Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Coupe Is Another Virtual Car

Jaguar has unveiled a new model for the Gran Turismo video game that might hint at the company's future electrified sports vehicle design.

Vision Gran Turismo Coupé prototype is the newest member of the virtual racing game, and it will be available online at the end of December. Jaguar, on the other hand, has stated that it has no plans to put it into production.

The idea was conceived and built from the bottom - up, taking cues from the brand's amazing racing history, with stylistic ideas from Jaguar's vintage C-Type and D-Type racers. Coupé's powertrain is inspired by Jaguar's I-Type and I-Pace electric racers, however, it is not built on any specific model.

Three high-output electric engines, one driving the front axle and two driving the back axle, give the virtual vehicle a total of 1006 hp and 885 lb-ft, enough to propel it from 0 to 62 mph in less than 2 seconds and a peak speed of almost 200 mph. 

Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Coupe style is inspired by the existing F-Type, with aesthetic similarities to prior Jaguar designs such as the C-X75 supercar from 2013. It is made of a variety of experimental lightweight materials, with a carbon-fiber monocoque tub at its heart helping to reach a curb weight of 1400 kg and a weight distribution of about 50:50.

For optimum aerodynamic efficiency, the concept's roofline is close to the ground, with a swooping rear deck and domed glass cabin. A dynamic rear wing is believed to improve energy efficiency while also producing the ideal amount of downforce. Vintage-style grille with Jaguar's symbol, the "Leaper," and dual rear charging outlets as a nod to the first-generation XJ saloon are among the other retro-inspired aesthetic elements.

Inside, Gran Turismo gamers may employ Kitt-E, an on-board artificial intelligence system that uses holographic technology to show three-dimensional maps and telemetry, to maintain the retro-modern concept. A transparent info cluster provides for a better view of the street ahead, while augmented-reality digital glass can warn the driver of unknown risks.

“This initiative has been fully directed by our young artists and provides a once-in-a-lifetime chance for them to build a car rooted in our amazing legacy while pushing the frontiers of future design,” stated Jaguar design director Julian Thomson. “The staff has done a fantastic job in developing something instantly recognizable as a Jaguar, while also being influenced by (but not limited by) our legendary past.”