Jaguar C-X16 Concept has been awarded by the readers of the British What Car? Magazine as the model they would like to see launched this year. The Concept car was first showcased at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September last year. 'Most Exciting Car to be Launched in 2012' award was received by Adrian Hallmark, Global Brand Director, Jaguar Cars and Ian Callum, Director of Design from Chas Hallett, Editor-in-Chief of the British magazine.
The Editor-in-Chief said that “Whatcar.com is more popular than ever, and its users are kept right up to speed on the latest models. They’ve voted the Jaguar C-X16 as the car they are most excited to see this year, and we share their enthusiasm.”
The C-X16 Concept symbolises innovation and engineering efficiency, for which the company is renowned worldwide. In comparison to the steel chassis structure, the Concept is made using aluminium which renders sturdiness. It is also equipped with a hybrid drivetrain which enables it to achieve a speed of 62mph (100kmph) from start in just 4.4 seconds. The combined fuel efficiency of the concept is around 41mpg (17.5kmpl).
While accepting the award, Adrian Hallmark proudly said that “The C-X16 has received an extraordinary reaction since first appearing in Frankfurt last year – we're proud that the readers of What Car? share our enthusiasm for the Concept by voting in such numbers. I would like to personally thank the readers and recognise the efforts of Ian Callum and our engineers in creating such an inspiring and beautiful sports car.”
The C-X16 Concept was recently unveiled before the Indian audience at the Delhi Motor Show, along with the C-X75 Concept.
