Jaguar C-X16

Unveiled as a concept at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Jaguar C-X16 was heralded as a dynamic sports car that heralded the future of Jaguar design and performance. While it never made it into production in its original form, the design and technology demonstrated by the C-X16 heavily influenced Jaguar's later models, particularly the F-Type.

The Jaguar C-X16 was unique in that it paired a traditional internal combustion engine with an electric motor in a hybrid system. The concept car was powered by a 3.0-liter supercharged V6 petrol engine that produced 375 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque. This engine was mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox.

What made the C-X16 particularly interesting was its "Push to Pass" system. An electric motor, powered by a 1.6kWh battery pack, was integrated into the gearbox and could add an additional 94 horsepower and 173 lb-ft of torque for short periods. The result was a car capable of 0-60 mph in just 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 186 mph, according to Jaguar. Read more