Gas turbine electric supercar has roots in Abu Dhabi

Neil Vorano - Jaguar debuted a new electric supercar at the Paris Motor Show last week that was stunning in both form and function. But in a strange coincidence, the C-X75's roots, representing the future of the car maker, were formed in the history of Abu Dhabi. Anthony Harper, part of the team behind the sleek, futuristic gas turbine concept, used to be a resident of the capital and has fond memories of his time here.

Jaguar C-X75 Photo Courtesy of Motorward.com

Jaguar Unveils the C-X75 Hybrid Supercar

Timon Singh - Jaguar recently unveiled a luxurious hybrid super-vehicle at the Paris Auto Show 2010 that is powered by four 195-horsepower electric motors (one at each wheel) coupled with two 80,000-rpm gasoline turbines situated under the vehicle’s rear lid. The “twin-turbine-equipped, electrically powered, four-wheel-drive vehicle” is capable of blazing speeds of up to 205 mph, but there’s just one drawback — the C-X75 is a concept car, and as such, no-one will be able to buy it.

Lamborghini Sesto Elemento: an Extremely Light Carbon-Fiber Car for Sensational Performance and Handling

Lamborghini redefines the future of supersport cars with a unique technological concept. With the advanced technology of carbon fiber, the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento weighs a total of only 999 kg (2200 pounds) including its V10 engine and permanent all-wheel drive. This makes Sesto Elemento a unique testimony to the technological expertise of Automobili Lamborghini. Innovative technologies for carbon fiber is here for first application in the automotive field.