Mazda: The Iconic SP is simply Wow 🎥
PLEASE BUILD At the Japan Mobility Show, Mazda is presenting a concept for a compact sports car. The Iconic SP relies on an e-drive architecture, using a Wankel motor to extend its range.
The coupe is 4.18 meters long, 1.85 meters wide and 1.15 meters high, placing it a class above the current MX-5. In terms of wheelbase, it also surpasses it with 2590 to 2310 millimeters. The same applies to weight: the concept weighs 1450 kilograms, the MX-5 a maximum of just under 1200 kilograms. Mazda gives a weight distribution of 50:50, and the Wankel engine is located in the center of the vehicle.
Electric drive and rotary piston motor
The drive concept includes an electric drive and a two-disc rotary engine that acts as a generator for the 272 kW (370 hp) e-drive. According to Mazda, the system is highly scalable and offers a flexible layout. The Wankel engine also allows the vehicle to use a variety of different fuels, including hydrogen, it said. Although the Iconic SP is a sports car, its system can also provide power for outdoor activities or in the event of a disaster, it said.
Preview of all-electric MX-5?
Whether the Iconic SP shown from October 28 to November 5 is a preview of an all-electric MX-5 or a completely new series remains to be seen. Currently, Mazda only has one all-electric in its lineup with the MX-30 crossover. At the end of 2022, the Japanese had announced that it would invest billions in its electrification. By 2030, the range should be completely electrified. We'll see.
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