Will the next-generation of the MX-5 Miata be rotary powered?
Revealed within the days main as much as the 2023 Tokyo Motor Present (now formally the Japan Mobility Present), the Mazda Iconic SP Idea could signify the Way forward for the maker’s sporty MX-5 Miata sports activities automobile.
The Iconic SP is about 10 inches longer than the Miata, and rides on a 102-inch wheel base. The true change, nevertheless is discovered beneath the hood.
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The Iconic SP is powered by a 2-rotor Wankel engine situated aft of the passenger compartment. The rotary engine, per Mazda, will be powered by any of numerous fuels, together with hydrogen. Much more attention-grabbing, the engine doesn’t immediately energy the Iconic SP, however as a substitute drives a generator which gives electrical energy to an electrical motor, which we assume is on the rear axle.
This serial hybrid system is just like Nissan’s e-Energy system, which is employed in numerous small automobiles offered outdoors of the U.S.
All of this drivetrain gear does take a toll on weight, and the Iconic SP checks in about 800 kilos heavier than the current-generation MX-5 Miata.
Per Mazda President and CEO, Masahiro Moro, “We love the MX-5, and the world loves the MX-5. We’re decided within the age of electrification to maintain the enjoyment of driving which the MX-5 represents alive, and the Mazda Iconic SP, with its dual-rotary energy generator EV powertrain, is our dream answer.”
Although the idea reportedly appears to be like prepared for manufacturing, no phrase has been given relating to a timeline for manufacturing, assuming the Iconic SP is destined for manufacturing.
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CG Says:
Given the MX-Miata’s comparatively low manufacturing numbers, we discover it tough to imagine {that a} mid-engine, multi-fuel, serial-hybrid substitute for the beloved sports activities automobile is imminent. The drivetrain upgrades alongside would seemingly add $10,000 to the automobile’s base worth, placing it out of attain of many—seemingly most—inexpensive sports-car customers.
Mazda does appear hell-bent on constructing one thing powered by a rotary engine, so we wouldn’t be shocked to see restricted manufacturing of a bigger car, maybe the maker’s CX-90, powered by a sophisticated drivetrain on the order of the one being featured within the Iconic SP.
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