Mazda EX-005

Mazda EX-005
Overview
ManufacturerMazda
Also calledMazda EX005[1]
Production1970 (concept car)
AssemblyJapan
DesignerKenichi Yamamoto[2]
Body and chassis
ClassMicrocar
Body style4-seat[3]
Doors0 (open-air design)
Powertrain
EngineSingle-rotor rotary[4]
Dimensions
Length2,330 mm (92 in)
Width1,450 mm (57 in)
Height1,590 mm (63 in)[5]

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]

References

  1. ^ "Mazda EX005 Hybrid" (in French). Retrieved 2024-11-06.[circular reference]
  2. ^ "Kenichi Yamamoto, Mazda, EX rotary motor-005". bubblemania.fr. 29 December 2017.
  3. ^ "Mazda EX-005, 1970" – via Pinterest.[unreliable source?]
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "1970 Mazda EX005 Hybrid". allcarindex.com. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  6. ^ "1970 Mazda EX-005". carstyling.ru.
  7. ^ Carole Nash (13 August 2018). "Unusual Vehicles: Mazda EX-005". carolenash.com. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  8. ^ "100 Years of History in Pictures". ww2.mazda.com. Retrieved 2024-11-06.


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