Mazda Iconic SP Concept: The Future RX-7 Will Be a Hybrid-Rotary
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- 25/10/2023 9:48
The Japanese manufacturer has unveiled a concept previewing the upcoming hybrid RX-7, the stunning Iconic SP.
Mazda does not want to abandon the “Rotary Soldier.” This engine, with its distinctive sound, is its hallmark just as the Flat 6 is for Porsche. The manufacturer even won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1991 with its 787B equipped with four rotors.
But to make this architecture “more acceptable” in 2023, this engine would no longer be directly connected to the wheels. It would operate as an electric generator – a range extender in current automotive terminology – to charge batteries… using a carbon-neutral fuel or hydrogen. And if Mazda doesn’t say so, this charming Iconic SP concept with its very Italian curves from the 1950s will be the rightful heir of the RX-7 coupe.
“Mazda will always produce vehicles that remind people that cars are pure joy and an essential element of their lives“, declared Masahiro Moro, President of Mazda.
The double rotary engine is housed in the center of the Iconic SP, which explains the long front hood. The batteries are placed as low as possible, in the floor. The weight distribution would thus be perfect at 50/50 between the front and rear.
| Length x Width x Height (mm) | 4,180 × 1,850 × 1,150 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,590 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.9 |
| Maximum power (horsepower) | 370 |
| Weight (kg) | 1,450 |
The technical sheet reveals a relatively light mass of 1450 kg for a notable power of 370 horsepower. The hybrid-rechargeable technology will also allow the batteries to be charged at home, eliminating the need for fuel during daily commutes.
Although no release date is provided, we can make predictions: the RX-7 will soon be reborn. And that’s the good news of the day!
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