In 2010, designer Ian Callum penned the Jaguar C-X75 concept. The car was based on a drivetrain that was well ahead of its time, using four electric motors and two diesel turbines to power them. The concept never reached production, but would find new life as a star in the 2015 James Bond film Spectre as a V8-powered stunt car. Callum has finished his second rework of the stunt car, following a conversion of one example to make it street-legal. This second C-X75 is a far more complete car, with a re-engineered drivetrain, active aerodynamics, a luxurious new interior. Power comes from a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 borrowed from the F-Type, now mated to a dual-clutch seven-speed transmission with a sport mode for snappier shifts and a more responsive throttle. The active aero deploys over 37 MPH, along with an air brake that helps slow the car under heavy braking from high speeds. Inside the Willow Green exterior is a bespoke cabin trimmed in dark green and cream leather with analog gauges. Sources differ on how many cars were made for Spectre, with some saying seven but Callum himself claiming only four — making this a very rare car indeed.
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