Mazda will debut two new concepts at the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show
including the two-seat Ibuki concept - an open-top, lightweight sports
car that hints at a possible design direction of a future Mazda Roadster
- and a hydrogen version of the RENESIS rotary engine.
Ibuki concept
The
Mazda Ibuki concept (the name comes from a Japanese word that refers to
"breathing new energy into" and "adding vigor") reaches back to its
1989 origins, maintaining the simple and clean design that could emerge
in future Roadster/MX-5 models.
The Ibuki is powered by a MZR
1.6-liter, four-cylinder engine and has a "super front-midship layout"
(as also found in the Mazda RX-8) that places all major components
within the wheelbase. Compared with the layout in the current Mazda
Roadster/MX-5, the engine is positioned approximately 400mm further to
the rear, while the air
conditioner unit is located behind the seats.
Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE (Prototype)
This concept vehicle powered by the Mazda RENESIS hydrogen rotary engine is now undergoing running tests.
The
hydrogen version of RENESIS aims to satisfy the demand for both
environment-friendliness and high-performance on the road by utilising
unique rotary-engine
Technologies. The RX-8 Hydrogen RE powerplant has direct hydrogen injection into
the
intake chambers via two electronically-controlled injectors per rotor
as well as a dual-fuel system that allows one-touch switching between
hydrogen and gasoline.
Mazda is also presenting a hybrid system
with electric torque assist and start-stop technology, a turbocharger
with electric motor assistance at the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show which begins
on October 25.
The 37th Tokyo Motor Show will be held at the
Makuhari Messe Convention Center in Chiba City and open to the public
from Saturday, October 25th to Wednesday November 5th, 2003.
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