- "This ultra-exotic concept featured a rotary engine and cutting-edge technology."
- ―In-game catch text for the car, from GT7's car collection
The Mazda RX500 '70 is a concept car produced by Mazda. It appears in Gran Turismo 6, Gran Turismo Sport (as part of Update 1.28), and Gran Turismo 7.
Colors[]
Only one color is available:
- Silver
In-game description[]
Car Index (GT7)[]
- "The Mazda RX500 is a supercar that is nothing short of mythical. It was built in 1970 for the 50th anniversary of Toyo Kogyo, known as Mazda today, and displayed at the Tokyo Motor Show. This RX500 was conceived as a successor to the famed 'Cosmo Sport' of the 1960s. Unlike the Cosmo Sport however, its rotary engine was not[1] mounted in front but positioned rear–midship. And this rotary engine was a high rpm type that would rev up to 14,000 rpm.[2] With 247 HP and weighing only 1874 lbs., the RX500 was an extremely fast car. Only one RX500 was ever built as a concept model, and in 2008 it was restored by Mazda to its original glory."
- ―In-game description of the car, from GT7's Legend Car Dealership
"The concept supercar with cutting-edge technology and a rotary engine."
The Mazda RX500 is a concept sportscar that was built in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the founding of Toyo Kogyo, Mazda's original company name. It showcased Mazda's rotary engine, the world's first commercially applied rotary engine, which was first utilized on the 1967 Mazda Cosmo Sport.[3]
The unforgettable bullet-shaped form was designed internally with a focus on aerodynamics. In the clay model stage there was a coupé model with a beautiful rear section, and a race version with a rear wing, but as a result of the focus on aerodynamics, this form, which produced a Cd value of 0.31 in wind tunnel testing, was utilized. The upward-opening door was introduced even before the appearance of the Lamborghini Countach.
The engine that is mounted amidship in the steel tube space frame is a 10A rotary engine that was built for the Total 24 Hours of Spa race, producing over 246 BHP. The transmission is a 4-speed manual from the RX87 Luce Rotary Coupe. The top speed was expected to be 249 km/h, and the brake system featured 4-pot calipers and 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes for deceleration from the high speed range. This was cutting-edge for its time, as only a very few racing cars used a setup like this in its day.
The RX500 had a different exterior every time it was shown, so the fans thought there were 3 cars in existence, in green, yellow and silver. However when restoration began in 2008, 30 years later on the last displayed car, 3 layers of paint were[4] discovered on a damaged part of the door, proving that there was only one car in existence, that had been repainted every time it took the stage.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 6 | Mazda Dealership | 500,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo Sport (  v1.28+) |
Mazda Brand Central | 500,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 7 | Legend Cars | 600,000 | --- |