Auto Car | 2006 Mazda Kabura Concept | At the Detroit Motor Show in 2006 Mazda revealed a new concept car called Kabura. Kabura or Kaburaya, meaning the sound an arrow makes when it is fired from a bow to signal to begin a war, is smaller than the Rx8 but the compact RWD platform is build as a true drivers car. This car utilizers parts from both the new Mx5 roadster and rx8. The rx8 style fenders create a futuristic, post-modern feeling that both the FDrx7 and the Rx8 both maintain. Mazda has invested heavily into this concept and has wants to produce a car that will be both have revolutionary styling and performance.
Mazda claims that its goals for such a car are;
- to deliver Mazda driving enthusiasts another car that maintains the "Soul of a Sportscar" with breathtaking performance and handling.
- to deliver a car that is able to be used with youthful and active lifestyles. A car that maintains a flexibility and is able to be used daily. I sometimes think that the FDrx7 skips this goal, its a great sports car but isn't has many limitations as a practical car.
- to deliver a car that is affordable for a younger generation who cant quite afford an rx8.
Unfortunately, there has been little information released about this car. There has been much speculation to what engine the Kabura will be powered by. The 2.0-litre version of Mazda's highly respected MZR twin camshaft 16-valve engine is highly likely but true Mazda enthusiasts believe a rotary engine should be used. Mazda America is pushing hard for a rotary engine as it believes this is what defines a true Mazda.
I would like to see a rotary powered Kubura. I really think that not putting in a rotary engine would take away much of the excitement of the car. If Mazda really wants to produce a car that maintains the "Soul of a Sportscar" it needs a high revving rotary engine. A nicely tuned naturally aspirated engine would be the only rotary engine that should be used.
Well with the arrival and sales of the new GTR, and talk of Honda realeasing a new NSX, there has been much interest in a new RX7. I would really like to see a new Rx7 which delivers a revolutionary styling and concept, and hopeful set a new benchmark, as the FD did in 1992. Even now, the FD has lines and interesting curves that give the car a almost post-modern feel when in its presence. In my opinion many cars have yet caught up with this modern styling.
Mazda has not announced anything about a new Rx7, but with the previous models being so popular coupled with the release of the new GTR/NSX, Mazda will probably look at creating a car to compete with these major players as it has done in the past.
I would personally like to see a car created that utilises another form of energy to give its power. I feel if Mazda want to build a truely unique sports car, a gas guzzling twin turbo shouldnt be used. The new GTR, while quick, i feel that the engine just reuses old technology and brings nothing truely new. In an effort to compete with European markets, it has built a European style car, with somewhat bland looks. Nothing really amazing. I hope that Mazda will be able to change this, and bring once again, some of the excitement that Japanese cars had in the past. Keeping it rotary of course!
Mazda claims that its goals for such a car are;
- to deliver Mazda driving enthusiasts another car that maintains the "Soul of a Sportscar" with breathtaking performance and handling.
- to deliver a car that is able to be used with youthful and active lifestyles. A car that maintains a flexibility and is able to be used daily. I sometimes think that the FDrx7 skips this goal, its a great sports car but isn't has many limitations as a practical car.
- to deliver a car that is affordable for a younger generation who cant quite afford an rx8.
Unfortunately, there has been little information released about this car. There has been much speculation to what engine the Kabura will be powered by. The 2.0-litre version of Mazda's highly respected MZR twin camshaft 16-valve engine is highly likely but true Mazda enthusiasts believe a rotary engine should be used. Mazda America is pushing hard for a rotary engine as it believes this is what defines a true Mazda.
I would like to see a rotary powered Kubura. I really think that not putting in a rotary engine would take away much of the excitement of the car. If Mazda really wants to produce a car that maintains the "Soul of a Sportscar" it needs a high revving rotary engine. A nicely tuned naturally aspirated engine would be the only rotary engine that should be used.
Well with the arrival and sales of the new GTR, and talk of Honda realeasing a new NSX, there has been much interest in a new RX7. I would really like to see a new Rx7 which delivers a revolutionary styling and concept, and hopeful set a new benchmark, as the FD did in 1992. Even now, the FD has lines and interesting curves that give the car a almost post-modern feel when in its presence. In my opinion many cars have yet caught up with this modern styling.
Mazda has not announced anything about a new Rx7, but with the previous models being so popular coupled with the release of the new GTR/NSX, Mazda will probably look at creating a car to compete with these major players as it has done in the past.
I would personally like to see a car created that utilises another form of energy to give its power. I feel if Mazda want to build a truely unique sports car, a gas guzzling twin turbo shouldnt be used. The new GTR, while quick, i feel that the engine just reuses old technology and brings nothing truely new. In an effort to compete with European markets, it has built a European style car, with somewhat bland looks. Nothing really amazing. I hope that Mazda will be able to change this, and bring once again, some of the excitement that Japanese cars had in the past. Keeping it rotary of course!
Source : bigwilliestyles2007.blogspot.com
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