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We hoped they'd do it. We prayed they'd do it. And we sort of knew that they'd do it. Now, they've actually done it - brim your eyes with this: Jaguar's sub-XK C-X16 sportster production concept sketch.
And yep, you read that right - PRODUCTION concept. So this isn't some Design Dept. flight of fancy that's made from topsoil and runs on dreams. Jaguar actually wants to make this.
Nicknamed the XE, it has entirely dishonorable intentions for the Porsche market. And, according to the manufacturer, this is the precursor to a whole new wave of similarly sporty cars focused on dynamics, technology and design.
Alas, details of the oily bits are absent for now. But when it's officially revealed on September 13 at the Frankfurt motor show we should be able to tell you more.
For now, though, we know that it's been penned by the same team that scribbled the XJ, XF and XK outline. Which isn't a bad back catalogue.
First look: Jaguar C-X16 sketch
Jag teases us with sub-XK sports car sketch. Looks incredible. We are officially excited.
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Don.Guru commented on this article
at 12:39 pm on 17 August 2011
is that a modern interpretation of the E-Type then? we'll see when the real car appears.
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vovillia commented on this article
at 12:55 pm on 17 August 2011
looks sexy, just make it already Jaguar :)
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quince112386 commented on this article
at 02:10 pm on 17 August 2011
Looks a lot like an Aston Martin.....no bad thing, quite honestly! No doubt if/when Jaaaaaag do make it, it will be brilliant. End of discussion. They are on a bit of a roll at the moment. Long may it continue.
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Takk commented on this article
at 03:48 pm on 17 August 2011
It'll never replace the E-type I guess, because they can probably never make the nose alike without epically failing the crashtest. And the E-nose is what makes it an E-type imo. But I like this style, especially the rear looks bushy tailed. Anybody who says they'll make a smaller, lighter sportscar gets my vote anyway. Time for the dinosaurs to go extinct.
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beeblebrox commented on this article
at 03:53 pm on 17 August 2011
That is one of the most beautiful cars I have ever seen. Jaguar cannot afford not to build that exact car. Wow.
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