LA Design Challenge (2010): Mazda MX-0 Concept

"Mazda" планирует выпустить на рынок MX-0 уже в 2020 году. Компания намерена реализовывать до 500 тыс. таких автомобилей ежегодно. В каркасе кузова используются инновационные ультралегкие компоненты, а тяга обеспечивается за счет электромотора с высоким крутящим моментом.

Mazda MX-0

ze·ro
-adjective: having no measurable quantity or magnitude
-noun: the lowest point or degree

Zero weight:
Mazda's long-time commitment to low weight is driven by the belief that effortless cornering and acceleration should be at the heart of every car we design. Our featherweight icon -- the MX-5 Miata, tipped the scales at a little over 2,300 pounds in its first generation. Starting with the MX-5 as a benchmark, the design team has carried out a systematic process of reduction and consolidation. In this process, we have redesigned each component in the MX-0 to carry out the functions of several MX-5 components, effectively replacing a multitude of MX-5 parts with fewer, simplified ones. Innovative lightweight materials have been used extensively to obsessively lower weight.

Zero carbon:
Aimed at the global market of 2020, and with projected volume of 500,000 units annually, the MX-0 would have positive effects on the world's environment and economy by way of less energy consumption and minimized use of raw materials. High-volume, automated manufacturing of sustainable, inexpensive composites coupled with clean-running drive trains are the key to both low weight and high-volume production.

Zero mass = maximum speed:
At the heart of the MX-0 is its purpose as a driving beast. Its ultra-light mass is pushed by high-torque electric motors. High power-to-weight is where a Mazda comes alive. Impossible acceleration and instant cornering is the result. It's more like flying than driving. Zero hindrance. Driving bliss.
Design Team
Derek Jenkins
Tim Brown
Minyong Lee
Carlos Salaff
Jacques Flynn
Greg Lee
Paul Muzio
Dave Coleman
Julien Montousse