The Mazda Taiki (マツダ・大気, Matsuda Taiki) is a one-off concept car produced by Mazda, and is the fourth car in Mazda's 'Nagare' design series. Mazda says the Taiki "reflects one possible direction for a future generation of Mazda sports cars aimed at helping to create a sustainable society".

Mazda Taiki
Overview
ManufacturerMazda
Production2007
DesignerLaurens van den Acker, Joseph Reeve, Atsuhiko Yamada
Body and chassis
ClassSupercar, Concept car
Body style2-door coupé
LayoutFR layout
DoorsButterfly
RelatedMazda Nagare
Mazda Ryuga
Mazda Hakaze
Mazda Furai
Powertrain
Engine1600cc 16X Wankel engine
Transmission7-speed Dry twin clutch automatic

The car

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Side view

Drivetrain

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The Taiki uses a front engine, rear-wheel drive layout and is powered by Mazda's next generation RENESIS rotary 16X engine, which is mated to a 7-speed, double-clutch gearbox. The 16X engine is said to replace the RX-8's 13B engine. The name Taiki means 'atmosphere' in Japanese.

Design

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Exterior

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Rear view

The exterior design, created by Joseph Reeve under the direction of Atsuhiko Yamada, is inspired by flowing robes. The Taiki has butterfly doors and a very impressive drag coefficient of 0.25. Even the wheels and tires were designed with aerodynamics in mind.

Interior

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The interior, designed by Troy Trinh, is influenced by 'koinobori' - Japanese carp streamers, and the black & white colour break is inspired by the symbol for Yin-Yang. The driver's side of the cabin is black, while the passenger side is white.

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References

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http://www.cardesignnews.com/site/home/design_reviews/display/store4/item93943/[permanent dead link]