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Powered by next-generation rotary engine SKYACTIV-R, represents Mazda’s vision of the future
Mazda Motor Corporation unveiled the rotary-powered Mazda RX-VISION sports car concept at the Tokyo Motor Show*1 today. The rotary engine is a symbol of the company’s “never-stop-challenging” spirit.
RX-VISION represents a vision of the future that Mazda hopes to one day make into reality; a front-engine, rear-wheel drive sports car with exquisite, KODO design-based proportions only Mazda could envision, and powered by the next-generation SKYACTIV-R rotary engine.
Rotary engines feature a unique construction, generating power through the rotational motion of a triangular rotor. Overcoming numerous technical difficulties, Mazda succeeded in commercializing the rotary engine, fitting it in the Cosmo Sport (known as Mazda 110S overseas) in 1967. As the only automaker to mass-produce the rotary engine, Mazda continued efforts to improve power output, fuel economy and durability, and in 1991 took overall victory at 24 Hours of Le Mans with a rotary engine-powered race car. Over the years, the rotary engine has come to symbolize Mazda’s creativity and tireless endeavor in the face of difficult challenges.
While mass production is currently on hold, Mazda has never stopped research and development efforts towards the rotary engine. The next rotary engine has been named SKYACTIV-R, expressing the company’s determination to take on challenges with convention-defying aspirations and the latest technology, just as it did when developing SKAYCTIV TECHNOLOGY.
“I look forward to talking with you more about this vision we have revealed here today at the Mazda stand,” said Mazda’s Representative Director, President and CEO, Masamichi Kogai. “Mazda will continue to take on new challenges in an effort to build a special bond with our customers and become their ‘one and only’ brand.”
And how Mazda-ish is it to not have any fancy, infotainment in the center dashboard (likely will not happen in production version). This is GOAT
Considering it appears to have no radio or AC controls, I'm going to bet on some form of infotainment screen being added if they make this car--and hopefully they do.
And how Mazda-ish is it to not have any fancy, infotainment in the center dashboard (likely will not happen in production version). This is GOAT
That's fine! Oh PLEEEASE let me add my own radio/infotainment to it. How I've so wanted to opt out of EVERY stock car audio system ever made. Well, the ML system is the exception. Knowing Mazda they'll put i some garbage like Bose. Ugh. I'd just tear it out so, can we just save myself & the company & not have it installed? Really, I'd rather go down to the local audio dealer and plunk down $$$$ and support the local economy.
Hey, it's the baby brother to the LF-LC...at a 1/3 of the price. hehe.
I hope they build this in close representation to what the concept shows. Just imagine if this and the FT-1 were out at about the same time. Dreaming I know but it would be great. I feel this has more of a chance to get built than the FT-1.
Mazda really needs a flagship sportscar with a rotary to go with their sporty image and this would be perfect plus sports cars are starting to come back and Mazda can't be left out.