The Mazda Iconic SP is a

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produced by Japanese car manufacturer

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. It was presented in 2023 at the

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Presentation

The Iconic SP was presented at the

in October 2023.

Specifications

The design of the Iconic SP was inspired by the FD Mazda RX-7. The car uses a two-rotor Rotary-EV system that uses a rotary engine that can use a variety of fuels, including hydrogen, making it virtually carbon neutral and also capable of supplying power to external sources. By placing the engine closer to the center of the vehicle, a low bonnet has been achieved, and the vehicle itself has a low center of gravity with even weight distribution front and rear. The Iconic SP also features

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