The Mazda EX-005 (Japanese: マツダEX005ハイブリッド) was a concept microcar made by Mazda in 1970. It was shown at the 1970 Tokyo Motor Show. It was steered by a joystick, and was the size of an office chair.[6] The EX-005 was designed to be an urban commuter car, but due to a lack of comfort, space, and safety, the EX-005 stayed a concept vehicle and never made production.[7][8]
| Mazda EX-005 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mazda |
| Also called | Mazda EX005[1] |
| Production | 1970 (concept car) |
| Assembly | Japan |
| Designer | Kenichi Yamamoto[2] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Microcar |
| Body style | 4-seat[3] |
| Doors | 0 (open-air design) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Single-rotor rotary[4] |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 2,330 mm (92 in) |
| Width | 1,450 mm (57 in) |
| Height | 1,590 mm (63 in)[5] |
References
edit- ^ "Mazda EX005 Hybrid" (in French). Retrieved 2024-11-06.[circular reference]
- ^ "Kenichi Yamamoto, Mazda, EX rotary motor-005". bubblemania.fr. 29 December 2017.
- ^ "Mazda EX-005, 1970" – via Pinterest.[unreliable source?]
- ^ Dave Yuan (22 April 2016). "EARTH DAY: The Mazda EX-005 was a rotary hybrid built in 1970". Japanese Nostalgic Car. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ "1970 Mazda EX005 Hybrid". allcarindex.com. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ "1970 Mazda EX-005". carstyling.ru.
- ^ Carole Nash (13 August 2018). "Unusual Vehicles: Mazda EX-005". carolenash.com. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ "100 Years of History in Pictures". ww2.mazda.com. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
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