Tokyo Motor Show: Mazda RX- Vision showcased New Rotary Engined Concept

Kuala Lampur: Mazda has ultimately revisited an indispensable part of its performance legacy, rotary engines. The new RX-Vision sports car concept has debuted at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. Aforesaid launch would mark 50 years since Mazda launched its first rotary-powered sports car. And will be on display at the Tokyo stand next to the original 1967 Mazda Cosmo Sport.

The two-door, two-seat coupé is reported officially to be “Mazda’s vision for the ultimate in front-engine, rear-wheel drive sports car styling.” It has brought into action the Kodo design language, the low-slung RX-Vision possess classic sports appearance, accompanied by extended bonnet, very cab-backward proportions and a tiny tail, and rides on 20-inch wheels. The round tail lights are escorted by a central spar binding them – probably a nod to the FD RX-7 – is a well kept touch. Measurement specifications: 4,389 mm long, 1,925 mm wide and 1,160 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,700 mm.f

It was confirmed by Mazda President and CEO Masamichi that, “One day rotary will make a comeback.” In addition he also mentioned that: “This gives form to our brand's vision of the future. It expresses our intention to make rotary. There are many issues to overcome but we will continue our efforts. We're working steadily. Keep your eyes on Mazda."

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The peice of information pertaining to this news has been limitedly disclosed, though it is fixed that the car will be equipped with a front engine, power driven by a next generation SkyActiv-R rotary engine and rear-wheel drive focused to sort out the mill's 3 dominant barriers which encompasses: Emissions functioning, fuel economy and authenticity. Nonetheless Mazda hasn't gone into any fine points on the engine at this juncture. The company's “never-stop-challenging” spirit is signified through the classical triangular engine- as stated by Mazda.

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R&D Chief Kiyoshi Fujiwara stated that: “If we were to mass produce the car, the Cayman is the right kind of assumption (as a rival). We would like to make the weight lighter, lighter than a Cayman. The base Cayman weighs 1405kg, a target figure which the production of Mazda will be seeking to beat.” He further stated: “Based on the things we’ve been studying there is still room for more modifications in the shape of the engine. Regarding the transmission of the car he said that a manual gearbox would be his preferred option, but a dual-clutch gearbox might be required which will enhance the performance further.”

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Production of the engine now counts on further refinement to the rotary technology, exceptionally in making it certain that it is now sturdy enough and well grounded for mass production, and for Mazda to have a stable financial footing in order to attain confidence to relaunch the technology.

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