The Mazda Ibuki ( マツダ?息吹 , Matsuda Ibuki ) was a concept car by Mazda revealed at the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show ^{[3] [1] [4] [5]} and the 2004 Chicago Auto Show . Although not its inspiration, the Ibuki previewed the third generation MX-5 ahead of its 2005 launch. ^{[2] [6] [7]}

The Ibuki, which is Japanese for "breathing new energy" or "adding vigor", ^[1] was built on a variation of the Mazda RX-8 's platform. Its body consisted of a reinforced open frame with a rigid backbone frame under the transmission tunnel and plastic body panels. To further emphasize its light weight, its brake discs and inner door panels were made of aluminum , the propeller shaft and engine frame used carbon fiber , and its wheels were cast in magnesium alloy . ^{[1] [2]} Power came from a 1.6 L (98 cu in) MZR ZM-DE I4 engine paired with an electric motor and mated to a 6-speed manual transmission , generating 180 bhp (130 kW) and 133 lbf?ft (180 N?m) torque. ^{[3] [1] [5] [8]} To ensure an even weight distribution, the air conditioning unit was mounted behind the seats. Safety features included a four-point active rollbar in the front pillars and rear cowl section that instantly lifted up under impact sensor control in case of a rollover. ^{[1] [2]}

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