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Title: Puzzle #81 - Solved! Mazda RX500
Post by: Otto Puzzell on November 09, 2006, 02:42:51 AM
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Title: Re: Puzzle #81
Post by: SeaLion on November 09, 2006, 04:51:25 PM
It is the Mazda RX-500 protype from 1970. It had a mid-mounted two-rotor 1146 cm³ Wankel engine.
Title: Re: Puzzle #81
Post by: Rich on November 09, 2006, 05:55:14 PM
SL's right....sheesh....anyone coulda guessed that..... ::).....yup....anyone......eeeezzeee pickins....yessirreee.....


Think I'll go over to "Psychopuzzles.com" and see how I do.....
Title: Re: Puzzle #81
Post by: Otto Puzzell on November 10, 2006, 03:11:20 AM
The Mazda RX 500 was the star attraction at the 17th Tokyo Motor Show in 1970. It was developed by the research and design staff at the Toyo Kogyo Company and was a mobile test bed for high-speed safety. The body of the car was constructed from plastic, which helped keep the weight down to 1100 lbs. The Mazda RX 500 had a rotary engine mounted forward of the rear axles and was capable of 125mph. It also featured multi colored lights, at the rear end of the car, which indicating whether the car was accelerating, braking or running at a constant speed.

Title: Re: Puzzle #81 - Solved! Mazda RX500
Post by: MG on November 12, 2006, 09:13:04 AM
My GOD, that is one UGLY car!    :o
Title: Re: Puzzle #81 - Solved! Mazda RX500
Post by: Rich on November 12, 2006, 12:16:38 PM
I would imagine that, in 1970, it was considered pretty cool....days of the Mako Shark Vette and all...

Still, kinda has DeLorean lines to my eye....

Title: Re: Puzzle #81 - Solved! Mazda RX500
Post by: grobmotorix on September 06, 2013, 05:44:01 PM
A rare 1973 rear view in action: