Jaguar says the C-X75 will actually hit 60 mph in less than 3 seconds, and will have a pure electric range of over 30 miles. Top speed will be 200 mph, yet its CO2 emissions will only be 99 grams/kilometer. Read more: Jaguar building C-X75 hybrid, minus the turbines | The Car Tech blog - CNET Reviews
I'm voting for a 4 cylinder opposed DFI Miller cycle engine (positive displacement supercharging) with active anti-noise electronic mufflers to produce the required 180-200HP. No throttling other than an SC boost limit, no need, NEVER a need, to run the engine at anything less than WOT.