Jaguar C-X75 zooms into the Heritage Motor Centre

Visitors to the Heritage Motor Centre this weekend (Friday 25 - Sunday 27 February) will get a rare opportunity to see one of the world’s latest and most stunning concept cars – the Jaguar C-X75. Launched in Paris in September 2010, with rave reviews in the press, the C X75 is currently making an international tour of motor shows and events but will make a special appearance at the Heritage Motor Centre for three days only.

The C X75 concept is both a celebration of 75 years of iconic Jaguar design and a look into the future of automotive technology. Designed as a range-extended electric two-seater supercar, it explores the outer limits of both performance and sustainability. The car is powered by four electric motors – one at each wheel – together with two micro gas turbine power plants, which act as both a generator and the source of an additional 188bhp. With plug-in capability the car can achieve a zero tailpipe emissions range of 68 miles (110km) when running under battery power alone, plus a potential top speed of 205mph (330km/h) and blistering acceleration. Using its hybrid capabilities, the car has a total range of 560 miles (900km).

Inspiration from the past was found in the innovative engineering and functional design elements of cars like the C-Type and D-Type racers and unique XJ13 Le Mans prototype and the new car has eye-catching styling to match. The C X75 demonstrates that it is possible to retain Jaguar’s core values of performance, design and luxury using technology that will make environmentally responsible performance and electric vehicles a practical proposition for the future.

Museum entry fees are: Adults £11, Children £8 (5-16 years) under 5’s are free, Concessions are £9 and a Family ticket is £34. Also included in the ticket price is the new exhibition, Sci-Fi at the Movies. The exhibition has original artefacts, replica models and costumes from favourite Sci-Fi films, including Star Wars, E.T. Harry Potter, Predator and many more. In addition to all this is the museum, home to the world's largest historic collection of British cars and outdoor activities including the Land Rover 4x4 Experience.

To find out more information, visit heritage-motor-centre.co.uk.