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***Mazda~ Senku Concept***

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  1. CLUTCHONE

    CLUTCHONE Active Member

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    The sensational looking Mazda Senku is a four-seat sports car with the first-ever rotary-engined hybrid powertrain, not to mention some of the longest sliding doors in the business.

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    At 183 inches (15.3 feet) long, 73 inches across, and 55 inches in height, the Senku is a full nine inches longer, three inches wider, and two inches taller than an RX-8. It also sits on an extravagantly long, 122-inch wheelbase (sixteen inches longer than the RX-8's). Access to the sumptuous cabin is via massive, electrically operated "flying wing" sliding doors.

    The sleek exterior represents a possible direction for Mazda's next-generation styling. A two-stage, power-operated hatch lid moves up and out, and the rearmost part of the glass roof incorporates solar panels that help charge the hybrid battery.

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    Inside, the dashboard, the slim designer seats, and the door trim are finished in high-quality leather. Normally, the Senku is a two-seater, but the space behind the seats can be used either for storage or to adapt the car to a two-plus-two. The high-tech, two-level dash features a three-panel display on the top half displaying images from outside the car via on-board cameras. The lower half displays the audio and climate-control systems.

    The Senku's instruments--such as the speedo, the tach, and other gauges--plus the car's sat-nav system sit within a stylish, thick-rimmed steering wheel, also finished off in red leather.

    The totally new, Mazda-designed, rotary hybrid system uses a new direct-injection, two-rotor engine, combined with a motor, a generator, and a battery. The battery's location between the engine and the firewall, combined with the compact rotary engine's front-midship layout, helps create 50/50 weight distribution and a low center of gravity. This hybrid system also features an idling-stop system to boost economy and emissions.

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    There's more. Beneath the skin, Senku features a new type of "multi-frame" body construction supporting the engine and front suspension, designed to save weight and improve impact safety over a conventional chassis rail system. Virtual B-pillars are fitted inside the backs of the sliding doors to help maintain sufficient body rigidity despite the huge side door openings.

    The Senku has a seven-speed transmission and dry twin-plate clutch. The suspension consists of double wishbones at the front and a multilink rear setup. The concepts rides on monster 235/40R-22 Yokohama Advan Prototype 005 tires.

    Is the Senku the next RX-8? Maybe not, but it's one of the most interesting cars at this year's show.
     
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  2. g3teg97

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    Eww. Looks like a Batmobile because of the opened door.
     
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    strange:ermm:
     
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  4. DelSlowSI

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    what the heck is that!!!!!!! its really hard to get used to......dadadadadadadad dadadadadada BATMAN!!
     
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    i'll second that eww. not feelin that car. :)
     
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    It Will Never Happen Lol 2 Fake Lookin
     
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  7. Nachtmensch

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    ew...

    i REALLY hope mazda doesnt go that route.
     
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