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Jaguar presented at the Nürburgring Taxi XJ Supersport, who first prepared especially for the brand that the public can go and enjoy the famous German Green Hell but from the passenger seat, the steering wheel command of a skilled pilot.

With a striking matte gray finish, the XJ Taxi has a comfortable cabin with seating for four people, in which the details of comfort and luxury that characterize the model lost some ground against the need to strengthen the security of all passengers , they should expect speeds of around 280 kilometers per hour thanks to the powerful 5.0-liter V8 engine of 510 hp.

“The XJ Supersport surprises with its speed because it is perceived as a large and luxurious vehicle. And both, of course, but its aluminum architecture results in both stiffness and lightness, which makes it a great car for tracks. to emphasize this fact, our engineering team created this special version with which our pilots can carry passengers at high speeds and with all the security guarantees, “said Global Director of Communications for Jaguar and Land Rover, Frank Klaas .

Jaguar finally unveiled its CX-16 prototype at the Frankfurt Motor Show, where he was introduced as the XXI century sports, a sports hybrid concept car “One plus One”, a two-seater with the driver-focused design.

Its design was drawn from three distinct outlines, the front fenders, the rear and the curvature of the roof line. The C-X16 takes the traditional formula of front engine and rear drive train in a hybrid with a 50:50 weight distribution, in its front grille highlights the new brand subtly rounded trapezoidal shape.

To maintain the uninterrupted flow of air through the sides of the car, the door handles are fully integrated into the bodywork, touch sensors embedded. In side view highlight the alloy wheels of 21 inches finished with a carbon fiber inlay.

The passenger compartment inferior is upholstered in leather and Alcatraz ; the contact surfaces have a combination of aluminum, Piano Black, dark chrome and carbon fiber. The floor is finished in aluminum and Poltroon Frau Leather black.

The interior includes technology, OLED displays in miniature, with full integration of the Smartphone through the system “Connect and View”, is also equipped with a touch screen of the second generation, the shift lever is style joystick. It has an advanced Climate Control Ventilation System employs a Smart.

Its V6 engine is a supercharged 3000 cm3 which produces 380 hp and incorporates an electric motor inspired KERS in Formula 1 that generates 95 bops, the driver can activate a switch on the steering wheel “Push to pass”. Mated to ZF 8-changes with changes Quick shift lets you accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 300 km / h, while the maximum speed with electric-only propulsion is 80 km / h.

Discreetly placed behind the front seats is located battery pack that provides power to the hybrid propulsion system, this location allows optimum weight distribution.

The Jaguar C-X16 Concept is a completely new model will begin to occur only in 2012, and arrive to complete the range of sporty models from the British firm.

Like their particular variant XKR XKR- S, from Jaguar saloon want the quintessential British firm, the XF also has a version even more radical and portentous.

The result? Before you, you have a prototype test of Jaguar XFR- S. With a camouflage not as thick as expected at first, what’s on your screen will probably be the future 4-door fastest and most powerful ever built by the British.

The data suggest that under the hood, the Jaguar XFR- S will install a 5.0-liter V8 engine with turbocharger on the engine and enhanced standard of XFR. So much so that the expected power is at least 530 horses. And now, we could speak of a great rival for the upcoming Audi RS6, BMW M5 or the new.

The Jaguar XFR- S will arrive in dealerships at the latest, next year 2013. Its world premiere is scheduled for the Geneva Motor Show 2012.