Mazda Taiki
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Mazda Taiki | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Mazda |
Production | 2007 |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Supercar, Concept car |
Body style | 2-door coupé |
Layout | FR layout |
Doors | Butterfly |
Related | Mazda Nagare Mazda Ryuga Mazda Hakaze Mazda Furai |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1600cc 16X Wankel engine |
Transmission | 7-speed Dry twin clutch automatic |
The Mazda Taiki (マツダ・大気, Matsuda Taiki) is a one-off concept car produced by Mazda, and is the fourth car in Mazda's 'Nagare' design series. Mazda says the Taiki "reflects one possible direction for a future generation of Mazda sports cars aimed at helping to create a sustainable society".
The car
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Drivetrain
[edit]The Taiki uses a front engine, rear-wheel drive layout and is powered by Mazda's next generation RENESIS rotary 16X engine, which is mated to a 7-speed, double-clutch gearbox. The 16X engine is said to replace the RX-8's 13B engine. The name Taiki means 'atmosphere' in Japanese.
Design
[edit]Exterior
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The exterior design, created by Joseph Reeve under the direction of Atsuhiko Yamada, is inspired by flowing robes. The Taiki has butterfly doors and a very impressive drag coefficient of 0.25. Even the wheels and tires were designed with aerodynamics in mind.
Interior
[edit]The interior, designed by Troy Trinh, is influenced by 'koinobori' - Japanese carp streamers, and the black & white colour break is inspired by the symbol for Yin-Yang. The driver's side of the cabin is black, while the passenger side is white.
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- www.drive.com.au Archived 2009-07-26 at the Wayback Machine
- www.themotorreport.com.au
http://www.cardesignnews.com/site/home/design_reviews/display/store4/item93943/[permanent dead link]