Teaser: Jaguar C-X16 concept

Due to bow at the Frankfurt motor exhibition is the Jaguar C-X16 production concept, seen here in this teaser picture. Designed by Ian Callum, the C-X16 is intended to preview the upcoming XE compact sports car, due to debut sometime in 2012.

As the concept neared completion Ian Callum, Director of Design, Jaguar Cars commented: “Great Jaguars have always been beautiful, innovative and have looked firmly to the future. The finished C-X16 concept has the potential to do these things while retaining the ability to surprise, to excite and invigorate.”

According to Global Brand Director Adrian Hallmark, “Jaguar has set in place bold, ambitious plans for the future. This production concept demonstrates the depth of design and engineering ability we have within Jaguar to make these plans come to life - I look forward to sharing this latest, exciting step at the Frankfurt Motor Show.”