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Jaguar C-X75 Limited Edition

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  Up to 10 limited edition Jaguar C-X75 supercars using gas turbines could go into production, retaining the futuristic and ultra-cool powertrain first seen on the concept car. The Jaguar C-X75 concept car was envisaged as using predominately an electric power train, while gas turbines would be used to act like range-extenders, recharging the batteries to give the C-X75 a longer range. Jaguar then announced the production version would lose these turbines in favor of a more conventional electric-based setup using a turbocharged petrol engine, developed by Williams F1 technology no doubt, to provide extra range and propulsion. It’s understood Jaguar is now aiming to produce just 10 of those versions with the gas turbines. It doesn’t necessarily mean it will be a jet-powered car, the turbines will simply be used to generate more electricity for the batteries, and extend the overall range. The Jaguar project was developed as a kind of s...