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The Eleventh Concept Car from the Top 17: Mazda Furai

Welcome, gearheads, to an exhilarating journey through automotive history as we unveil the Mazda Furai—the epitome of innovation, speed, and sheer adrenaline. Strap in as we delve into the dynamic world of the Mazda Furai, where passion meets precision and craftsmanship reigns supreme. Unveiling the Masterpiece On a fateful day in December 2007, automotive enthusiasts were treated to a sight unlike any other—the Mazda Furai. Derived from the Japanese word meaning "sound of the wind," this concept car was more than just a vehicle; it was a symphony of design and engineering. Officially introduced at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the Furai marked the culmination of Mazda's relentless pursuit of automotive excellence. A Racing Legacy Drawing inspiration from its illustrious ancestor, the 1991 24 Hours of Le Mans-winning 787B, the Mazda Furai was destined for greatness on the track. Adorned with striking red and silver aero work and proudly sport...

Mazda RX-7 Twin Turbo Review - Is It Still Good After 25 Years?

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6 APRIL 2020 The joy of driving, lightweight design and the rotary engine: three elements that define Mazda’s DNA – and continue to fascinate the team at the Hiroshima-based carmaker. One Mazda stands out from all the rest for giving all these elements a new level of meaning, cementing the compact rotary-engined sports car in the minds of driving enthusiasts in the UK and around the world. Launched in 1978, the Mazda RX-7 was Mazda’s first mass-market sports car and would go on to become the best-selling rotary powered vehicle in history. And it also propelled the brand’s success on the race track to unprecedented levels. The distinctive howl of the RX-7’s twin-rotor powerplant rocked race tracks in Europe and beyond from the beginning, winning the British Saloon Car Championship in 1980 and 1981 and demonstrating its reliability by taking overall victory at the 1981 24 Hours of Spa – the first Japanese car to achieve this. It was a golden age elsewhere, too. In the US, th...

MAZDA 100周年特別記念車 「マツダの想いをカタチに」 : 初の4輪乗用車R360クーペをオマージュ

Mazda marks centenary with special edition

To mark the 100th Anniversary of the business, Mazda has launched a special edition, available across its entire range1, that celebrates the uniqueness of its first passenger car, the R360 Coupe. Many of characteristics of the R360 Coupe, such as industry leading technology, attention to design details and a great driving experience, still underpin every Mazda car today, delighting fans around the world. The anniversary editions will feature the white and burgundy two-tone colour that made the R360 Coupe such a hit when it launched in 1960 and feature several unique 100th Anniversary elements. Mazda R360 Coupe (1960) The R360 Coupe was Mazda’s first passenger vehicle and was an immediate success with drivers due to its unique, futuristic styling, great handling and competitive pricing, giving many people their first experience of the freedom of car ownership.  The car had a four-cycle engine, unprecedented in micro-mini passenger cars of the time, automatic tra...

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The 9th Dream Car from the Top 10: GM-X Stiletto

When we think of dream cars, our minds often race to sleek designs, innovative technology, and that unmistakable feeling of pure, unbridled passion. The GM-X Stiletto encapsulates all of these elements and more, making it a worthy contender in our top ten list. Ranked at number nine, this concept car from 1964 remains a beacon of automotive ingenuity and a symbol of a bygone era that continues to inspire. A Journey Back to the Jet Age To fully appreciate the GM-X Stiletto, we must travel back to the 1950s and '60s, a time when America was captivated by the future. The jet-age was in full swing, and cars were designed with a sense of bold optimism. Under the visionary leadership of Harley Earl and Bill Mitchell, General Motors created vehicles that mimicked the sleek lines and advanced technologies of jet aircraft. The GM-X Stiletto, born in 1964, was a product of this era's boundless imagination. The Visionary Design The GM-X Stiletto was first unveiled at the 1964-1965 World’s...

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