Kabura (japanese for howling arrow)
Redefining the compact sports coupe' the kabura design concept is to venture into the worl of exploring several fresh idea's. This particular design I see as being the first to explore these development and test them out over several concepts starting with this front engine, rear drive layout like that in the MX-5 and the rotary's. The concept has morphed several MX-5 chassis components being the gap chassis between the mx5 and the RX-8.
The engine is an inline-4, kicking out 110kw and torque to 187Nm covered in what I would personally define as a whole lot of glass.
While the shape is classic to that of a coupe, the windsheild and forward portion of the roof have been integrated to one seamless glass surface that incorporates a damper where the glass tint can change at the twist of a knob.
The upper most glass panel which would normally lie flat has the ability to pivotup powered by an electric motor. The way ailerons rise out of a wingplane providing three purposes (1) acting as a roof spoiler (2) venting air from the interior and (3) allows for more headroom. Furthermore, a photovoltaic solar cell in the panel helps to control the interior temperature and recharge the batteries aswell.
I have to admit that this car isn't my particular cup of tea but I do admire the innovative aspects to the car and applaude the effort and look forward to future idea and concepts.
2 comments:
Pity it is not powered by the Rotary engine.
Not very often I say I like designs of Japanese cars, but I'm OK with this. It's got the proportion without the unnecessary injections of Japanese "character" features.
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