Jag R-d6
09-09-2003, 02:36 AM
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Jag R-d6
Just read a short article in the Daily Mail on this new car;
- 155 mph
- 6 seconds to 60
- twin-turbo diesel with 50 mpg
AND suicide doors like the 8. Interior to be luxurious with a estimated price at £25k.
Sounds like a competitor to me.
rael
- 155 mph
- 6 seconds to 60
- twin-turbo diesel with 50 mpg
AND suicide doors like the 8. Interior to be luxurious with a estimated price at £25k.
Sounds like a competitor to me.
rael
09-09-2003, 03:09 AM
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And a good one! Far better mileage, better performance (though handling yet to be confirmed!), and dare I say it better looks? (certainly at the rear)...
Shall I cancel my order now? ... lol
The Le Mans Quattro sounds interesting too. 3.9 to 60 and 651bhp was it?
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Shall I cancel my order now? ... lol
The Le Mans Quattro sounds interesting too. 3.9 to 60 and 651bhp was it?
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09-09-2003, 04:57 AM
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Sorry, no facilities to copy picture but looks the bollocks, front and back and sits very low (4ft 6" high). Must say diesel does not worry me that much with such performance figures and mpg and price make it very attractive alternative. No idea about release date yet but even if in the planning stage may arrive before our 8's!.
Not taken someone long to copy the rear doors either so the 8 must be on to something.
rael
Not taken someone long to copy the rear doors either so the 8 must be on to something.
rael
09-09-2003, 05:03 AM
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Looks like it's only a concept car. If I've done the link correctly it's described here :-
http://media.ford.com/products/model.cfm?vehicle_id=655
http://media.ford.com/products/model.cfm?vehicle_id=655
09-09-2003, 05:08 AM
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Girl who works with me, her boyfriend designed the back of the car and some side bits (apparently various designers are awarded different parts of the car to design). She advises that this is a show car only out for the 1st time in Frankfurt and may be built depending on demand.
They could have my £1000 now it look so good.
rael
They could have my £1000 now it look so good.
rael
09-09-2003, 05:18 AM
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knowinf ford/jag it'll stay as a prototype. There great at producing show cars, but never have the cash or the courage to go through with the motor.
If Jag cant even afford to do an X-Type R this wont see the roads and def not at £25k.
If at all, it'll be a replacement of the XK8 based on the DB9 chassi and retail for £40-60k
If Jag cant even afford to do an X-Type R this wont see the roads and def not at £25k.
If at all, it'll be a replacement of the XK8 based on the DB9 chassi and retail for £40-60k
09-09-2003, 06:14 AM
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Why all the slaggin off of diesel engines. I would have thought that with all us rotor heads it would recieve praise.
I would have one, especially with the amount of torque that the engine kicks out.
Amazing engine and car I say!
I would have one, especially with the amount of torque that the engine kicks out.
Amazing engine and car I say!
09-09-2003, 06:21 AM
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Because desils are NOT sporty.
And torque = not sporty.
Rotory =/= desil. Opposite ends of the spectrum!
Rotary = low/flat torque, high reving, fast/free revving.
Desil = low revving, lots of torqe, slow nasty revving.
Yes desils pull like mad, which is why there in trucks. But there not applicable to sports cars IMO.
And torque = not sporty.
Rotory =/= desil. Opposite ends of the spectrum!
Rotary = low/flat torque, high reving, fast/free revving.
Desil = low revving, lots of torqe, slow nasty revving.
Yes desils pull like mad, which is why there in trucks. But there not applicable to sports cars IMO.
09-09-2003, 06:36 AM
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Originally posted by Glynnb
Looks like it's only a concept car. If I've done the link correctly it's described here :-
http://media.ford.com/products/model.cfm?vehicle_id=655
Looks like it's only a concept car. If I've done the link correctly it's described here :-
http://media.ford.com/products/model.cfm?vehicle_id=655
http://media.ford.com/article_displa...300&make_id=95
Weighs just 1500kg has 230bhp and 500Nm of torque
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09-09-2003, 06:45 AM
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Weighs just 1500kg has 230bhp and 500Nm of torque
Weighs just 1500kg has 230bhp and 500Nm of torque
I'd love for Jag to make a decent sports car again, but as I said , this is just a prototype, and I cant see it getting anywhere near production speced like that for £25k.
09-09-2003, 06:55 AM
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Why all the slaggin off of diesel engines. I would have thought that with all us rotor heads it would recieve praise.
What on earth has that got to do with anything ?
Why would rotorheads like a diesel ?
(Try and spit the word "diesel" , like you've just found half a maggot in your apple - get some real disgust behind it)
09-09-2003, 07:21 AM
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I think when the RX-8 was at the showcar stage (RX Evolve) it was supposed to produce 280 hp. And only a year ago it was supposed to have a top speed limited to 155 mph. Who knows what the Jaguar specs will be when/if it finally get's into production (probably end up as something front wheel drive based on a Mondeo).
Besides, I think all that wood/leather interior stuff sounds horrible.
Besides, I think all that wood/leather interior stuff sounds horrible.
09-09-2003, 06:44 PM
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Or how about another new coupe from Mazda ?
http://www.channel4.com/apps26/4car/...20&pageid=5747
AnilS.
http://www.channel4.com/apps26/4car/...20&pageid=5747
AnilS.
09-10-2003, 02:35 AM
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As pointed out earlier, the car will not be produced as seen but is meant only as a showcar pointing out the direction of Jags designs. Bits of it will find themselves on updated models of existing cars.
Pity I think as it did look great and I for one do like a bit of wood luxury inside the cabin.
rael
Pity I think as it did look great and I for one do like a bit of wood luxury inside the cabin.
rael
09-10-2003, 02:50 AM
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Twin-turbo diesel engine in a sports car ? :o
Aluminum body AND 1550Kg ?
Aluminum, wood, leather AND 25K ? :p
And it has stolen the idea of the Start button from the Murcielago....
Sorry, this aint gonna happen, and if it does, it'll cost a lot more than 25K.......
Aluminum body AND 1550Kg ?
Aluminum, wood, leather AND 25K ? :p
And it has stolen the idea of the Start button from the Murcielago....
Sorry, this aint gonna happen, and if it does, it'll cost a lot more than 25K.......
09-10-2003, 05:36 AM
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Originally posted by crabacle
Seems to me that I shall be getting the RX8 and after 2 years, when Jag have this on the road, then consider a switch.
Seems to me that I shall be getting the RX8 and after 2 years, when Jag have this on the road, then consider a switch.
Concept Car (as per link posted a few posts back) For some reason it reminded me of the 1930's Flash Gordon TV series.
09-10-2003, 05:52 AM
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Originally posted by morganrogers
Huh ?
What on earth has that got to do with anything ?
Why would rotorheads like a diesel ?
(Try and spit the word "diesel" , like you've just found half a maggot in your apple - get some real disgust behind it)
Huh ?
What on earth has that got to do with anything ?
Why would rotorheads like a diesel ?
(Try and spit the word "diesel" , like you've just found half a maggot in your apple - get some real disgust behind it)
It will feel alot quicker than the Rx-8 and have quicker 30-50 times without a doubt.
09-10-2003, 05:58 AM
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Pistonheads have it up now :
http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=117&i=7297
Have to say I dont like the ****.
http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=117&i=7297
Have to say I dont like the ****.
09-10-2003, 06:38 AM
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.. the car is 'vapourware'..... forget-about-it.
Concepts are meant to taunt us. Otherwise I would be driving the achingly beautiful RX-01 by now.... (sigh)
Concepts are meant to taunt us. Otherwise I would be driving the achingly beautiful RX-01 by now.... (sigh)
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