Jaguar R-D6

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{{Infobox automobile

| name = Jaguar R-D6

| image = 2003 Jaguar R-D6 Concept 2.7 Front.jpg

| 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 = {{convert|4330|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height =

| width =

| wheelbase = {{convert|2840|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|1500|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}

| 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.{{cite web|title=Jaguar hatch to launch in 2014|url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/jaguar-hatch-launch-2014|work=Autocar|accessdate=13 October 2013|date=September 2009}}

It is powered by a 2.7-litre V6 bi-turbo diesel engine, producing {{convert|230|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|500|Nm|lb.ft|0|abbr=on}} of torque, it is rear wheel drive.{{cite journal |last1=Strong |first1=Dan |title=E-Type lives again! |journal=Auto Express |date=10 September 2002 |issue=772 |pages=6–7}} 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.

File:2003 Jaguar R-D6 Concept 2.7 Rear.jpg

The short {{convert|4330|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} long car sits on large 21" wheels and a {{convert|2840|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} wheelbase.{{cite web|title=Concept Car of the Week: Jaguar R-D6 (2003)|url=http://www.cardesignnews.com/site/home/rss_display/item290350/|website=Car Design News|accessdate=2 December 2014|date=15 November 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20141202160105/http://www.cardesignnews.com/site/home/rss_display/item290350/|archive-date=2 December 2014|url-status=dead}}

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