[NAIAS 2008] Mazda Furai Concept
 

http://www.ohgizmo.com/wp-content/up...a_furai_01.jpg
http://www.ohgizmo.com/wp-content/up...a_furai_02.jpg
A lot of times when you look at a concept vehicle you have to wonder what the designers were thinking. This is not one of those times. The Mazda Furai (which means ’sound of the wind’ in Japanese) is a result of the company’s Nagare design language which apparently describes the flow of water, air, people or things moving in one direction. And when you look at the car, it’s impressive how the design cues get the idea of ‘flow’ across, even when it’s not moving.


Under the hood (in a manner of speaking) you’ll find a 450 hp three-rotor rotary engine that actually runs on 100% ethanol produced in partnership with British Petroleum. (BP) If you plan on visiting the show when it’s open to the public next week you might want to stop by the Mazda exhibit early, as this one will surely attract a big crowd.
http://www.ohgizmo.com/wp-content/up...a_furai_03.jpg
http://www.ohgizmo.com/wp-content/up...a_furai_04.jpg
http://www.ohgizmo.com/wp-content/up...a_furai_05.jpg
http://www.ohgizmo.com/wp-content/up...a_furai_06.jpg
http://www.ohgizmo.com/wp-content/up...a_furai_07.jpg
http://www.ohgizmo.com/wp-content/up...a_furai_08.jpg
http://www.ohgizmo.com/wp-content/up...a_furai_09.jpg

Yea, that machine is sooo badass :thumbsup:

OMFG i saqw the pics from the detroit auto show and couldnt wait to see it in toronto. it is fukn retarded sick stood there for 10mins takin pics. so many little details just amazing. thanks mazda the car community oowes u

Ok now that actually by far looks the CLOSEST to a BATMOBILE

Lots of detail for sure! Look at the Red "KHUMO" lettering on the tires... Couldn't picture it on city streets tho...

im glad they brought back the 3-rotor:headbang::smokin:

It's not back yet, don't get too excited.

here are some pic's i took of it at CIAS

https://farm3.static.flickr.com/2390...440ccdf072.jpg
https://farm3.static.flickr.com/2066...90159f51fc.jpg
http://www.gtcars.ca/images/suprarz/...008%20copy.jpg
http://www.gtcars.ca/images/suprarz/...007%20copy.jpg
http://www.gtcars.ca/images/suprarz/...010%20copy.jpg

reminds me of the batmobile

some of those pictures are unreal. nice camera work.

Batmans's new car! Want it so bad!!

tell me about it...
car looks crazy

thats sick..

Thats gonna be one sick car. But ya somehow I cant really picture it cruising around town

There's a youtube video of the car in action.