*HANDS ON* Mazda's New Jaw-Dropping Coupe takes from the MX-5 Miata and the Rotary-Powered RX-7

#Mazda just stole the #japanmobilityshow 2023! Here is the #iconicsp that is inspired by the #rotary #wankel powered #RX7 and the fan favorite #MX5 #miata.

Has ‪@MazdaOfficial‬ just created the best-looking Japanese coupe of all time?!

``MAZDA ICONIC SP'' is a new genre of compact sports car concept that meets the needs of customers who ``love cars'' and ``want a genuinely fun car.'' It uses Mazda's unique 2-rotor Rotary-EV system, which is compact and offers a high degree of freedom in layout, and has achieved proportions with a low center of gravity that evokes good driving performance. When the on-board battery is charged with electricity derived from renewable energy, it is possible to run on virtually carbon-neutral fuel. In addition, the bright red exterior color "VIOLA RED" is based on Mazda's desire to "cherish the color red," and is based on Mazda's desire to "expand the circle of people who live positively today." This is a concept color created by overlapping our corporate philosophy.

Masahiro Moro, Mazda's Representative Director, President and CEO, said: ``Mazda will continue to work to deliver cars that make people feel, beyond reason, that cars are fun and good.As a company for car lovers that mass-produces the excitement of moving experiences. Together with like-minded companies, we want to create a future where many people, including fans, can say, ``I love cars.'' With this strong will, Mazda will continue to expand the circle of people who live positively today. ”

Mazda will continue to evolve the ``joy of driving'' based on our ``people-centered'' values, and aim to create the excitement of a moving experience in our customers' daily lives and deliver the ``joy of living.'' I will continue to do so.

■Overview of the compact sports car concept “MAZDA ICONIC SP”

In creating the skeleton, which is the basis of modeling, we aimed for proportions with a low center of gravity that gives an impression of excellent maneuverability. The concept of mounting a lightweight and compact rotary engine closer to the center of the vehicle has resulted in a low bonnet.
Utilizing a highly scalable rotary engine that can burn a variety of fuels, including hydrogen, the two-rotor Rotary-EV system generates electricity using carbon-neutral fuels. Furthermore, when the on-board battery is charged with electricity derived from renewable energy, it becomes possible to drive in a virtually carbon-neutral manner.
The high output generated by the 2-rotor Rotary-EV system, the low center of gravity, and the 50:50 weight distribution provide excellent maneuverability. In addition, although it is a sports car, it can be used for outdoor leisure activities and can provide power during disasters.
The exterior color "VIOLA RED" is a concept color created based on Mazda's desire to "cherish the color red" and Mazda's corporate philosophy of "expanding the circle of people who live positively today." is. While pursuing vivid colors, we also aimed to create a sense of shadow that makes the shapes stand out.
“MAZDA ICONIC SP” main specifications

Total length x total width x total height (mm) 4,180 × 1,850 × 1,150
Wheelbase (mm) 2,590
power weight ratio 3.9
Maximum output (PS) 370
Vehicle weight (kg) 1,450

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03:59 - Official Details