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Ohio Enthusiast · 01-10-2022, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by spcmafia

I wonder if Ax1 is the center of gravity for the entire car (which seem extremely low) or just the engine/transmission/driveshaft/diff components shown here.

Either way, the packaging looks drool worthy (super low, super far back).

NoHaveMSG · 01-10-2022, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

Not sure they needed a patent on this

On a side note, companies patent things all the time. Doesn't mean they intend to use it.

Spuds · 01-10-2022, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

On a side note, companies patent things all the time. Doesn't mean they intend to use it.

In fact most things that are patented are never actually used/produced.

NoHaveMSG · 01-10-2022, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Spuds

In fact most things that are patented are never actually used/produced.

I have heard trademarks are even worse. Never had a reason to look though.

Kaotic Lazagna · 01-10-2022, 09:57 PM

I remember reading somewhere that if Mazda every brought back the rotary engine, it'll be as a generator for a hybrid system. So it's interesting to see a driveshaft there.

strat61caster · 01-11-2022, 04:59 PM

Hah if you think you sit far back in a zupra, this thing looks ridiculous, sit on the transaxle get your feet cooked by a three rotor, and it'll come with both a frunk and a trunk? Looks wicked, Japanese Morgan/Lotus 7 that goes brap brap.

gymratter · 01-11-2022, 10:29 PM

speculation that this could have been a drive train mule.

LancePower · 01-12-2022, 01:57 AM

WolfpackS2k · 01-13-2022, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiske

Personally, I'd jump at an AWD Mazda 3 hatchback for a daily if they gave it a stronger engine. Tack on a 6-speed, decent brakes and and the old MazdaSpeed branding and it might even grab some of the WRX crowd.

250 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque isn't strong enough? That's already more powerful than a WRX.

Kiske · 01-13-2022, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

250 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque isn't strong enough? That's already more powerful than a WRX.

In the winter, I daily a built evo.

gymratter · 05-17-2023, 01:11 PM

Mazda Patent Shows Another Rotary Sports Car, This Time A PHEV With AWD

https://www.motor1.com/news/667392/m...ts-car-patent/

Sasquachulator · 05-18-2023, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

250 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque isn't strong enough? That's already more powerful than a WRX.

But a WRX is slow as shit.

It needs at least 400hp and 400lb/ft of torque....then it might be fast enough.

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