Fuore estimates that the BlackJag will have explosive potential power, with acceleration times to 100 km/h of approximately 3.8 seconds and a top speed of nearly 340 km/h (211 mph). With such figures well within reach, I have little doubt that the BlackJag could be this decade's XJ220 successor if Fuore had its way and Jaguar took the bait.
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| Still a technological tour de force, the interior of the BlackJag is basically the same as the XF10. (Photo: Fuore Design) |
Its interior is more or less the same as that of the XF10 in terms of design, materials and appearance - there's really nothing new to report. It's still a technological tour de force, bright metallic surfaces covering anything that isn't vibrant red leather. Styling details worth noting are center mounted instrumentation and an F1-style ovoid steering wheel with integrated shift buttons for the sequential manual transmission.
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| Fuore claims they could build the BlackJag, but so far Jaguar hasn't been willing to put their stamp of approval on it. (Photo: Fuore Design) |
Is it possible that a production version of the BlackJag could exist in the near future? Fuore claims that it is possible to build the car at a cost of several million dollars, though until Jaguar adopts it no such animal would be allowed to wear the leaping cat badge for legal reasons.
Incidentally the BlackJag is the fourth Fuore-designed concept to hit the international auto show scene in just three years, with others including the aforementioned Subaru's B-11S, a four-door super-sedan, and the Paris-Dakar winning Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution. As it seems, Fuore's Spanish flair is slowly but surely becoming popular with international manufacturers.
Specifications:
- Body Type: 2-door coupe
- Layout: mid-engine, RWD
- Base Engine: 640 hp, 7.0-L, 40-valve, DOHC V10
- Transmission: 6-spd sequential
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
- Curb Weight: 1,350 kg (2,976 lbs)
- Exterior Dimensions (L/W/H): 4.55 / 1.98 / 1.21 m (179.1 / 77.95 / 47.6 in)
- Acceleration (0 - 100 km/h): 3.9 seconds
- Top Speed: 340 km/h (211 mph)
- Web Site: www.fuore-design.com
Note: Additional larger photos are available in the photo album.
