Patent filings provide hints of new Mazda RX-9

A Japanese magazine recently revealed a patent of the shock-absorption structure of a vehicle, filled by the Japanese automaker, Mazda. The analysis of space frame chassis puts forward that Mazda could be engaged in creating future rear-wheel-drive sports car which may be the long-rumored and much-anticipated Mazda RX-9.

The new Mazda RX-9 space frame design showcase a small engine row, which appears as a perfect fit for a non-rotary internal combustion engine.

Other expected under the skin Mazda RX-9 specifications include double-wishbone front suspension, a visible cross member in the engine bay which appears to force the powertrain to sit behind the axle, and creating a front-mid engine layout.

The platform is made up of a mixture of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) and aluminum with the intent of keeping the vehicle’s weight light. Further, it can be said that the space frame design gives the instincts that the coming up vehicle probably has sporty trim.

An unnamed company person told the magazine that, "Mazda RX-9 will be built upon its unique platform which will be different from other Mazda cars”. Mazda patented a new port and twin-scroll turbo design in January, and the magazine also asserts that the mechanical bits of the vehicle sets around 401 PS.

Above all this, the Mazda's CEO Akira Matsumoto stated in June 2019 that filing a patent doesn't mean that the firm has put all intended technical specs of the upcoming vehicle in the pictures, it may be just a way of keeping the idea reserve, so other automakers could not use that. 

He also quoted that, "Inside Mazda, we all have the dream of seeing one day a vehicle powered by a rotary engine. But given the number of things we have to do, we had to put this on the back burner, and we have no time frame".

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