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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 12:53 PM
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Mazda Kaan wins design competition



Mazda's futuristic idea of an electric race car, called the Kaan, won the design challenge this week at the Los Angeles auto show, besting teams from eight other automakers.

The Kaan would compete in an electric motorsports league sometime around 2025.

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl...7&Ref=AR&CRED=

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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 12:54 PM
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that looks ridiculously awesome
Old Nov 21, 2008 | 12:55 PM
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yeah, I'm buying 2.

I just need to go shave down all the speed bumps in the neighborhood first.
Old Nov 21, 2008 | 12:56 PM
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seriously, i would go as far to bring wood blocks with me and build little ramps of the bumpers. hahaha
Old Nov 21, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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Needs clear corners but I'd still do it.
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that thing is pure WIN!
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It has one wheel up front and two in the back,
ummm....what?!
Old Nov 21, 2008 | 01:07 PM
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ummm....what?!
didnt you hear, three wheels are better than 4? less weight, thats always nice
Old Nov 21, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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How does it turn?
Old Nov 21, 2008 | 01:13 PM
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How does it turn?
im guessing magnets, by the design of it, the wheels probably rotate 180 degree and its hovers off the ground so no worries for speed bumps sql
Old Nov 21, 2008 | 01:24 PM
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The Kaan would compete in an electric motorsports league sometime around 2025.
By that time, we either should have hover cars or our current economic woes would turn the world to ....
Old Nov 21, 2008 | 01:28 PM
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look at the picture: there are two wheels up front, contrary to the article.
Or am I missing something?
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Awsome! The Kaan is insane looking!
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https://www.rx8club.com/general-automotive-49/la-design-challenge-mazda-wins-159001/

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