A new sketch of the Jaguar C-X16 concept.

Jaguar is bringing a sleek, sports coupe concept to the Frankfurt auto show in September, and has provided a first glance via a design sketch.

Jaguar says the C-X16 is "a precursor to future Jaguar sports cars that will aim to set new class benchmarks in design, vehicle dynamics and technology."

Design chief Ian Callum headed the project. "Great Jaguar cars have always been beautiful, innovative and have looked firmly to the future," he said in a press release issued Tuesday. "The finished C-X16 concept has the potential to do these things while retaining the ability to surprise, excite and invigorate."

Full details of the C-X16 will be released Sept. 7, Jaguar said. The auto show unveiling is set for Sept. 13.