The Jaguar R-D6 is a concept car built by Jaguar Cars and unveiled at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show. It was powered by a 2.7-litre V6 bi-turbo diesel engine developed with Peugeot, producing 230 bhp and 500 N·m and driving the rear wheels.
Jaguar R-D6 at a glance
| Shown | Frankfurt Motor Show, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Designer | Ian Callum |
| Body | five-door hatchback |
| Engine | 2.7-litre V6 bi-turbo diesel |
| Power | 230 bhp |
| Torque | 500 N·m |
| Drive | rear-wheel drive |
| Doors | rear-hinged, technology from the Mazda RX-8 |
| Length | 4,330 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,840 mm |
| Wheels | 21 inch |
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History of the Jaguar R-D6
The idea
The R-D6 was a compact five-door hatchback, only 4,330 mm long, sitting on a 2,840 mm wheelbase with large 21-inch wheels. Ian Callum designed it with rear-hinged doors based on technology from the Mazda RX-8, which was then part of the Ford group, and a side-hinged rear door, giving a pillarless opening into a small but roomy cabin.
The engine
Power came from a 2.7-litre V6 bi-turbo diesel developed with Peugeot, producing 230 bhp and 500 N·m of torque through the rear wheels. The engine previewed the specification used shortly afterwards in the Jaguar S-Type diesel, making the R-D6 a rare case of a concept car whose main purpose was to advertise a production powertrain.
Design and features
- Diesel V6: 2.7-litre twin-turbo unit developed jointly with Peugeot.
- Rear-hinged doors: RX-8 derived technology on both sides.
- Compact hatchback: only 4,330 mm long, with a long 2,840 mm wheelbase.
- Large wheels: 21-inch rims on a car shorter than a family hatchback.
Jaguar R-D6 versions
- R-D6 concept (2003): the single show car, shown at Frankfurt.
The R-D6’s diesel engine went into the Jaguar S-Type, and its compact body pointed towards the Jaguar X-Type. More cars are in the Jaguar collection.
Sources
- Jaguar R-D6, English Wikipedia: engine, design, dimensions
