At the 2010 Paris Motor Show, Jaguar pulled the cover off of a factory-backed concept car known as the C-X75. Showcased in partnership with Williams Advanced Engineering, this stunning concept was earmarked for production, though Jaguar worried that the car’s seven-figure price tag may be an issue — especially fresh on the heels of the 2008 economic crisis — which lead to it never seeing the light of production. The C-X75 did, however, make an appearance in the 2015 Bond flick Spectre as one of the villain’s rides.
Fast forward around a decade later to today, and this concept is now not only being revived by its original designer, but it’s also now being produced as a street-legal supercar — albeit in extremely limited numbers.
The Designer
Ian Stuart Callum is unequivocally one of the most revered automotive designers on the planet, being the force behind a slew of thoroughly iconic vehicles over the years, from the Group B era Ford RS200 to the more contemporary Aston Martin DB9. And after a two-decade stint working for Jaguar Land Rover — which culminated in Callum serving as Director of Design — the British designer left the company in order to branch out on his own and launch a design house known as CALLUM Design.
The Basics
Commissioned by a wealthy diehard Jaguar enthusiast, the revived C-X75 is far more than a mere recreation of the 2010 concept car. The thing has been comprehensively re-engineered from the ground up, receiving new framework, contemporary electronics, an active aero system, a bespoke interior, and an all-new powertrain. Completely street legal, this very first C-X75 build (seen here) is known as Chassis 001.
Under The Proverbial Hood
The CALLUM C-X75 is powered by a mid-mounted supercharged V8 engine, though details on this forced induction mill are otherwise pretty scant. We do know that the engine comes bolted to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Meticulously-Crafted Bodywork
CALLUM’s new road-going C-X75 stays remarkably true to the original 2010 concept, though has received a few contemporary tweaks. This includes the addition of an active aero setup, an air brake function, and a hydraulic front lift suspension that provides a bit of added clearance when navigating rough city streets. Callum says that, in total, more than 1,000 hours went into creating just the vehicle’s exterior.
The Interior
A set of butterfly doors open to reveal an interior that’s been outfitted with a wireless charging pad, Apple CarPlay, a bespoke sound system, an electronic park brake, a trio of centrally-mounted rotary dials with integrated touchscreens, a flat-bottom steering whee that’s been milled from aluminum billet, a digital rear-view mirror, a digital display, and aircraft-inspired roof-mounted controls, including the car’s start button. The cabin has also been treated to custom sport seats trimmed in Bridge of Weir leather.
Straight From The Horse’s Mouth
“C-X75 was ‘the one that got away’ – a car brimming with unfulfilled potential,” explains Ian Callum. “We’ve combined the customer’s wishes with carefully engineered solutions to bring C-X75 to the thoroughly satisfying conclusion it always deserved.”
Spec Sheet
Class: Special Supercar Commission
Brand: CALLUM Design
Model: C-X75
Engine: Supercharged V8
Transmission: 7-Speed DCT
Production: 1-of-1
Pricing & Availability
While CALLUM Design’s Chassis 001 is already spoken for, the design house is accepting future commissions. Pricing for this vehicle hasn’t been revealed, though if we had to guess the client likely forked over somewhere in the ball park of seven figures.
Recap
CALLUM Design Jaguar C-X75
After its production was canceled back in 2010, auto design legend Ian Callum has revived the Jaguar C-X75 and is now delivering the British-built supercar as a modern road-legal mid-engined track weapon.
