One of the most exciting concept cars from last years car show circuit was the gorgeous Jaguar C x75 Twin Turbine Hybrid. This article from Car and Driver magazine highlights some of the modifications that will be required to bring it to market. The most disappointing will be that the twin turbine piece will be dropped on their initial entry, but Jaguar executives promise they are dedicated to the technology and that it will be reintroduced as soon as they perfect the production version.
One of the things most desirable about the concept was the myriad of propulsion options available. The turbines are actually able to run on many different types of fuel and can be used to power the wheels or boost the charging and electric motors that will be positioned at each of the four drive wheels. It is exciting to watch new technology come on line... it is more exciting to see it wrapped in such a luxurious package.
The one down side may be this quote from Carl-Peter Forster, the CEO of Jaguar parent Tata Motors. "Figure on a seven-figure window sticker when the car arrives here". However, if it were within reach of everyone it wouldn't be so special would it. Sometimes it is good to still have stretch dreams like this one...
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