Mazda RX-Vision
{{Short description|Concept car produced by Mazda}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Mazda RX-Vision
| image = Mazda RX-Vision in Automobile Council 2016.jpg
| caption =
| manufacturer = Mazda
| production = 2015
| class = Concept car
| body_style = 2-door coupé
| platform =
| layout = FR layout
| engine = 2.6 L SKYACTIV-R naturally aspirated quad-rotor 26B
| transmission = 6-speed SKYACTIV-MT manual
| wheelbase = {{convert|2700|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4389|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1925|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1160|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
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The Mazda RX-Vision is a concept sports car produced by the Japanese car manufacturer Mazda, presented in 2015.
Presentation
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The RX-Vision was presented at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2015.{{cite web|title=Mazda RX-Vision : le retour du rotatif|url=https://www.moniteurautomobile.be/actu-auto/prototypes-et-concepts/tokyo-2015-mazda-rx-vision-le-retour-du-rotatif.html|author=Olivier Duquesne|agency=Le Moniteur automobile|date=28 October 2015}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cars.com/articles/mazda-unveils-rx-vision-concept-at-tokyo-motor-show-1420682593902/|title=Mazda Unveils RX-Vision Concept at Tokyo Motor Show|date=October 29, 2015|accessdate=October 21, 2022|first=Aaron|last=Bragman|publisher=Cars.com}} A racing version of the car, the Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept, was announced at the 2019 FIA Gran Turismo Championship World Finals. Designed for the Group GT3 regulations and for the Gran Turismo Sport video game, the car became available on the game in May 2020.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gtplanet.net/gt-sport-update-159-arrives-20200522/|title=GT Sport Update 1.59 Arrives, Adds Mazda RX-Vision GT3|date=2020-05-22|website=GTPlanet|language=en-US|access-date=2020-06-10}}
Specifications
The RX-Vision uses Skyactiv-R technology, which guarantees reliability and low fuel consumption by reducing the weight of the parts. At the design level, the KODO philosophy (the soul of movement) has been applied.{{cite web|title=MAZDA: Mazda Reveals Mazda RX-VISION Concept {{!}} News Releases|url=http://www2.mazda.com/en/publicity/release/2015/201510/151028a.html|website=www2.mazda.com|access-date=2017-07-25}} Although it is not specified how many rotors the original concept car has, the RX-Vision GT3 Concept is stated to use a four-rotor engine.{{Cite web|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/424655/mazda-rx-vision-gt3-concept-gran-turismo/|title=Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept Joins Gran Turismo Sport|date=2020-05-21|website=Motor1|language=en-US|access-date=2020-06-17}}
Awards
The Mazda RX-Vision concept was voted "Most Beautiful Concept Car" at the International Automobile Festival in Paris in 2016.{{cite web|title=MAZDA: Mazda RX-VISION Named Most Beautiful Concept Car {{!}} News Releases|url=http://www2.mazda.com/en/publicity/release/2016/201601/160128b.html|website=www2.mazda.com|access-date=2017-07-25}}
References
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External links
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Category:Cars introduced in 2015