Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 9:14
That's right, Mazda has released yet another odd looking concept. Not exactly my cup of tea, but interesting article nonetheless-
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/02/tokyo-p...-taiki-concept/
This is what I find most interesting:
"New Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid
Compared with the Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE, the new Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid yields 40% better output, resulting in enhanced acceleration performance and an extended hydrogen-fueled range of about 200km, or twice that of the RX-8 Hydrogen RE. Seating capacity is also increased to give accommodation for five adults along with greater luggage space. The hydrogen rotary engine is changed from a longitudinal to a transverse layout and its intake/exhaust resistance and combustion efficiency are improved to yield high output across a wide range of engine speeds. The hybrid system employed for the hydrogen rotary engine efficiently converts energy from hydrogen combustion into electricity that powers the electric motor. Thanks to progress in electric drive technology, the system realizes high energy-efficiency and a quick response allied with low fuel consumption. Acceleration kicks in the instant you hit the accelerator, creating a direct feeling of power.
Plant-derived Mazda Biotechmaterial*2 is used for interior plastic parts and seat fabrics to accelerate research and development for commercial use."
That information combined with this:
"Next Generation RENESIS (Rotary Engine 16X)
In developing the next-generation RENESIS, Mazda made a thoroughgoing revision of engine dimensions including the trochoid rotor housing, adopting a longer stroke and larger displacement of 1600cc (800cc x 2) aimed to raise thermal efficiency and boost torque at all engine speeds. By employing the Hydrogen RE design policy of a direct injection system and aluminum side housing, as well as various other measures, we are further promoting the rotary engine's merits of light weight and compact size."
Now my questions come into play.... now I know Mazda's former hydrogen powered rotary in Japan was rated at 206bhp when running on gas, and 107bhp when running on hydrogen... and I've found a related article claiming in hydrogen mode, power is up from 107bhp to 147bhp, but I can't find any other information about the gas powered peak power.... but it's nice to hear the next rotary should be going from a 1.3L to a 1.6L, now since it says power will be increased approximately 40%, then for the hydro portion, going from 107bhp to 147bhp would be right in line.... if similar power was found on the gas portion (40% increase) of the motor, power would go from 206bhp to about 288bhp, which is exactly what the RX-8 needs. Let's just hope the next gen rotary is a 1.6L hopefully making a good bit more power [img]http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/02/tokyo-p...-taiki-concept/
This is what I find most interesting:
"New Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid
Compared with the Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE, the new Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid yields 40% better output, resulting in enhanced acceleration performance and an extended hydrogen-fueled range of about 200km, or twice that of the RX-8 Hydrogen RE. Seating capacity is also increased to give accommodation for five adults along with greater luggage space. The hydrogen rotary engine is changed from a longitudinal to a transverse layout and its intake/exhaust resistance and combustion efficiency are improved to yield high output across a wide range of engine speeds. The hybrid system employed for the hydrogen rotary engine efficiently converts energy from hydrogen combustion into electricity that powers the electric motor. Thanks to progress in electric drive technology, the system realizes high energy-efficiency and a quick response allied with low fuel consumption. Acceleration kicks in the instant you hit the accelerator, creating a direct feeling of power.
Plant-derived Mazda Biotechmaterial*2 is used for interior plastic parts and seat fabrics to accelerate research and development for commercial use."
That information combined with this:
"Next Generation RENESIS (Rotary Engine 16X)
In developing the next-generation RENESIS, Mazda made a thoroughgoing revision of engine dimensions including the trochoid rotor housing, adopting a longer stroke and larger displacement of 1600cc (800cc x 2) aimed to raise thermal efficiency and boost torque at all engine speeds. By employing the Hydrogen RE design policy of a direct injection system and aluminum side housing, as well as various other measures, we are further promoting the rotary engine's merits of light weight and compact size."
Now my questions come into play.... now I know Mazda's former hydrogen powered rotary in Japan was rated at 206bhp when running on gas, and 107bhp when running on hydrogen... and I've found a related article claiming in hydrogen mode, power is up from 107bhp to 147bhp, but I can't find any other information about the gas powered peak power.... but it's nice to hear the next rotary should be going from a 1.3L to a 1.6L, now since it says power will be increased approximately 40%, then for the hydro portion, going from 107bhp to 147bhp would be right in line.... if similar power was found on the gas portion (40% increase) of the motor, power would go from 206bhp to about 288bhp, which is exactly what the RX-8 needs. Let's just hope the next gen rotary is a 1.6L hopefully making a good bit more power [img]http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]