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Callum revisits stunning C-X75 supercar

By 2024-11-11T16:37:00

001 Lead - CALLUM C-X75 - Exterior

Legendary designer Ian Callum describes working on “the one that got away” and the principles of designing for longevity 

The Jaguar C-X75 has been reborn, but it is not getting any less rare. This new variant is a one-off, bespoke order from an anonymous customer (for now) and is effectively a unique version of an already virtually unique car. Aside from the original show car and a handful of stunt cars produced for the James Bond film Spectre, this will be the first ‘production’ variant of the supercar. 

It builds on a strong and growing trend among brands new and old to rediscover iconic designs. But this is no restomod. 

CALLUM C-X75 - Exterior rear

The new Callum C-X75 is a one-off commission 

Specified in green – normally Ian Callum’s least favourite colour – to showcase its surfacing and to allow the highlights and shadows to sing, the design is as striking today as it was nearly 15 years ago. It has certainly won Callum over on the green cars front: “Until you see a car fully painted, you never really know what you’re going to get. We finally pinned down this color and I have to say, it looks fantastic. It’s got a real zap to it.” 

But, to the design. Humble as ever, Callum starts by paying homage to the team that worked on the original car. Among many others, these…

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