The Mazda Iconic SP is a concept sports car produced by Japanese car manufacturer Mazda. It was presented in 2023 at the Japan Mobility Show.

Mazda Iconic SP
Overview
ManufacturerMazda
Production2023
DesignerMasashi Nakayama[1]
Body and chassis
ClassConcept car
Body style2-door coupé
LayoutFR layout
Doorsswan
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,590 mm (102.0 in)
Length4,180 mm (164.6 in)
Width1,850 mm (72.8 in)
Height1,150 mm (45.3 in)
Curb weight1,450 kg (3,196.7 lb)

Presentation

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Rear view

The Iconic SP was presented at the Japan Mobility Show in October 2023.

Specifications

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The design of the Iconic SP was inspired by the FD Mazda RX-7.[2] The car uses a two-rotor Rotary-EV system that uses a rotary engine that can use a variety of fuels, including hydrogen, making it virtually carbon neutral and also capable of supplying power to external sources.[3] By placing the engine closer to the center of the vehicle, a low bonnet has been achieved, and the vehicle itself has a low center of gravity with even weight distribution front and rear. The Iconic SP also features pop-up headlights.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "Mazda Iconic SP Designer Talks RX-7 Inspiration, Pop-Up Lights". motor1.com. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
  2. ^ Pattni, Vijay (20 February 2024). "Mazda wants to make the RX-7-inspired Iconic SP a real production car. Woohoo!". Top Gear. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  3. ^ "マツダ、コンパクトスポーツカーコンセプト「MAZDA ICONIC SP」を世界初公開" (in Japanese). Mazda.
  4. ^ "MAZDA NEWSROOM|Mazda unveils 'MAZDA ICONIC SP' compact sports car concept|NEWS RELEASES". Mazda News Releases. 2019-05-05. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  5. ^ "マツダ新型「コンパクトスポーツカー」初公開! ロータリーエンジン&パカッと開くライト採用! 市販化の可能性と込められた思いとは" (in Japanese). kuruma-news.jp.