    Parece que o carro nao passou bem a noite.. tem olheiras o bixo!!

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                      #11
                      Eu até gosto, finalmente a Jaguar se libertou daquelas linhas conservadoras!

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                        #12
                        Finalmente a Jaguar acordou.

                        Qualquer um dos dois.

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                          #13
                          Sinceramente na minha opinião o vermelho é o que està mais engraçado.
                          Na primeira foto acho que aqueles farois não encaixam com o resto do carro, mas isto é a minha opinião.

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                            A famous Big Cat is about to roar into view again. This silver dream machine is the all-new C-Type – and it’s set to turn the spotlight on Jaguar.

                            We previously revealed the Coventry firm’s plans for an exciting new roadster. Now, Auto Express has learned Jaguar is planning to take the stunning sports car further upmarket.

                            Sitting below the XK, the C-Type line-up will cost between £45,000-£50,000, targeting top-end performance cars such as Audi’s TT RS, the Mercedes SLK 55 AMG and Porsche’s Cayman with a blend of pace, luxury and practicality.

                            Following the radical but well received XF and XJ, the newcomer is another exciting departure for the brand. It is likely to be available as a fixed-head coupé or, as shown by our illustrations, a roadster.

                            As you can see from our images, the C-Type will be a forward-looking design with an XJ-style grille and distinctive headlight arrangement.

                            With a lots of chrome mesh, sporty air intakes and a bold bonnet bulge, it has plenty of road presence. That continues in the sculpted edges along the flanks, vast chrome alloys and pert but muscular tail complete with twin exhaust pipes. An electrically operated folding canvas roof, to be stowed behind the occupants’ heads, completes the look.

                            The C-Type will be also be practical. Similar in size to Audi’s A5, it will have a useful boot and while our images show only two seats, the finished article is likely to have four.

                            As with the XK, the new C-Type’s chassis will be an aluminium monocoque with extruded body panels, an arrangement that is lightweight but highly strong and stiff, benefitting handling response and also refinement.

                            Power will come from Jaguar’s latest 5.0-litre V8, producing 380bhp. There’s also the possibility of a twin-turbo diesel and even an R version powered by the company’s supercharged 500bhp V8.

                            All models will get Jaguar’s super-slick six-speed automatic transmission, complete with paddle shifters. Expect the C-Type to arrive in concept form in 2011, with the production version following a year later.


                            autoexpress

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                              #15
                              Serão dados a conhecer os novos blocos de 6 cilindros debitando de 275 a 350cv e uma mecânica híbrida.
                              With recent news of several new models joining a the Jaguar lineup, CEO Carl-Peter Forster has shed some new light on the company’s expansion plans – with a little creative interpretation from the folks at AutoExpress. According to a new report, the F-Type will take Jaguar down-market in the sports car segment, competing with the Porsche Boxster. Priced significantly lower than the current XK line, Jaguar could increase sports car sales considerably. The project is already part-way started with Forster admitting that designer Ian Callum has already begun the clay modeling stage.
                              [Source: AutoExpress]


                              Jaguar plans to launch an upmarket 3-series saloon rival and a radical, sporty 4x4 crossover by the middle of this decade.
                              The two new £40k models, being planned under project codename X760, will join with the new XE sports car to help lift Jaguar’s sales volume closer to 100,000 units per year, the company’s medium-term strategic goal. (...)
                              That’s largely thanks to its new aluminium monocoque, known internally as the RD7 platform.
                              RD7 is the next-generation pressed-alloy, riveted monocoque platform, freshly engineered for the next Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, and also known as the Premium Lightweight Architecture (PLA). (...)
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                                  #17
                                  http://image.automobilemag.com/f/250...rters_view.jpg

                                  Parece o SLS

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                                    #18
                                    Ao que parece será apresentado em 2013 e aqui surge a 1ª mula de testes baseada no XK com o corpo mais encurtado visível p. ex. nas portas e no posicionamento das rodas mais para o interior nas cavas das rodas, comprovando que este modelo será mais pequeno que o seu irmão mais velho.



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                                      #19
                                      Aqui vêem-se alguns pormenores.


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                                          #21

                                          Novo Jaguar desportivo para rivalizar com o Boxster
                                          A Jaguarestá pronta parafinalmente revelar o seu novocarro esportivo, 36anos depois dedeixar oíconeE-typepara a história.DenominadodeXE, orival parao Porsche Boxster de 45.000€ "vai explodir a léguas com o restoda indústria", de acordo comuma fontedentro da empresa.
                                          Embora o novo carro não deva estar à venda antes do fim de 2012, insiders sugerem que a Jaguar vai apresentar um concept no Salão de Frankfurt em Setembro, e ao fazê-lo relegar o lançamento do mais recente 911 e mais amplamente da indústria automóvel alemã para 2º plano no seu próprio território.


                                          A Autocar entende que o estilo do XE segue a filosofia da empresa de " expressar leveza ".Este é um princípio do novo estilo Jaguar que deve resultar na forma de futuros modelos "reflectindo visualmente" o fato de que eles são feitos inteiramente de alumínio.

                                          Insiders assumem que o XE foi concebido no espírito do E-type, e não como uma tentativa de recriar o original. No entanto, algumas das sugestões do estilo E-type irão inevitavelmente aparecer no XE, particularmente aqueles do modelo raro e leve de 1963.

                                          O XE é baseado na próxima geração de plataformas roadster da Jaguar todas em alumínio.
                                          A versão de produção será 4,3 metros de comprimento - 450 milímetros menor do que seu irmão XK que conhecerá uma nova geração em 2014. No entanto, será quase tão largo quanto o seu irmão maior. Isso é por causa do grande túnel de transmissão exigida pelo esquema de tracção traseira e o espaço mínimo necessário para atender às normas de impacto lateral.

                                          A maior parte da redução comprimento do XE teve lugar na estrutura do chassi - no espaço atrás dos bancos dianteiros e à frente das rodas traseiras.
                                          Ironicamente, como a nossa primeira imagem colhida da mula mostra claramente, as proporções resultantes de curta traseira, capô longo são um claro reflexo do original E-type.

                                          Hoje o XK cabrio pesa 1700 kg na sua versão mais leve.
                                          A próxima geração da plataforma desportiva da Jaguar será mais leve, embora ainda deva usar uma combinação de pressionadas e rebitadas placas de alumínio, apoiadas por extrusões de alumínio de grande porte. As extrusões sustentam a secção central do carro para dar rigidez para a versão cabrio. O resultado é que o XE deve pesar pouco mais de 1.500 kg, cerca de 50 kg mais de que o Boxster de hoje.

                                          Enquanto a versão concept do XE será um roadster, ainda não está claro se a Jaguar também vai investir num coupé.O Porsche Cayman, que é uma versão hard-top do Boxster, não tem sido um sucesso de vendas, apesar de ser um dos carros da Porsche com maior prazer de condução.

                                          O XE, que será construído ao lado do próximo XK em Castle Bromwich, deve usar os motores a gasolina V6 em formas de aspiração normal e turbo.Uma unidade turbo a gasolina de quatro cilindros também está a ser considerada.Combinado com a construção em alumínio do XE, uma caixa de velocidades automática de oito velocidades e tecnologia stop-start, este motor disponibilizar uma notável economia e valores de CO2 para um carro em sua classe.

                                          O V8 deve ser reservado para uma extrema performance do modelo topo de gama, que deverá ser lançado logo após o lançamento XE inicial.Se haverá uma opção a diesel, isso ainda não é claro.

                                          O maior ponto de interrogação é sobre o nome a chamar ao XE, que em si será parte de uma estratégia de nomeação revista para futuros carros da Jaguar.
                                          Actualmente há relutância de alguns dentro da empresa para dar o badging XE ao E-type por causa das associações com o original.
                                          Fonte: Autocar
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                                            E mais outro vídeo:
                                            Vídeo espía: Jaguar XE

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                                              #23
                                              Aí está o 1º sketch do concept C-X16 saído das mãos de Ian Callum que será apresentado em Frankfurt e que dará origem ao XE.


                                              No diga XE, diga C-X16. Jaguar acaba de lanzar la primera imagen del pequeño coupé que tiene listo para robar nuestras cámaras en el Salón de Frankfurt, y finalmente no será un coche de producción, sino conceptual. Aunque a juzgar por el boceto de la nueva creación de Ian Callum, cualquiera podría pensar lo contrario.

                                              El hermano pequeño del XK lleva acaparando la atención de los mentideros desde hace años, pero poco se sabe a ciencia cierta de él. Solo muy recientemente comenzaron a rodar las mulas de pruebas, que ya estiran las pruebas como calentamiento antes de su combate con el BMW Z4, así que deberemos esperar al mes que viene para conocer todos sus detalles técnicos.

                                              La última vez que se habló de mecánicas se hablaba de un cuatro cilindros sobrealimentado para el modelo más pequeño, pero ha pasado tanto tiempo desde entonces que será mejor si nos centramos en examinar el dibujo. Sólo podemos asegurar que es un Jaguar, de eso no cabe duda.

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                                                  Como estes tipos da Jaguar deixam-nos aqui a penar à espera da chegada da sequela do lendário E-Type sob a forma de concept e nomeado de "XE", eis que um artista gráfico turco deu-se ao trabalho de nos entreter enquanto não começa o espetáculo principal. E que entretenimento!!!
                                                  Rendered Imagination: Jaguar E-X50

                                                  The Jaguar XKR is a sultry beast, but no one is going around calling the low-slung sports car in icon of the industry. That tag is still reserved for the similarly slinky E-Type. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the vehicle, and over the past half-century, its long nose and rounded hips have grown to become unmistakable. Could Jaguar release a direct successor to its legendary racer? One Turkish designer certainly thinks so. Using the dimensions of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG as a guidepost, Emre Husmen set about imagining what a modern E-Type would look like.

                                                  The result is a vehicle with the same basic proportions as the original, though with a thoroughly modern twist. Look closely and it's easy to see the lines of the original E-Type snugged amongst the more modern body. Though we're fans of the design's profile and rear, there's something about the nose that simply lacks the simplicity of the original. Hey, everyone's a critic. Thanks for the tip, Emre!

                                                  Rendered Imagination: Jaguar E-X50










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                                                    Originalmente Colocado por BLADERUNNER Ver Post
                                                    Como estes tipos da Jaguar deixam-nos aqui a penar à espera da chegada da sequela do lendário E-Type sob a forma de concept e nomeado de "XE", eis que um artista gráfico turco deu-se ao trabalho de nos entreter enquanto não começa o espetáculo principal. E que entretenimento!!!










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                                                    seria revolucionário de saísse assim , mas não sei atyé que ponto conseguiriam vender :s

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                                                      Jaguar C-X16 Concept






                                                      Just the Facts:
                                                      Jaguar's latest green performance concept aspires to be a "sustainable sports car of the future."
                                                      The C-X16 features a 375-horsepower supercharged 3.0-liter V6, with a KERS-linked, high-performance electric motor that boosts output by up to 94 hp in short bursts.
                                                      The car accelerates from zero to 60 in less than 4.4 seconds, with a top speed of 186 mph.


                                                      GAYDON, England — The same "redefining performance" theme that drove last year's sensational C-X75 concept also underpins Jaguar's latest endeavor, the striking C-X16 hybrid coupe, which looks as if it could easily segue into the showroom with few alterations.

                                                      Inspired by the C-X75, the new Jaguar two-seater, which debuts at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, showcases a different spin on hybrid technology, in this instance paired with a Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) adapted from Formula 1.

                                                      Where the C-X75 is an all-wheel-drive turbine-electric supercar expected to sell for $1.15 million, the C-X16 is a bit more down to earth. It starts with a front-mounted supercharged 3.0-liter V6 — a new direct-injection prototype unit based on Jaguar's familiar AJ-V8 — developing 375 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque, driving the rear wheels through a ZF eight-speed automatic gearbox.

                                                      Then things get a bit fancy. Jaguar engineers have integrated an electric motor with the transmission, along with a KERS-type system that constantly replenishes the lithium-ion battery pack through brake regeneration and provides short bursts of additional power — up to 94 hp and 173 lb-ft of torque — at the touch of a button on the steering wheel.

                                                      Performance is remarkable, with 0-60 acceleration achieved in less than 4.4 seconds and top speed electronically limited to 186 mph.

                                                      The swoopy Ian Callum-designed aluminum-bodied coupe is finished in gunmetal, its lines reflecting what Jaguar describes as the "next evolution" in the brand's design language. The C-X16 boasts a signature trapezoidal grille, similar to the one on the C-X75, as well as such defining elements as a clamshell hood, carbon-fiber front splitter and side sills, plus flush door handles that pop up when touched. The car rides on 21-inch wheels and tires.

                                                      The "1+1" cockpit of the C-X16 is equally eye-catching — finished in Vermillion Red and trimmed in leather, Alcantara, anodized aluminum, piano black, dark chrome and carbon fiber.

                                                      Among the cutting-edge technologies in the cabin are multimodal rotary dials that incorporate miniature OLED screens, which reconfigure to reflect different functions. The car also features full smartphone integration, with a central touchscreen that reconfigures to mimic the screen of a connected device.

                                                      Adrian Hallmark, Jaguar's global brand director, said: "The C-X16 is our compelling vision for a 21st-century Jaguar sports car. It embodies the established Jaguar strengths of sensual design, animal-like agility and inspirational performance and combines these with attributes that set us on a course to create sustainable sports cars of the future."

                                                      Inside Line says: The automaker describes the C-X16 as "a bold statement of Jaguar's future design and technological intent." Once again, we're impressed.

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                                                        Parece estar muito porreiro!

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                                                          2012 JAGUAR C-X16

                                                          At-A-Glance

                                                          • A concept ‘One plus One’ sports car that explores future performance hybrid options
                                                          • Seductive looks indicate the next evolution of Jaguar’s bold design direction
                                                          • Sensual shape is defined by three distinctive ‘heartlines’; front fender crease, rear haunches and sweeping roofline
                                                          • Driver-focused two-seater cabin trimmed in dramatic red leather
                                                          • Powered by an innovative supercharged 3.0-liter V6 producing 375HP (280kW) and 332 lb-ft of torque
                                                          • Specific power per liter is an impressive 125HP (93.3 kW)
                                                          • Experimental high-performance hybrid system boosts output by 94HP (70kW) and 173 lb-ft (235 Nm)
                                                          • Top speed of 186 mph, 0-62 mph in 4.4 seconds and roll-on 50-75 mph acceleration in 2.1 seconds
                                                          • Steering wheel-mounted ‘Push to Pass’ button controls the hybrid boost function
                                                          • Performance hybrid is inspired by the Limo-Green research project and C-X75 supercar concept
                                                          • Aluminum construction maximizes torsional rigidity for sharper responses
                                                          • Eight-speed ZF® automatic transmission
                                                          • Intelligent Start/Stop for improved fuel economy
                                                          • Switchgear incorporates OLED displays into dual-function rotary controls
                                                          • New generation Jaguar touch screen with short-cut keys
                                                          • Advanced Climate Control employs an Intelligent Venting System
                                                          • Composite seats stiffened with a carbon-fiber central spine

                                                          INTRODUCTION

                                                          “The C-X16 is our compelling vision for a 21st century Jaguar sports car. It embodies the established Jaguar strengths of sensual design, animal-like agility and inspirational performance and combines these with attributes that set us on a course to create sustainable sports cars of the future.”
                                                          - Adrian Hallmark, Global Brand Director, Jaguar Cars
                                                          The Jaguar C-X16 concept is a bold statement of Jaguar’s future design and technological intent.

                                                          The C-X16 takes the traditional front-engined, rear-wheel drive formula that Jaguar defined over the decades and reinvents it for the 21st Century in a performance-oriented hybrid drivetrain with 50:50 weight distribution.

                                                          The latest iteration of Jaguar’s ‘Redefining Performance’ ethos, the system is based around a prototype supercharged all-alloy V6 which produces 375HP (280kW) and 332lb-ft of torque from 3.0-liter V6. Supplementing this is an electric motor producing up to 94HP and 173lb–ft of torque, available to the driver at the push of a steering-wheel boost button.

                                                          Allied to an eight-speed gearbox and mounted in a lightweight aluminum chassis this allows the C-X16 to sprint to 62 mph (100 kmh) in 4.4 seconds.

                                                          The aluminum bodywork is wrapped as closely to these mechanicals as possible to distil the essence of Jaguar sports cars into the next evolution of an already award-winning design language. 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 unmistakably Jaguar.

                                                          The interior showcases important future technologies such as multimodal rotary controls that incorporate miniature OLED screens, which reconfigure to reflect the different functions that can be performed via the controls, all of which are designed for maximum compatibility between sports car needs and everyday usability.

                                                          An example of this is the full smartphone integration via the ‘Connect and View’ system by which the central TouchScreen reconfigures to mimic the screen of a connected device. The central screen also features a second-generation interface with fingertip touch supplemented by buttons that provide short cuts to top-level menu functions.

                                                          As expected from Jaguar, premium materials are used throughout, with the main touch surfaces composed of a combination of anodized aluminum, rich piano blacks, dark chrome, and carbon fiber that underline the car’s performance potential. The manually-adjustable bucket seats are made of lightweight composite materials with a central carbon-fiber spine for rigidity and support.

                                                          REDEFINING PERFORMANCE

                                                          “C-X16 draws inspiration from both our sporting qualities and our current leading-edge research into future powertrain technologies and consequently delivers an irresistible proposition on both emotional and rational levels.”
                                                          - Adrian Hallmark, Global Brand Director, Jaguar Cars

                                                          The 2010 Jaguar C-X75 supercar concept introduced a game-changing approach to performance cars with its range-extending hybrid powertrain. Now, the C-X16 represents a further avenue of research in Jaguar’s mission to develop sustainable powertrain technologies and bring them to production.

                                                          The Jaguar performance ethos has its roots in the company’s Advanced Aluminum Architecture program, which focuses on agility, power-to-weight and sustainability benefits. The Limo Green project, conducted in association with the UK’s Technology Strategy Board, combined this lightweight construction with a highly experimental hybrid powertrain that was further developed in the C-X75 supercar concept.

                                                          The next stage is represented here in C-X16 by real-world hybrid technologies that enhance the driving experience as well as the car’s environmental credentials.

                                                          HYBRID TRANSMISSION

                                                          The C-X16 signposts how the next generation of Jaguar sports cars will produce their power in an environmentally conscious manner. The concept is powered by an experimental hybrid powertrain that combines an all-alloy V6 engine with a performance-boosting electric motor with a "Push-to-Pass" feature inspired by the Formula 1 Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) system.

                                                          The purpose of this prototype hybrid-performance system is threefold: to supplement the V6 engine’s already prodigious power through an on-demand ‘Push to Pass’ system; to reduce fuel consumption; and to allow the C-X16 to perform as a zero-emissions electric vehicle at speeds of up to 50mph on low throttle openings.

                                                          Intelligent Start/Stop

                                                          The starting point is Jaguar’s eight-speed transmission with Intelligent Start/Stop, which recently launched to great acclaim in the XF sports sedan. The system can shut down the engine in just 300 milliseconds after the car has come to rest and utilizes a Twin Solenoid Starter 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.

                                                          Energy Recovery

                                                          The C-X16 extends the Start/Stop 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 for perfect weight distribution.

                                                          Originally developed for one of the most demanding motorsports environments, the Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) used by Jaguar has its inspiration in racing. The battery pack is predominantly charged through a rear axle electro-hydraulic brake energy regeneration system.

                                                          Performance on demand

                                                          A dashboard display graphic indicates when the additional boost provided by the electric motor can be deployed. When charged, a ‘Push to Pass’ boost button mounted on the steering wheel allows access to an additional 94HP and 173lb ft of torque for up to 10 seconds. Because of the lag-free nature of an electric motor, this power is instantaneously available. The battery is constantly and automatically recharged, the entire system overseen by a Hybrid Vehicle Supervisory Controller.

                                                          Both the battery pack and electric motor mounted in the C-X16 are liquid cooled; preventing performance loss from heat build-up during spirited use. Additionally, the advanced electronics draw chilled air from the climate-control system. The AC compressor is electric powered, rather than engine-driven, to reduce losses. The hybrid system is placed within the wheelbase of the car to optimize weight distribution and maximize agility by reducing the polar moment of inertia.

                                                          SUPERCHARGED V6

                                                          The front-mounted supercharged V6 engine develops 375HP (280kW) and 332lb-ft of torque from a capacity of 3.0-liters. A modular development of Jaguar AJ-V8, the all-new powerplant points the way to the next generation of highly efficient, powerful, gasoline fueled internal combustion engines.

                                                          The new V6 uses the same lightweight aluminum architecture as the eight-cylinder engine with a high-pressure, die-cast block with cross-bolted main bearing caps for increased strength and refinement. The dual-cam, four-valve cylinder heads are constructed with recycled aluminum to reduce the environmental impact of manufacturing.

                                                          Optimized for bore and stroke, the V6 also features a second-generation Direct Injection fueling system with a compression ratio of 10.5:1. An electronic bypass for the sixth-generation twin vortex Roots-type supercharger allows much more precise boost control to reduce fuel consumption.

                                                          Performance and Refinement

                                                          These advances in efficiency allow the V6 to produce a specific power output of 125HP per liter. Allied to the performance-boosting electric motor the result is astonishing – 0-62 mph (0-100kmh) in 4.4 seconds, a governed top speed of 186 mph and roll-on acceleration of just 2.1 seconds between 50 and 75 mph.

                                                          To ensure the powerplant delivers not only the power but also the refinement that Jaguar cars are famous for, the V6 features a patented system of independently rotating balancer weights at the front and rear of the engine. Anyone familiar with the smooth, powerful V8 will find that the V6 shares all its power delivery and refinement characteristics, with of course its own stirring soundtrack, while delivering improved economy and emissions meeting SULEV 30 and EU VI standards.


                                                          DESIGN

                                                          “This car has been designed from first principles. It is an evolution of the design ethos of past Jaguar cars and defines the agenda for a future of dramatic, innovative sports cars. Purity of line and intent is what Jaguar does best.”
                                                          - Ian Callum, Design Director, Jaguar Cars

                                                          If anything can be said to define Jaguar designs it is one word: drama. The C-X16 is no exception, taking the traditional two-seater sports car template and redefining it in the Jaguar idiom.

                                                          In its simplest form, sports car design is defined by the relationship between the mechanics and the bodywork. The aim at Jaguar has always been to wrap the form as tightly as possible around the function to create a taut, sculpted appearance that could only be that of a Jaguar. Finished in Gunmetal, there is no wasted space, movement or surface on the C-X16, every line serves its purpose in creating a whole that is more than the sum of its parts.

                                                          Purity of Line

                                                          The C-X16 moves the award-winning Jaguar design language on to the next level and is startling in its simplicity, defined as it is by three ‘heartlines’ the front fender crease, the rear haunches that wrap into the tail and the sweeping roofline.

                                                          “The stance of this car is everything. It is fundamentally a driving machine and that has driven every aspect of the design. We have pulled the three signature heartlines back as far as we can to create a dynamic tension. The car possesses a sense of latent power; the potential to leap instantly into action.”
                                                          - Ian Callum, Design Director, Jaguar Cars

                                                          The C-X16 also makes use of newly established Jaguar styling signatures such as the subtly rounded trapezoidal grille. Inspired by the C-X75 concept car and recognizably related to the current XF and XJ, this is the focal point for the front end of the car.

                                                          Muscular Definition

                                                          The muscular clamshell hood is defined at the outer edges by two sharp creases rising along the upper edges of the front fenders. These begin in the gill-like strakes dividing the air intakes flanking the grille before blending away into the shoulder line running along the doors. The importance of this front fender line is emphasized by the angular form of the headlights, which deliberately follow the rising fender to lead the eye up and along the contours of the car rather than cut across them. The horizontal front fender vents, like those on the hood, are finished in carbon-fiber.

                                                          The defining role of the front fender line is taken up by a further finely chiseled crease that forms a double curve, swelling outwards and upwards from the waist of the car to encompass the muscular haunches that are a Jaguar hallmark. This feature line then swoops, unbroken, round the rear of the car to create the tail, which mimics the appearance of the trailing edge of a swept aircraft wing.

                                                          The rear lights continue the theme set with the C-X75 by extending around the flanks of the car immediately below the tail crease to literally highlight the powerful width of the rear track and, like the grille, provide instant recognition that this is a Jaguar sports car.

                                                          Aerodynamic Simplicity

                                                          In order to retain the unblemished muscularity and uninterrupted airflow along the flanks of the car, the door handles are entirely flush with the bodywork. Touch sensors built into the handles trigger silent electric motors, which present the machined aluminum handles to driver and passenger.

                                                          The same desire for stunning simplicity has driven the aerodynamic element of the C-X16 sports car’s design with no unnecessary wings or spoilers. Down force is provided by a discreet front splitter, Venturi-effect tail design and side sills to channel air smoothly along the car’s flanks, all of which are finished in carbon fiber. The sharp crease created where the curve of the roof meets the tail also aids the aerodynamics by ensuring the air separates cleanly from the bodywork at high speed.

                                                          Even standing still, the sense of purpose and power inherent in the C-X16 is unmistakable thanks to a stance that optimizes the relationship between the bodywork and the 21-inch alloy wheels which have been pushed to the extremes edges of the car and finished with a carbon-fiber inlay.

                                                          INTERIOR

                                                          The singularity of purpose exhibited by the exterior styling of the C-X16 is reinforced the moment the door is opened, whereupon driver and passenger are greeted by a dramatic red interior trimmed in the finest materials; leather, Suedecloth, anodized machined aluminum, carbon-fiber and dark chrome.

                                                          Vermillion Red Interior

                                                          The car is clearly centered 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 C-X16 is underlined by the choice of visceral Vermillion Red as the primary color and trim theme throughout.

                                                          Aircraft-inspired Layout

                                                          The C-X16 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 Jaguar cars. 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 fenders.

                                                          The desire to keep the top of the dashboard as unadorned as possible led to the creation of an Intelligent Venting System. Governed by complex algorithms built in to the advanced climate control, this double vent – inspired by the intakes on the Typhoon fighter jet – deploys out of the dash to provide an intense blast of hot or cold air as needed to rapidly alter the cabin temperature and then discreetly retracts when the desired level is reached.

                                                          In the same way that the exterior door handles are concealed until activated, a desire for ergonomic clarity means aspects of the interior remain ‘secret until required’. Pushing the starter button initiates an aircraft-inspired starting sequence that powers up the hidden-until-lit displays in a cascade down the center console. What looks at first sight like a TFT screen in front of the driver is revealed to be an elegant twin-dial instrument panel, a hallmark of Jaguar sports cars, hidden behind a smoked glass panel.

                                                          Dual-function Switchgear

                                                          With Jaguar already a leader in touchscreen technology, the C-X16 features the next generation of the system, augmenting the central screen with two rows of ‘Home’ keys on either side that provide shortcuts to top-level menu functions. Further controls take their inspiration from devices such as smartphones and tablets and provide multimodal functionality.

                                                          The rotary heating controls are made from machined aluminum and anodized in dark gunmetal; traditional materials, but in the center of each is a miniature OLED display which reconfigures according to how the controls are used. Rotating the controls alters the temperature on respective sides of the car but pushing them changes their functionality; they now control the heating and cooling functions of the seats.

                                                          The switchgear is framed in carbon-fiber and features subtle ‘watch-like’ dark chrome highlights while the gearlever and dynamic mode selector switch are surrounded by red anodized aluminum to emphasize their purpose.

                                                          Connectivity

                                                          The center console armrest houses the Jaguar ‘Connect and View’ system. This system allows smartphones from a range of manufacturers to be plugged into the machined aluminum tray between the front seats, whereupon the central touch-screen reconfigures to reflect that device's display. The system will communicate with the majority of the smartphone’s functions, alerting the driver to appointments, providing navigation instructions, reading out emails and texts and, of course, making and receiving phone calls.

                                                          Carbon-fiber construction

                                                          Made from lightweight composite materials the close-fitting and supportive racing seats feature manual adjustments to further reduce weight. A central carbon-fiber spine runs up the center of each seatback to reinforce it.

                                                          The structural properties of carbon-fiber are further utilized in a bracing bar that flows back from the center console dividing the seats and then splits in two, before being bolted to the rear suspension turrets to provide additional rigidity. Further carbon-fiber is found in the center console, framed by the tailored passenger grab handle that flows organically from the dashboard to the transmission tunnel. The floor is finished in aluminum and black Poltrona Frau® leather that has been subtly hand quilted with a Hex pattern influenced by the historic Jaguar logo – this same motif is found stitched into the Suedecloth headlining.

                                                          Nestled discreetly behind the front seats are the lithium-ion battery pack and inverter that provide power to the hybrid drive system. Positioned here for optimum weight distribution, they are hidden under a cover machined from solid aluminum and designed with integral heat sinks.
                                                          Editado pela última vez por FredSimoes; 07 September 2011, 00:02.

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