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As a birthday present, they've actually given us something new to drool over:

A 780 hp mostly-electric supercar capable of hitting 400kph with a whopping 800-km range, all wrapped in a body inspired by the 1966 XJ13.

The C-X75 is a hybrid, relying on four electric motors (one per wheel) rated at 195 hp each. Powered by a (one assumes absolutely massive) lithium ion battery pack, Jaguar says the two-seater car can get to 100 mph in 3.4 seconds.

The battery works in pretty much the same way as other mostly-electric vehicles. The car is powered exclusively by battery for the first 100 km and is then boosted by two small gas turbines.
These turbines provide about 94 hp each, for a range of about 800 additional kms. Those turbines work independently and can refill the electric batteries as well.

The interior is luxurious as well, featuring a new series of touchscreens and a speaker system that relies on transducers that line the walls and ceiling, supposedly to compete more effectively with the giant noisy engines right behind the seats.

Of course, the C-X75 is just a concept--I doubt the quoted stats are even possible with today's tech, considering they outpace by a large margin the capabilities of modern hybrids and EVs--but usable, practical ideas could absolutely spring from it.

US comedian Jay Leno takes a look at the car here

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