During the Japan Mobility ShowMazda showed what its future will look like sports car with rotary engine associated with an electric platform. The Concept Iconic SP anticipates the future MX-5 and uses the same propulsion technology introduced in the new one Mazda MX-30 R-EVcapable of releasing 370 HP of maximum power.
What the future Mazda MX-5 will look like
The Mazda Iconic SP is an innovative concept car fromsports car compact designed for the future. This is a first preview of fifth series of the MX-5 which employs a similar traction to the MX-30 R-EVhas sporty proportions with a length of 4,180 mm, width of 1,850 mm, height of 1,150 mm, wheelbase of 2,590 mm and weight of 1,450 kg.
This car also stands out for a low center of gravity which guarantees exceptional driving performance, thanks to the central positioning of the light and compact rotary engine.
The design of the Mazda Iconic SP features numerous references to history of the MX-5including retractable headlights, like those present in the legendary MX-5 NA from 1989. The interiors follow a minimalist style that recalls the first model of 1989.
Mazda MX-5 with Wankel engine + electric
Mazda has developed a rotary EV system a two rotors Wankel used as a power generator for the electric motor, which allow theuse of various fuelsincluding thehydrogenwith maximum power of 370 HP and a weight/power ratio of 3.9 kg/hp.
In the Mazda MX-30, the powertrain consists of a combustion engine 75 HP Wankel which generates energy for a lithium ion battery from 17.8 kWhwhich in turn feeds a 170 HP (125 kW) electric motor. The car can travel approximately 85 km on battery power alone and reach a total declared range of 680 km in WLTP.
Dream to come true
The president and CEO of Mazda, Masahiro Moro in presenting it he suggests that the concept car could anticipate the future Mazda MX-5, underlining the Company’s commitment to maintaining thejoyful driving experience that the MX-5 represents, even in an era of electrification.
The Mazda Iconic SP, with its dual-rotary-generator EV powertrain, represents a dream to realize through hard work, as Mazda continues to offer vehicles that celebrate the pure joy of driving and their essential role in people’s lives.
Photo Mazda Iconic SP concept
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