Jaguar R-D6 Explained

Jaguar R-D6
Manufacturer:Jaguar Cars
Production:2003 (Concept car)
Class:Compact executive car (D)
Body Style:5-door hatchback
Layout:Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Engine:2.7 L V6 diesel
Length:43301NaN1
Wheelbase:28401NaN1
Weight:15000NaN0
Related:Jaguar X-Type
Designer:Ian Callum
Sp:uk

The Jaguar R-D6 is a concept car built by the British automaker Jaguar Cars, and unveiled to the public at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show.[1]

It is powered by a 2.7-litre V6 bi-turbo diesel engine, producing 2300NaN0 and 5000NaN0 of torque, it is rear wheel drive.[2] The engine was developed with Peugeot and previewed the specification prior to the launch of the Jaguar S-Type diesel.

Designed by Ian Callum, the 5-door hatchback features rear-hinged doors based on technology from the Mazda RX-8, which was part of the Ford group at the time, and a side hinged rear door. The short 43301NaN1 long car sits on large 21" wheels and a 28401NaN1 wheelbase.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jaguar hatch to launch in 2014. Autocar. 13 October 2013. September 2009.
  2. Strong . Dan . E-Type lives again! . Auto Express . 10 September 2002 . 772 . 6–7.
  3. Web site: Concept Car of the Week: Jaguar R-D6 (2003). Car Design News. 2 December 2014. 15 November 2013. https://archive.today/20141202160105/http://www.cardesignnews.com/site/home/rss_display/item290350/. 2 December 2014. dead.