Jaguar to Unveil Design Concept at Paris Auto Show

Colum Wood
by Colum Wood

Jaguar will showcase an all new concept model at the upcoming Paris Auto Show that will inspire future models, including the next XK. According to AutoCar, the sports car concept will be close in size to the current XK but will depart dramatically from past Jags. Inspiration for the car is believed to come from the Porsche 918 Spyder, while also incorporating similar design traits to those found on the newly redesigned XJ and XF. Most noticeable will be an all new grille, doing away with the Ford Taurus-like oval shape.

In addition to being a style concept, this showpiece will also preview some new technology for Jaguar with a glimpse at its first hybrid drivetrain. It’s not clear if the setup will be gasoline or diesel as its believed Jaguar Land Rover is working on both, but it will most likely be a V6 engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

The first production version to come from this concept is expected to be the XK around 2012, with a smaller roadster sports car set to follow.

[Source: AutoCar]

Colum Wood
Colum Wood

With AutoGuide from its launch, Colum previously acted as Editor-in-Chief of Modified Luxury & Exotics magazine where he became a certifiable car snob driving supercars like the Koenigsegg CCX and racing down the autobahn in anything over 500 hp. He has won numerous automotive journalism awards including the Best Video Journalism Award in 2014 and 2015 from the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). Colum founded Geared Content Studios, VerticalScope's in-house branded content division and works to find ways to integrate brands organically into content.

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  • Quintin Quintin on Oct 09, 2010

    Ford Taurus look grill???? wat tha! retard! Jags had that grill from early sports models like the c-type d-type and e-type... It would be a travisty to do away with it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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