Jaguar R-D6
| Jaguar R-D6 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Jaguar Cars |
| Production | 2003 (Concept car) |
| Designer | Ian Callum |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact executive car (D) |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Related | Jaguar X-Type |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.7 L V6 diesel |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,840 mm (111.8 in) |
| Length | 4,330 mm (170.5 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) |
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 230 bhp (172 kW; 233 PS) and 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) 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 4,330 mm (170.5 in) long car sits on large 21" wheels and a 2,840 mm (111.8 in) wheelbase.[3]
References
- ^ "Jaguar hatch to launch in 2014". Autocar. September 2009. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
- ^ Strong, Dan (10 September 2002). "E-Type lives again!". Auto Express (772): 6–7.
- ^ "Concept Car of the Week: Jaguar R-D6 (2003)". Car Design News. 15 November 2013. Archived from the original on 2 December 2014. Retrieved 2 December 2014.