- Jaguar built five C-X75 prototypes and four were used as stunt cars for James Bond movie "Spectre"
- Two stunt cars have been converted for street use by Callum
- Latest conversion includes bespoke interior
Jaguar’s C-X75 concept from 2010 has one of the most visually striking designs of modern times, but despite the car's popularity and Jaguar's initial work on a production model, the project was ultimately canceled in 2012.
Jaguar with help from with WAE (formerly Williams Advanced Engineering) did get around to building five prototypes, one of which it retained and the remaining four later repurposed as stunt cars for 2015 James Bond film “Spectre.” The Jaguar supercar served as the ride of villain Mr. Hinx, played by Dave Bautista.
Jaguar C-X75 concept street-legal conversion by Callum
The stunt cars survived filming and were later sold to the public. Earlier this year, Callum, the design and engineering company founded by Ian Callum, Jaguar's former design chief who led the design of the C-X75, revealed one of the stunt cars which it had made street-legal.
Callum has now revealed a second of the C-X75 stunt cars made street-legal, and this one has a bespoke interior to match the handsome exterior. It also benefits from a reengineered drivetrain and a functional active aero system.
Jaguar C-X75 concept street-legal conversion by Callum
The stunt cars were built around a bespoke tubular spaceframe chassis and used a rally-derived suspension. They also packed a version of JLR's supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 instead of the hybrid setup shown in the concept.
Callum has retained the V-8 and combined it with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Callum has also developed a drive mode selector that can swap between touring and sport models. With the latter, the gear shifts become quicker and the throttle response sharper, the company said. The exhaust note, which Callum said was tuned with help from an acoustic engineer, also becomes louder.
Jaguar C-X75 concept street-legal conversion by Callum
Callum has also developed an active aero package. The key feature is an active rear wing that automatically adjusts to provide additional downforce at speeds above 40 mph, and also doubles as an air brake. The original 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels remained, but are now wrapped in modern Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tires.
Callum said it spent more than a 1,000 hours alone on perfecting the bodywork of the C-X75 stunt car, including ensuring all the panels lined up precisely. The exterior color applied to the car, known as Willow Green, was also developed exclusively for the build. Other bespoke touches include the machined-from-solid aluminum window surrounds and fuel filler cap, as well as the various carbon-fiber accents.
Jaguar C-X75 concept street-legal conversion by Callum
The interior is just as impressive. While the stunt cars featured crudely built interiors, Callum has developed a bespoke interior that looks straight out of a concept car. Here, too, parts are machined-from-solid billet, such as the steering wheel, while many other elements were made using 3D printing.
According to Adam Donfrancesco, Callum's engineering director, the team were challenged with installing features like a climate control system and premium audio system and all the other items required for daily driving, while ensuring NVH levels and refinement are on a level expected of high-end supercars. Even the door seals were designed in a way to keep the elements out while still enabling adequate engine and exhaust noise to make their way into the cabin.
