Mazda will showcase the world premiere of the Mazda SENKU concept vehicle at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show, to be held at Makuhari Messe, Chiba prefecture, from Wednesday, October 19 through Sunday, November 6. The SENKU is a “four-seater rotary sports car for adults” that reflects a new direction for four-seater coupe with mature drivers in mind. The name “Senkuâ€? is a Japanese term meaning “pioneerâ€?, depicting Mazda’s spirit of pursuing “unique and exciting ventures” – such as the rotary engine.
The overarching design concept is “sharpness and mellowness,â€? and these contradictory factors are cleverly integrated to create a next-generation design standard. The features include an ultra-long wheelbase, minimal overhangs, a unique “floatingâ€? appearance supported by large tires, a smoothly dignified shape devoid of all ornamentation, and large “flying wing” electric-powered sliding doors. These elements come together in a revolutionary coupe form that is both dynamic and supremely elegant. In the cabin, personal space was designed to give priority to the people seated in the front seats, and interior trim was executed in supple, high-quality leather.
Located between the front and rear axles is the next-generation 13B-DI direct injection gasoline rotary engine with a hybrid unit.
This direct injection RE hybrid achieves high power output and lower fuel consumption along with the ideal 50:50 front/rear weight distribution and a low center of gravity, “providing fun and dynamic driving.”
