Mazda Ryuga

Mazda Ryuga
Overview
ManufacturerMazda
Production2007
DesignerLaurens van den Acker
Body and chassis
ClassConcept car
Body style2-door coupé
LayoutFF layout
DoorsGullwing doors
RelatedMazda Nagare
Mazda Taiki
Mazda Hakaze
Mazda Furai
Powertrain
EngineMZR 2.5 L E85 flex fuel
Transmissionsix-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2800 mm (110.2 in)
Length4280 mm (168.5 in)
Width1900 mm (74.8 in)\
Height1260 mm (49.6 in)

The Mazda Ryuga (マツダ・流雅, Matsuda Ryūga) was a concept car introduced by Mazda and partner Ford at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. The car, along with the Mazda Nagare which was introduced at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show, was an exploratory design study intended to illustrate future styling directions for future Mazda passenger vehicles. The Ryuga moniker (pronounced "ree-yoo-ga") is Japanese for "gracious flow".

Exterior

The large 21" wheels were placed at the far corners for a stable, balanced stance. The body featured two gull-wing doors, and was significantly shorter and lower than the four-passenger Mazda RX-8 sports car.

Interior

Rear view

The Ryuga accommodated four passengers in typical 2+2 seating, with front bucket seats and a lounge-like rear passenger area. A "floating" center cluster with elongated pods included a multi-function touch panel for controls and displays. A set of charge-coupled device (CCD) cameras were installed for monitoring the rearward view and blind-spot. The steering wheel was an open top style, which utilized steer-by-wire technology.

Performance

The Ryuga was powered with an E85 / gasoline flex fuel engine.

Specifications

  • Engine: MZR 2.5 L E85/gasoline Flex Fuel
  • Transmission: 6 -speed automatic
  • Drive: front-wheel drive
  • Wheels: 21"
  • Tires (Front/Rear) 245/35 R21 (93W) Toyo Proxes