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Spyshots: Jaguar XE on the Nurburgring

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The production version of the Jaguar C-X16 Concept, which stunned the Frankfurt Auto Show, was caught by our spy photographers during a recent testing session at the Nurburgring.
We can tell you that the driver was pushing real hard, with the rollcage inside proving that Jag is literally going full throttle with the dynamic tests.

This is the same test mule we met in last month, but now it comes with a front end that lets more air in. This means that we've got the same XK cabrio body with a shorter wheelbase and heavy rear-end modifications.

The XE, which will be a Porsche 911 competitor, will be underpinned by a shortened version of the next generation XK's aluminum platform.

As for the engine range, it will be launched with a supercharged V6 engine and will also get a flywheel hybrid version. The vehicle is also expected to receive an "R" version, and maybe even an R-S one, but it's too early to think about these ones.
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