Mazda Ryuga

Mazda Ryuga

Manufacturer	Mazda Motor Corporation
Parent company	Ford Motor Company
Production	concept car prototype
Class	Sports coupé
Body style(s)	2-door coupé
Layout	FF layout
Engine(s)	MZR 2.5 L E85 flex fuel
Transmission(s)	six-speed automatic
Wheelbase	2800 mm (110.2 in)
Length	4280 mm (168.5 in)
Width	1900 mm (74.8 in)\
Height	1260 mm (49.6 in)
Related	Mazda Nagare Mazda Taiki Mazda Hakaze Mazda Furai

The Mazda Ryuga is a concept car introduced by Mazda and parent Ford Motor Company at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. The car, along with the Mazda Nagare which was introduced at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show, is an exploratory design study intended to illustrate future styling directions for future Mazda passenger vehicles. The Ryuga moniker (pronounced "ree-yoo-ga") is Japanese for "gracious flow".

Exterior

The large 21" wheels are placed at the far corners for a stable, balanced stance. The body features two gull-wing doors, and is significantly shorter and lower than the four-passenger Mazda RX-8 sports car.

Interior

The Ryuga accommodates four passengers in typical 2+2 seating, with front bucket seats and a lounge-like rear passenger area. A "floating" center cluster with elongated pods includes a multi-function touch panel for controls and displays. A set of charge-coupled device (CCD) cameras are installed for monitoring the rearward view and blind-spot. The steering wheel is an open top style, which utilizes steer-by-wire technology.