Mazda Iconic SP concept is the electric twist to the Miata legacy

Mazda's participation at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 began with the announcement of the Iconic SP, a a sports car concept with an innovative powertrain. The car looks like a hearty salute to the beloved Mazda MX-5 (or Miata, as many revere it), but it brings plenty of cutting edge tech.

Most notably, Mazda's two-rotor EV system. So the EV concept uses a twin-rotor rotary engine (reminiscent of yet another classic - the RX7 FD) powered by carbon-neutral fuel for electricity generation. An interesting take on an EREV (Extended Range Electric Vehicle) then.

The generation is placed low and right in the center of the vehicle, helping bring the center of gravity close to the middle of the car. The actual motor driving the rear wheels delivers 370 PS (365 hp). The modest Miata has grown some serious muscles.

The Iconic SP is 164.6 inches long, making it 10.4 inches longer than the current MX-5. It is 72.8 inches wide, which is 4.53 inches more than the MX-5 and it stands 2.95 inches lower at 45.3 inches. The wheelbase is 280 mm longer and at 3,197 lb the Iconic SP is nearly 882 lb heavier than the MX-5. However with its 365 hp powertrain it ends up with 8.75 lb per hp ratio, compared to the MX-5's 14.86 lb per hp.

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