This Jaguar was a Diesel Hybrid before appearing in James Bond!

A Jaguar C-X75 used in the film Spectre is homologated more than a decade after the original concept’s big screen debut.

In 2010, Jaguar showcased the C-X75 at the Paris Motor Show, an incredibly innovative supercar concept equipped with a hybrid powertrain featuring four electric motors and two turbines to recharge the battery powered by… diesel! Yes, as crazy as it sounds, diesel was the trend at the time and had just achieved six victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Jaguar thought this would highlight the remarkable frugality of the powertrain. The C-X75 was intended for production, but this mix of diesel and sportiness failed to capture interest, resulting in it never materializing. Jaguar did attempt to replace the diesel turbines with a 1.6-liter turbo V6, and the marvel found a second life in the James Bond film, Spectre, driven by the villain of the story in a breathtaking car chase. The cars used for these stunts, of which the number remains unknown, have since found their way into private collections.

Ian Callum, the master designer who created this car, decided to give it the life it deserved and devoted all the resources of his private design office to achieving this goal. He transformed one of the few complete and intact Jaguar C-X75s into a duly registered road supercar.

To pass the homologation step, the body of the Jaguar was slightly refined and simplified compared to the original concept, with a seamless alignment of the body panels. Callum also installed brushed aluminum for the window trims and the fuel cap, while carbon fiber adorns the air intakes located behind the side windows. The metallic grille has a polished look, while a “C-X75” emblem has been engraved on the taillights.

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