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.

Rear view with the hatch open

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

1. "Jaguar hatch to launch in 2014". Autocar. September 2009. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
2. Strong, Dan (10 September 2002). "E-Type lives again!". Auto Express (772): 6–7.
3. "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.

External links

• Ian Callum R-D6 project page