Jaguar reveals production ready F-Type

Jaguar's updated model range looks more confident and profitable without the compact X-Type which dominated sales but did little for the bottom line.

The new XJ and particularly the XF are enjoying sales success, although volumes are under pressure in 2011.

2012 will bring renewed potential for growth when the XF gets a 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel engine that will deliver expected model sales growth of 10%.

Also in the pipeline is a potential all-new replacement for the X-Type. At the opposite end of the spectrum Jaguar has confirmed that it will build its C-X75 petrol-electric hybrid supercar in partnership with Williams, the Formula 1 team.

The model was first shown at the Paris Motor Show in September 2010 but a production version will now go on sale in 2013 priced from £840,000. There will be just 250 examples available worldwide.

The C-X75 features four 195bhp electric motors – one for each wheel – linked with highly boosted petrol engine.

The 780bhp car will reach 0-62mph in less than three seconds and Jaguar claims it will have less than 99g/km of carbon dioxide emissions.