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Jan 19, 2025
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Mazda RX-500

10 years ago
1 min read

The Mazda RX-500 mid-engined concept car first shown to the public at the 1970 Tokyo Motor Show and it was a stunner. With it’s two-door supercar looks butterfly-wing doors the crowds were impressed with pintsized exotic.

The car weighed 1,873 lb (850 kg), and was powered by a 491cc Wankel engine that was mounted forward of the rear axles, producing 247 hp (184 kW). The car was restored for the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show and is now on display at Hiroshima City Transportation Museum, and was shown at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK in 2014

Michael Satterfield

Michael Satterfield is the founder of The Gentleman Racer, a leading automotive lifestyle site blending cars, travel, and culture. Known for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective, the site has become a go-to destination for car enthusiasts and style aficionados.

A Texan with a passion for classic cars and motorsports, Michael is also a hands-on restorer, currently working on a 1960s SCCA-spec Formula Super Vee and other project cars. As the head of the Satterfield Group, he consults on branding and marketing for top automotive and lifestyle brands, bringing his deep industry knowledge to every project.

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