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Mazda Taiki Concept – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

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Mazda Taiki Concept – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Mazda Taiki Concept - 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Well this is one car that will most likely not see production for some time, or at the very least, not in its current futuristic form. Dubbed the Taiki concept, it features the next-generation rotary engine and according to Mazda, it will influence the future of the company’s sports coupe lineup.

Mazda Taiki Concept - 2008 Detroit Auto Show

The new engine, 16X RENESIS, is a 1.6-litre engine, a 0.3-litre increase over the current design. The new engine features a two rotor design as well as direct injection and a longer stroke.

Mazda Taiki Concept - 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Rotary fans will be pleased to know the Taiki concept is rumoured to be the platform for the return of the iconic RX-7.

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  • Simon

    Apart from the wheels, that looks awesome.

  • Adam J

    1.6-litre rotary? Jesus christ, how will that sound! It will be insane.

  • Lcat

    looks insane

  • greg

    one word, SUPERB

  • No Name

    Can see where Mazdas styling is going in the future what with this and the Furai. Not too keen myself…all looks a bit hoonish to be honest.

  • Oz.

    Great work of art Mazda! And Mazda was also my anti-spam word!

  • http://. Naughtyius Maximus

    HOT, REALLY

  • Ian

    Very futuristic, but the overall look is pretty awful. The front and rear of this are plain ugly IMO.