Kabura

At the Detroit Motor Show in 2006 Mazda revealed a new concept car called Kabura. Kabura or Kaburaya, meaning the sound an arrow makes when it is fired from a bow to signal to begin a war, is smaller than the Rx8 but the compact RWD platform is build as a true drivers car. This car utilizers parts from both the new Mx5 roadster and rx8. The rx8 style fenders create a futuristic, post-modern feeling that both the FDrx7 and the Rx8 both maintain. Mazda has invested heavily into this concept and has wants to produce a car that will be both have revolutionary styling and performance.







Instead of a 2+2 layout, Mazda has designed a 1+3 layout. This layout gives passengers more comfort to enjoy the driving experience.



Mazda claims that its goals for such a car are;

- to deliver Mazda driving enthusiasts another car that maintains the "Soul of a Sportscar" with breathtaking performance and handling.

- to deliver a car that is able to be used with youthful and active lifestyles. A car that maintains a flexibility and is able to be used daily. I sometimes think that the FDrx7 skips this goal, its a great sports car but isn't has many limitations as a practical car.

- to deliver a car that is affordable for a younger generation who cant quite afford an rx8.

With these 3 goals the Kabura was born.

Unfortunately, there has been little information released about this car. There has been much speculation to what engine the Kabura will be powered by. The 2.0-litre version of Mazda's highly respected MZR twin camshaft 16-valve engine is highly likely but true Mazda enthusiasts believe a rotary engine should be used. Mazda America is pushing hard for a rotary engine as it believes this is what defines a true Mazda.

I would like to see a rotary powered Kubura. I really think that not putting in a rotary engine would take away much of the excitement of the car. If Mazda really wants to produce a car that maintains the "Soul of a Sportscar" it needs a high revving rotary engine. A nicely tuned naturally aspirated engine would be the only rotary engine that should be used.