It isn’t enough that the Jaguar C-X16 concept unveiled at the Frankfurt auto show is drop-dead gorgeous. No, Jaguar had to give it a slick hybrid system for a little extra oomph.

Be still our hearts.

OK, the Jaguar C-X16 is not a hybrid in the traditional sense, i.e., it isn’t a total bore. If you’re looking for fuel efficiency above all else, move along, there’s nothing for you to see here. But if you want a car that promises to be a hoot to drive, read on.

Jaguar cribbed from Formula 1 by fitting the two-seater with a kinetic energy recovery system, also known as push to pass. A supercharged...