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Mazda Motor Corporation, commonly referred to just as Mazda, is a Japanese automaker based in Fuchū, Aki District,Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.

In 2007, Mazda produced almost 1.3 million vehicles for global sales, the majority of which (nearly 1 million) were produced in the company's Japanese plants, with the remainder coming from a variety of other plants worldwide. In 2011, Mazda was the fifteenth biggest automaker by production worldwide.

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For the "MAZDA RX-VISION GT3 CONCEPT" the beauty of the original base car’s design was made even more aggressive in order for it to become the epitome of a race car. In the pursuit of unprecedented performance and the output needed for the Gr.3 class, it follows in the footsteps of the former MAZDA 787B engine concept and mounts a 4-rotor engine, reborn using the latest SKYACTIV technology, in its lightweight chassis.
The base vehicle "MAZDA RX-VISION" is a concept car that was revealed at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. Based on the “KODO -Soul of Motion-” design theme, it was designed to be the most beautiful FR sports car that Mazda could conceive of and was equipped with a next-generation "SKYACTIV-R” rotary engine (RE). The model embodies a dream vehicle that Mazda hopes to make it real one day.

DESIGN STORY
The "MAZDA RX-VISION GT3 CONCEPT" is a co-creation of Mazda's designers and Polyphony Digital's digital modelers. The original "MAZDA RX-VISION" was selected as the "Most Beautiful Concept Car of the Year" at the 33rd Festival Automobile International held in France in January 2016 and has been highly praised by countless people globally.

This design project started in the fall of 2019. An image sketch was released at the venue for the world final of the "FIA Gran Turismo Championship" held in Monaco in November of the same year where it was announced that the vehicle would be added to the 2020 update of "Gran Turismo SPORT". From then on, the design was steadily polished, with frequent back and forth between Polyphony Digital and Mazda Design, and the modeling work progressed from there.　

The MAZDA RX-VISION GT3 CONCEPT accords with the FIA GT3 rules and performance requirements for race cars. While the original cabin and door shape are maintained in accordance with GT3 vehicle regulations, the front / rear tire treads have been expanded and it has received a wide fender. It is also equipped with a large engine hood outlet that improves both aerodynamic performance and cooling in the engine room, a front lower spoiler that controls cooling performance and front downforce, along with a rear spoiler and under diffuser that increases rear downforce and ensures rear wheel traction. The front projection area was minimized in order to improve the aerodynamics, and proportions were pursued that would reduce the vehicle height and set it lower. Weight reduction and a lower center of gravity were accomplished through removing unnecessary parts in the interior and replacing heavy materials. An ideal 48:52 front-rear weight distribution was also achieved. Each function within the cockpit was arranged with an emphasis on ease of operation during the race. In particular, the steering wheel uses a special design that improves operability. The interior layout of all Mazda models are developed in the pursuit of superior ergonomics and have earned the cars a high reputation. Similarly, the MAZDA RX-VISION GT3 CONCEPT prioritizes aspects such as seat shape, driving position, pedal arrangement and visibility during driving as essential items. Whether a road car or a virtual race car, Mazda cars all share the philosophy of being "human-centered".

Similar to mass production vehicle development, the MAZDA RX-VISION GT3 CONCEPT began with design sketch work for each component, followed by 3D digital modeling, and then completion of a detailed final design. This Gr.3 virtual race car, designed to achieve a high level of competitiveness, was made possible through Polyphony Digital’s state of the art modeling technology.

We set out to design the most aesthetic and fast GT3 race car in the world based on the FR-sport concept MAZDA RX-VISION, that was crowned the "Most Beautiful Concept Car of the Year" in France in January 2016. Focusing especially on the exterior, we sought to eliminate waste, and pursue functional beauty. Developing a design with soul is not only essential for mass-produced cars and concept cars but was also integral for this virtual race car. This time Mazda’s exterior and interior designers worked together with Polyphony Digital’s digital modelers to build this car in the spirit of co-creation.

The "human-centered" development concept is common to all Mazda vehicles, beginning right from the initial design stages. At Mazda’s Design Headquarters, starting from the directors, there are numerous car lovers, many of whom are closely acquainted with the "Gran Turismo" series and motorsports. So, we progressed with design work while consulting with these individuals on how the car should perform and be operated during races, while at the same time envisioning how it would actually run on the race track. Balancing the beauty of its appearance with its function and performance as a race car, while at the same time also satisfying all the regulations, was like trying to thread a needle. I truly want to thank all those at Polyphony Digital who shared our aspirations and met our numerous revision requests.

Ultimately, we were able to create this MAZDA RX-VISION GT3 CONCEPT, which embodies our ideal conception for a vehicle in the virtual world and will be the car to beat in "Gran Turismo SPORT". I hope that everyone around the world will enjoy driving it.

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The Mazdaspeed3 is a sport compact hatchback introduced for the 2007 model year by Mazdaspeed and produced until 2013. The Mazdaspeed3 is a performance-enhanced version of the 5-door Mazda3.

Mazda unveiled the Mazda3 MPS (Mazda Performance Series) at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show in February. The same model is sold in North America as the Mazdaspeed3 and as the Mazdaspeed Axela in Japan. The vehicle is front-wheel drive and powered by a 2.3 litres (2,261 cc) turbocharged inline-four gasoline engine. The Mazdaspeed3 was designed prior to the latest generation of hot hatches, including the Dodge Caliber SRT-4, Ford Focus ST, and the Volkswagen Golf/Rabbit GTI.[citation needed] The engine produces a power output of 263 hp (196 kW) and 280 lb⋅ft (380 N⋅m) of torque. The Mazdaspeed3 also features a limited slip differential.

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The Mazda Furai was a concept car revealed on 27 December 2007 and designed by Swift Engineering and manufactured by Mazda. A teaser image of the vehicle was released on 11 December 2007. The Furai officially debuted at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Wing and exhaust in detail from the Mazda Furai on display at the 2008 Canadian International Auto Show
The Furai, meaning "sound of the wind", was the fifth and last of the Nagare line of concept cars that have been made by Mazda since 2006. The chassis was based on the Courage Compétition C65 Le Mans Prototype that Mazda last used to compete in the American Le Mans Series, two seasons previously and was designed to use E100 ethanol fuel, it was powered by a heavily modified 20B 3-rotor wankel engine that produces 450 bhp (336 kW; 456 PS). The engine was developed and built by renowned rotary tuner, Racing Beat, who also built the car's rotary-shaped muffler canister.

The car wore the number 55, that of its 1991 24 Hours of Le Mans-winning ancestor, the 787B. Unlike many concept cars, the Furai was fully functional and was tested at various tracks. It ran at Laguna Seca and Buttonwillow.

The head designer, Laurens van den Acker, had stated in an interview with Top Gear magazine that there would have been possibilities of the Furai being used for racing in Le Mans, and he also had strong hopes that the car could be brought to the market.

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Mazda Lola B09-86

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Based on the latest Lola chassis, the RML Lola Mazda embodied all the most up-to-date developments in aerodynamics, composite technology and chassis design, but with the added benefit of knowledge gleaned from six highly-successful years in endurance motorsport. RML has all the technical abilities and resources to carry out extensive independent development, as befits a company that has designed and created cars of its own from the ground up, such as the Saleen S7, and has engineered major racing programmes for leading manufacturers such as Chevrolet, Mercedes, Vauxhall, Honda and Aston Martin.

The expertise and understanding that brought two back-to-back class victories in the Le Mans 24 Hours were applied to the RML Lola Mazda, and many of the refinements that gave the MGs their reliability and superlative handling have been carried over to the new car. These included specific components intended to help the car and its drivers cope with endurance events of six, ten or twenty-four hour duration, including reserve alternators and starter motors, mechanical gearchange back-up to the sophisticated steering-wheel mounted paddle-shift installation, advanced on-board telemetry, live-feed video monitoring equipment, and several instances of dual and tandem electronic and other essential systems.

As the old adage goes; to finish first, first one has to finish, and the emphasis at RML is shared equally between speed and performance on the one hand, and longevity and reliability on the other.
When first delivered to RML, the chassis was designated a B08/80. However, concurrent with the installation of the new Mazda engine, the car also benefited from the implementation of the full 2009 specification aerodynamic package and revised bodywork. This had been developed by Lola in Huntingdon in response to changes in the racing regulations between 2008 and 2009, including the reduction in width of the rear wing. As a result the car is now officially designated as a Lola Mazda B09/86, the eighty-six being used by Lola to identify any Mazda-powered chassis.

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Mazda takes the adaptable KODO design, its ‘Soul of Motion’, and applies it to great effect on the 2017 and 2018 RT24-P’s frame, build, and aesthetics. You can find its influence on every part of the Mazda RT24-P, from the graceful contours sweeping around its beautiful body to the signature five-point Mazda grille fitted at the front of a lean, yet formidable fascia. This KODO built framework helps to bring even greater performance and responsive handling to the competitive world of racing, creating an incredibly aerodynamic and efficient race car.

Additionally, it’s interesting to note that RT24-P stands for ‘Road to 24’. This signifies Mazda’s driver development program that provides scholarships to up and coming grassroots race car drivers.

The current model of the 2017 Mazda RT24-P is equipped with an MZ-2.0T engine under its hood. It’s unclear if the upcoming 2018 model plans to change this machinery. For those unfamiliar with this design, the MZ-2.0T is a 2L inline 4 engine. Similar sized inline 4 engines are found in many current commercial cars available now on the market. However, the MZ-2.0T is unique and retuned. It keeps the very lightweight design of the 2L engine to help the RT24-P remain incredibly maneuverable for quicks turns and adjustments on the race track. However, despite its size, the MZ-2.0T engine of the Mazda RT24-P produces up to 600 horsepower

Mazda RT24-P LMP2

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The second generation of the RX-7 ("FC", VIN begins JM1FC3 or JMZFC1), still known as the Mazda Savanna RX-7 in Japan, featured a complete restyling much like similar sports cars of the era such as the Nissan 300ZX. Mazda's development team, led by Chief Project Engineer Akio Uchiyama, chose to focus on the American market when designing the FC, where the majority of first-generation of the RX-7 models had been sold. The team drew inspiration from successful sports cars that were popular at the time, such as studying the suspension design of the Porsche 928.

While the SA22 was a purer sports car, the FC tended toward the softer sport-tourer trends of its day, sharing some similarities with the HB series Cosmo. Handling was much improved, with less of the oversteer tendencies of the SA22. The rear end design was vastly improved from the SA22's live rear axle to a more modern, Independent Rear Suspension (rear axle). Steering was more precise, with rack and pinion steering replacing the old recirculating-ball steering of the SA22. Disc brakes also became standard, with some models (S4: Sport, GXL, GTU, Turbo II, Convertible; S5: GXL, GTUs, Turbo, Convertible) offering four-piston front brakes. The rear seats were optional in some models of the FC RX-7, but are not commonly found in the American Market. Mazda also introduced Dynamic Tracking Suspension System (DTSS) in the FC. The revised independent rear suspension incorporated special toe control hubs which were capable of introducing a limited degree of passive rear steering under cornering loads. The DTSS worked by allowing a slight amount of toe-out under normal driving conditions but induced slight toe-in under heavier cornering loads at around 0.5g or more; toe-out in the rear allows for a more responsive rotation of the rear, but toe-in allowed for a more stable rear under heavier cornering. Another new feature was the Auto Adjusting Suspension (AAS). The system changed damping characteristics according to the road and driving conditions. The system compensated for camber changes and provided anti-dive and anti-squat effects.

The Turbo II model uses a turbocharger with a twin scroll design. The smaller primary chamber is engineered to cancel the turbo lag at low engine speeds. At higher revolutions, the secondary chamber is opened, pumping out 33 percent more power than the naturally aspirated counterpart. The Turbo II also has an air-to-air intercooler which has a dedicated intake on the hood. The intake is slightly offset toward the left side of the hood. In the Japanese market, only the turbocharged engine was available; the naturally-aspirated version was only available for select export markets. This can be attributed to insurance companies in many Western nations penalising turbocharged cars (thus restricting potential sales).

The Series 5 (1989–1992) featured updated styling and better engine management, as well as lighter rotors and a higher compression ratio 9.7:1 for the naturally aspirated model, and 9.0:1 for the turbo model. The naturally aspirated Series 5's 13B-DEI engine was rated at 160 hp (119 kW; 162 PS), while the Series 5 Turbo was rated at 200 hp (149 kW; 203 PS) at 6,500 rpm and 195 lb⋅ft (264 N⋅m) of torque at 3,500 rpm.

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13B:

The Drift RX7 has reduced weight, increased horsepower and tunable suspension. The front suspension has also been fitted with Haraguchi knuckles allowing increased steering lock of up to 55 degrees and lower ackerman angle.

20B:

This car is an engine swapped version of the RX-7 Drift car, it has been equpped with a 20B triple rotor engine pushing 480HP at peak.

LS3:

This car is an engine swapped version of the RX-7 Drift car, it has been equpped with a Chevrolet LS3 V8 engine pushing 460HP at peak.

SR20DET:

This car is an engine swapped version of the RX-7 Drift car, it has been equipped with a Nissan SR20DET engine pushing 400HP at peak.

RX7 Drift Pack 4x

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The Mazda RX-7 is a sports car produced by the Japanese automaker Mazda from 1978 to 2002. The original RX-7 featured a 1,146 cc (69.9 cu in) twin-rotor Wankel rotary engine and a front-midship, rear-wheel drive layout. The RX-7 replaced the RX-3, with both models sold in Japan as the Mazda Savanna.

The original RX-7 was a sports car with pop-up headlamps. The compact and lightweight Wankel rotary engine is situated slightly behind the front axle, a configuration marketed by Mazda as "front mid-engine". It was offered as a two-seat coupé, with optional "occasional" rear seats in Japan, Australia, the United States, and other parts of the world. The rear seats were initially marketed as a dealer-installed option for the North American markets.

The RX-7 made Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list five times. 811,634 RX-7s were produced.

The RX-7 has become notable through pop culture such as The Fast and the Furious series, Initial D, Need for Speed, Wangan Midnight, and Gran Turismo.

RX7 TA

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Mazda has a long history of breaking with convention, but few did so with as much conviction as the RX-8, and it’s arguably even more fascinating now than it was at its 2003 launch.

Rear-drive, naturally aspirated, manual sports cars are few and far between in 2023, even if you completely ignore the RX-8's unique Wankel rotary engine and coupe-esque, suicide-doored body style. At launch it went toe-to-toe with cars like the Honda S2000 and Nissan 350Z, while we also pitched it against other mechanically quirky rivals like the Subaru Impreza WRX and Volkswagen Golf R32.

Unlike the RX-7 (which had ceased production in Japan in 2002, but had long since disappeared from sale in Europe) the Renesis was naturally-aspirated rather than turbocharged, but still capable of producing 237bhp at a free-spinning 8500rpm. A lower-output 189bhp version was also available. The former was attached to a six-speed manual gearbox, while the latter got a five-speed with different ratios.