The R-D6 is formed of aluminum and other composite materials, and its minimal 3,300-pound structure allows capitalization of the 2.7-liter diesel powerplant within. Mated to a six-speed manual transmission, the twin-turbocharged V6 engine generates 230 bhp and roughly 369 foot-pounds of torque. It can rocket the coupe from zero to 60 mph in less than six seconds with all the grace and agility of a true Jaguar. The cat's top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph.
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Anxious Jaguar drivers don't have to wait for a production derivative of the R-D6 concept to take advantage of the technology it showcases. Jaguar's lightweight body architecture already is employed in the production XJ. In the European market, its high-performance 2.7-liter diesel will debut in the 2004 S-TYPE sedan, and the new 2.0-liter diesel engine currently is fitted in X-TYPE models, including the new X-TYPE Sportwagon.
Anxious Jaguar drivers don't have to wait for a production derivative of the R-D6 concept to take advantage of the technology it showcases. Jaguar's lightweight body architecture already is employed in the production XJ. In the European market, its high-performance 2.7-liter diesel will debut in the 2004 S-TYPE sedan, and the new 2.0-liter diesel engine currently is fitted in X-TYPE models, including the new X-TYPE Sportwagon.