Filed under: Concept Cars, Frankfurt Motor Show, Coupe, Performance, Jaguar, Luxury
The Jaguar E-Type celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. And it seems about that long now that its rebirth has been in the making. Or at least the rumormill.
While the XK might to some seem like its successor, the luxury coupe is considerably heftier and more sedate, much as there is to love about it. A sportier model to slot in below it – in terms of both price and size – has been touted for some time, and now it appears to be nearing its manifestation at long last.
The sketch above and the press release after the jump represent the first Officially Official confirmation from Jaguar of its plans for a new sportscar – if only in “production concept” form for now. Dubbed C-X16, it looks taut (like a tiger, er… jaguar) and ready to pounce on the Porsche Cayman et al.
The concept coupe is slated for debut at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show, after which we’re promised a production version. So come, all ye faithful, and witness the return of the E-Type – or at least something like it. Click past the jump for a brief teaser video and the official press release.
Continue reading Jaguar to unveil production-bound C-X16 concept in Frankfurt [w/video]
Jaguar to unveil production-bound C-X16 concept in Frankfurt [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | Comments
Autoblog
No related posts.
