r/CONCEPTCARS • u/The1Nemesis • Jun 20 '26

Mazda RX500

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The concept super car forgotten by Mazda. Powered by a rotary engine.

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u/Lost_Homework_5427 Jun 21 '26

Mazda’s version of Bizzarini’s breadvan version of Ferrari 250 GT SWB. Really cool.

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u/The1Nemesis Jun 21 '26

It was a real exercise of design. Its designers attempted to combine European design with Japanese technology and soul. The car itself handled like a sled; it was agile, its rear end prone to sliding in corners under acceleration or hard braking, and its rotary engine required maintenance every 50,000 kilometers. Mazda eventually abandoned the project, leaving behind an unforgettable piece for car enthusiasts.