Mazda Kabura
Mazda Kabura at the Montreal Auto Show
The Mazda Kabura is a concept vehicle that the Japanese car manufacturer Mazda has introduced in 2006.
Overview
The kabura was introduced at the 2006 North American International Auto Show and is a small sports car, the styling and technology of future production models should represent. It was designed in Mazda of North America in Irvine (California ) by Franz von Holzhausen, who had also designed the Audi TT and the Pontiac Solstice.
The kabura has a front-engine, rear-wheel drive like the MX -5 and RX -8, as well as constructive reminiscent of the RX -8 and the set MX- third Instead of the typical 2 2 layout offers the kabura an unusual 3 1 arrangement, giving it over a classic coupé more room for the rider, without increasing size or weight. All seats of the passenger can be folded to create extra space for luggage.
The name derives from the Japanese kabura kabura -ya, an arrow, which emits a whining noise during the flight, and was used in medieval battles in Japan as a signal for the start of the battle. This " first arrow of the battle " is Mazda's pursuit of unique styling themes and technologies - such as the Wankel engine - represent. The kabura shows the first compact coupe for the 21st century by Mazda. Mazda has not announced plans to build the kabura in series, but its design shows many details that could put Mazda in a small series coupe. One of the intentions of the kabura is showing a possible style for future models.
The rear wheels of the kabura be powered by a 2.0-liter version of the Mazda MZR DOHC engine with 16 valves. The car has front tires from Bridgestone Potenza, size 245/35R19, rear and those of size 245/35R20. The concept car was with many chassis components of the MX -5, but its basic dimensions are between the MX- 3 and the RX -8.
Skin
The exterior of the kabura is described as broad and strong position with accentuated wheel arches and smooth surfaces reminiscent of classic coupes. The windscreen and the front part of the roof forming a frameless glass surface, extending from the bulkhead to the B-pillar. The tone of the overhead parts arranged this glass surface can be crystal clear to set completely opaque by the driver with a knob of.
Behind the B -pillar is a two-piece glass tailgate. Its upper part is usually flat. If it is established by an electric motor serving as a roof spoiler, at the same time drawing air from the inner space and increases the head space of the rear seat passengers. Integrated solar cells contribute to reducing the interior temperature and load a battery for servo drives. The larger glass door is hinged at the side and gives access to the trunk of the kabura.
Interior
The unusual 3 1 design of the interior is designed to provide comfortable seating for one or two passengers to the right of the driver, the fourth " Folding seat " behind the driver is used only when needed.
The driver's door provides access to the driver's seat and the rear folding seat. The other side of the car is made asymmetric. The glove compartment is omitted and the instrumentation kept as small as possible, so that the passenger seat is about 15 cm positioned further forward than the driver's seat. Thus, the second rider who sits behind the passenger, about the same space for legs, shoulders and head as the passenger. The kabura has a second half- door behind the passenger door, which facilitates the entry of the second rider. After the passenger door open, the rear half door can be operated with a switch in the rear fender, rather than to fold outwards.
The interior of the concept vehicle kabura is covered with regenerated leather substrate, derived primarily from industrial wastes from the manufacture of sports shoes the Nike brand.
Specifications
- Length: 4050 mm
- Width: 1780 mm
- Height: 1280 mm
- Wheelbase: 2550 mm
- Seating: four ( 3 1 seats)
- Engine: MZR 2.0-liter DOHC 16- valve with 150 hp ( 110 kW)
- Transmission: six-speed, manual
- Suspension, front / rear: Double wishbone / multi-link
- Front tires: 245/35 R19
- Rear tire: 245/35 R20