Mazda Iconic SP Rotary-EV Sports Concept Unveiled with Classic Pop-up Headlights
A unique two-rotor rotary EV system is at the heart of the Iconic SP concept. The central rotary engine is responsible for recharging the batteries using hydrogen or renewable fuel sources. It is unknown whether this concept will be put into production.
By Divyam Dubey
Mazda has unveiled the Iconic SP concept, a compact sports car that harks back to Mazda's iconic pop-up headlights, a distinctive design element not seen in their sports cars for quite some time. The butterfly-style doors give the otherwise traditional design a contemporary twist in this concept. While the Iconic SP's future in production is unclear, Mazda is quick to point out that they are just as committed to providing drivers with the pleasure of the open road as they were before they began producing SUVs.
Mazda's latest sports car concept elegantly combines the company's storied driving pedigree with the dawn of the electric vehicle age. The Iconic SP uses its two-rotor engine not for driving the wheels directly but for charging a battery of unknown capacity, which in turn supplies energy to an electric motor of an undisclosed type. Mazda boasts that the rotary engine can function on several fuels, including hydrogen and renewable sources, and that the battery can be recharged quickly and easily by plugging the vehicle into a conventional electrical socket.
Mazda Iconic SP Rotary-EV Sports Concept: Design
The Mazda Iconic SP concept looks like the Mazda Vision Study Concept from 2022 at first glance. Mazda has always been ahead of the curve when it comes to unveiling concept cars, but the Iconic SP is a true game-changer in the compact sports car segment, representing Mazda's commitment to the "Joy of Driving." Mazda's core conviction is that cars are fundamental to their customers' daily lives, making statements like this all the more important.
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The front end of the Iconic SP concept includes Mazda's modern grille design and small retractable (pop-up) headlamps, the latter are a throwback to Mazda's earlier sports cars. To reveal a minimalist, fluidly conceived interior, the concept is clad in Viola Red, a shade lighter than the distinctive Soul Red Crystal finish, and has butterfly-style doors that swing upward. However, since this is purely a conceptual design, its journey to production remains uncertain.
Mazda designed the Iconic SP to meet the needs of a changing auto industry while touching the hearts of dedicated motorists. Its proportions are like a Coca-Cola bottle, and it has a low centre of gravity, all in service of delivering the pure joy of driving. It has a fixed roof and is significantly larger and heavier than the modern Mazda Miata.
Mazda Iconic SP Rotary-EV Sports Concept: Engine
Mazda has long since moved away from using rotary engines, yet the company has become known for them. However, to increase the MX-30 EV's driving range, Mazda installed a tiny rotary engine. Mazda's Iconic SP concept has a brand-new drivetrain design. This state-of-the-art design makes use of a two-rotor rotary EV system powered by a small, adaptable rotary engine. This engine is in charge of recharging the battery and uses carbon-free fuels like hydrogen to accomplish it. The battery can also be charged from the outside.
Mazda's location of the rotary engine at the centre of the Iconic SP concept not only allows for a low-slung, aerodynamic bonnet but also delivers a near-ideal weight distribution of roughly 50 per cent front to back. This harmony should lead to superior handling and performance when driving. According to Mazda, the Iconic SP concept weighs in at around 1,449kg. With a maximum output of 360bhp, the two-rotor rotary EV system is a sight worth seeing and promises an exciting driving experience.
