Jaguar C-X16 Concept car - Hybrid concept car

Beautiful, fast & 40 MPG!

No release date as yet, but the Jaguar C-X16 Concept has been recognised by the readers of What Car? as the vehicle they would most like to see launched in 2012, unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2011, this stunning new coupe has a host of exciting features. 

The C-X16 Concept features a lightweight aluminium chassis structure, which is lighter than the steel alternative and immensely strong,  while its hybrid drivetrain allows it to accelerate to 62mph from rest in just 4.4 seconds! Re-generative braking, stop-start technology and a 92HP electric motor built into the 8-speed gearbox all help in returning combined economy of 41mpg. 

The electric-hybrid system enables the C-X16 to travel for 50 miles on electric power only and similar to KERS on modern F1 cars the Jaguar features a push-to-pass system, which will combine the power of it's 375BHP supercharged 3.0l V6 with the electric motor to give an instant surge of torgue for rapid acceleration. Top speed is estimated to be around 186MPH

Price is rumoured to be around the £55,000 - £75,000 mark