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| Jaguar R-D6 Concept Jaguar's Diesel Sports Concept Car
ìWith R-D6 we set out to create a concept car which would build on the R-Coupe and further develop Jaguarís new design direction. We also wanted to showcase the latest technology in lightweight vehicle structures and our potent new bi-turbo, common-rail V6 diesel,î said Mike Wright,Ý Managing Director, Jaguar Cars Jaguar Director of Design, Ian Callum, and Chief Designer, Advanced Design, Julian Thomson, marshalled the efforts of a small team of groundbreaking designers who seized the opportunity to realise their ideas for the future of the Jaguar marque well before they appear in production form. ìR-D6 represents the pure, sensuous and sporting design that will feature in all new Jaguars, but more than this it is a vision of the future of premium motoring: beautiful, fast, agile, efficient and fun," stated Ian Callum, Director of Design. "The fact that it is the most compact four-seater Jaguar ever and defies categorisation makes it even more intriguing and desirable.î Observers will point to ëclassicí Jaguar design cues ñ such as the grille ñ on R-D6, but it is important to realise that such features are there not because they commemorate Jaguarís past, but because they are intrinsically ërightí for a thoroughly modern Jaguar. R-D6 also takes advantage of Jaguarís lightweight structure strategy, as pioneered in the new XJ saloon. Using aluminium and composite materials for the chassis and body, R-D6 weighs just 1500kg. This allows it to capitalise on the power ñ and, more importantly, the torque ñ delivered by its V6 engine. The diesel engine is the biggest suprise with the car but considering Jaguar's position on diesels on its production line-up, it's logical to want to raise the profile of the engine type. The engine is a high-performance 2.7-litre diesel bi-turbo V6 and is a tuned version of the engine that will make its debut in the S-TYPE in 2004. Acceleration from standstill to the benchmark 60mph takes less than six seconds. Top speed is an electronically limited 155mph. ìRespect for a glorious heritage doesnít stop us putting in place the foundations for future generations of thrilling, dynamic Jaguars that arenít afraid to challenge perceptions. Thatís what R-D6 is all about,î said Julian Thomson, Chief Designer, Advanced Design. At 4,330mm long, R-D6 is 342mm shorter than Jaguarís smallest car, the X-TYPE saloon ñ and 760mm shorter than an XK8 coupÈ. The compact length of R-D6 is aided by short overhangs front and rear (800mm and 695mm respectively) and is achieved with a wheelbase of 2,840mm. The headlights reveal a fresh interpretation of the twin-lamp style featured by Jaguars so successfully ñ and naturally ñ for many years. Both front and rear lights use LED technology to deliver the best possible function while maintaining beautiful form. The aluminium chassis of R-D6 is similar to that of the new XJ and is constructed using many of the same advanced technologies ñ with all the accompanying advantages, including outstanding strength, robustness and durability in a true lightweight architecture. Castings such as the front suspension turrets have also benefited from techniques used in the new XJ, while the body is of aluminium and composite materials. |
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