{"id":74762,"date":"2024-11-09T13:12:06","date_gmt":"2024-11-09T18:12:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/?p=74762"},"modified":"2024-11-09T13:12:06","modified_gmt":"2024-11-09T18:12:06","slug":"jaguar-c-x75-road-legal-v8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/jaguar-c-x75-road-legal-v8","title":{"rendered":"Focus on the Good: With Jaguar Now EV-Only, Callum Brings a V8-Powered C-X75 to Life"},"content":{"rendered":"

Once a Bond villain\u2019s dream machine, the Jaguar C-X75 now roars to life as a road-legal masterpiece thanks to an ex-design director.<\/p>\n

Ian Callum, former Jaguar design chief, has brought a rare Jaguar C-X75 back to life, this time as a road-ready, supercharged V8-powered supercar. For Callum, this project felt like a chance to finish what was started in 2010, when the C-X75 debuted as an ambitious concept car with a futuristic hybrid powertrain. The concept made waves with its innovative series hybrid system, including turbine engines to power electric motors, generating an impressive 778 horsepower. Jaguar<\/a> initially intended to make 250 of these models, partnering with Williams Advanced Engineering to create a more potent version with a hybrid V8. But, with an eye-watering price tag and a tough economy, the project was cut short.<\/p>\n

Jaguar’s vision for the C-X75 didn\u2019t entirely disappear. The car got its place in the spotlight in the 2015 James Bond<\/a> movie Spectre as the ride of choice for villain Mr. Hinx, played by Dave Bautista. For the film, the C-X75 was rebuilt with a roaring 5.0-liter V8 and placed on a tubular spaceframe chassis, making it a fast, menacing stunt machine. Several of these stunt cars still exist, and four were sold to collectors. Callum\u2019s design consultancy took on one of these models, making it street-legal last year. Now, the company has transformed another of these rare vehicles, giving it some new tricks that the original C-X75 would have had if it made it to production.<\/p>\n

\"Callum<\/p>\n

This time, the upgrades go beyond what we saw in Spectre. Callum\u2019s team added a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, created custom electronics to give the car road and track modes, and developed an active aero system to increase stability above 37 mph. A hydraulic nose lift was added for managing speed bumps, while larger wheels and enhanced brakes make it even more road-friendly. The car’s body has also had over 1,000 hours of work, repainted in Willow Green with carbon fiber accents and aluminum detailing for an even sleeker finish.<\/p>\n

The interior has been reimagined to add comfort and tech, a major upgrade from the barebones stunt car interior. Inside, it\u2019s all luxury, with a blend of dark green and cream leather, custom seats, and high-end finishes. The car features a digital instrument cluster, a center console with rotary controls and touchscreen integration, Apple CarPlay<\/a>, and wireless charging. A custom steering wheel milled from a solid block of aluminum and dark metal accents round out the luxurious design.<\/p>\n

For Callum, the C-X75 represents unfinished business, a supercar that almost was. He described it as \u201cthe one that got away.\u201d Only seven C-X75s exist from the Spectre production, making this re-engineered version one of the rarest cars with Callum\u2019s design signature. Jaguar\u2019s initial C-X75 concept was cutting-edge, and its spirit lives on in this bespoke commission, which is set to hit the streets of London. Reflecting on the C-X75\u2019s design legacy, Callum noted that elements of this supercar influenced later Jaguar models, like the F-Type, and that seeing the C-X75 on the road is a fitting conclusion to its story.<\/p>\n

\"Callum<\/p>\n

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