McLaren designer says the world needs more red Mazdas, pens this

Joao Dias, the Principal Exterior Designer at McLaren since 2016, released a design sketch of a sexy-looking red machine on his Instagram with the caption “The world needs more red Mazdas.”

The sketch does draw similarities with the RX-Vision concept car, which was previewed 5 years ago. Long bonnet, front-engine sports car with presumably a rotary engine.

Typical of design concepts, the wheels are absurdly large and within them are equally massive Brembo brakes. There’s a Mazda logo on the front fender, similar to where Ferrari places the shield. The rear however, does resemble the McLaren 720S.

A user commented on the engine of choice to which Dias replied, “100% rotary inside!”
Rotary engine is expected to make a return to Mazda, but it may not be what you think. The rotary engine will likely be very compact and be part of a hybrid system. 

It won’t drive the wheels directly. Instead, it will either be used a series hybrid where the engine only charges the battery or used as a range extender.

The rotary hybrid powertrain is one option, the other would be the straight-six engine that is currently under development. It has been reported to produce in the region of 350 PS. Still want that Supra?