The Callum C-X75 is the realization of the original idea of a Jaguar racecar that could be driven on the road. The C-X75, inspired by a V-8-powered stunt car from the 2015 James Bond film Spectre, has been refined with a new gearbox and more elegant exterior trim. The cabin features contemporary technology and a luxurious combination of green and cream-colored leather. In 2010, Ian Callum built the Jaguar C-X75, a beautiful concept supercar with a clever hybrid engine that has four electric motors and two diesel-fed turbines that charge the batteries. It was planned for the C-X75 to be made, but it has yet to happen. Instead, a V-8 engine in the James Bond movie Spectre brought it back to life. The villain used it in an exciting car chase through Rome. The trick cars ended up in private collections in the end. One of the rare C-X75s has been turned into a fully functional road-going racecar by Ian Callum’s design firm. Callum’s company has modified a C-X75 stunt car before. Early this year, Callum changed one example so that it could be used on British roads. This most recent conversion is much more thorough, with a completely changed cabin, new active aerodynamics, and a reworked engine. The outside looks different now than it did at first, with better panel alignment and a new color called Willow Green. Callum used brushed metal for the fuel tank lid and window trim. He also put in carbon fiber intakes right behind the side windows. The metal grille is polished, and the taillights have an etched “C-X75” logo. The supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 engine, which came from a Jaguar F-type, is still making power, but it is now connected to the back wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission instead of the sequential racing gearbox that was hacked into the trick car. Callum made a sharper “sport” mode. This mode has faster gear changes, a more sensitive throttle pedal, and a louder exhaust note, even when the setup is tuned for a balanced daily drive. When going faster than 37 mph, the Callum C-X75’s active aerodynamics start to work. These include an “air brake” that helps stop the car when you hit the brakes hard. The supercar also has a hydraulic front-lift system that makes it easier to go over annoying speed bumps. Thanks to the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires on the 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels, it performs well on both the street and the track. Most changes have been made to the inside of the C-X75. The stunt car’s cabin used to be simple and only used for its intended purpose. But the C-X75 now surrounds the driver in a luxury atmosphere, with dark green and cream-colored leather that looks rich. Behind the cluster of gauges, there is a brushed metal trim that runs along the center panel and hides three rotary dials with built-in touchscreens. These dials face the driver. Callum also added CarPlay and a wireless charging station to the C-X75. The roof has a panel with the start button and other controls. A glass cover covers a group of digital instruments. The C-X75 also has a digital rearview mirror, a unique music system, and a steering wheel made from a solid billet. There is disagreement about the exact number of V-8-powered C-X75 track cars. Some sources say there are seven, while Callum says there are only four. No matter how many there are, this green car stands out because of its high-tech engine, roomy interior, and beautiful paint job. No one knows how much the change cost, but it was definitely a lot of money. However, the owner is happy with how things turned out, which makes us wonder what the original C-X75 design could have been.
