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[[Mazda]] uses a number of different [[Proving ground|Proving Grounds]] to test their vehicles. |
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All '''Mazda proving grounds''' are located in [[Japan]] |
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==Miyoshi Proving Ground – Hiroshima, Japan== |
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Miyoshi Proving Ground is Mazda's primary testing facility, located in [[Miyoshi, Hiroshima|Miyoshi]], [[Hiroshima Prefecture|Hiroshima]], Japan and is owned by the company. The facility covers {{convert|1667000|m2|acre|0}} of land and opened in June, 1965.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mazda.com/csr/social/domestic/miyoshi.html|title = MAZDA:Social Contribution Initiatives | Corporate Social Responsibility}}</ref> Facilities include a banked high speed test track, wind tunnel, crash test facility, and durability testing.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mazdafuture.com/data2/9/Tech_Supplement/2608/e_tech_supplement_6.asp |title=Reaching for the sky - the story of Mazda's next generation technology, page 6 |accessdate=2015-01-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304051721/http://www.mazdafuture.com/data2/9/Tech_Supplement/2608/e_tech_supplement_6.asp |archivedate=2016-03-04 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mazda.com/about/outline/rd.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140608235310/http://www.mazda.com/about/outline/rd.html |archive-date=2014-06-08 |title=MAZDA:Research & Development {{!}} Outline}}</ref> In addition, a diesel engine assembly plant is located on the site. |
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Recently acquired by Mazda Corporation from CQ Motors Corporation, Tokyo in February–March 2006, after the previous company withdrew from the racing circuit business. |
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The site was acquired by Mazda Corporation from CQ Motors Corporation, Tokyo in February–March 2006, after the previous company withdrew from the racing circuit business.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mazda.com/publicity/release/2006/200605/060518.html|title = MAZDA NEWSROOM｜ Mazda Holds Opening Ceremony for Mine Proving Ground｜NEWS RELEASES}}</ref> The current setup includes: a {{convert|3.3|km|mi|adj=on}} circuit course, control tower, [[Gymkhana (motorsport)|gymkhana]] space, pit area, paddocks, and viewing stands. Mazda added high speed straights for slalom performance testing, a European style mid-range handling road and a high speed hillclimb/low friction road for brake system assessment.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mazda.com/publicity/release/2007/200712/071211.html |title=MAZDA:Mazda Completes New Test Courses at Mine Proving Ground | News Releases |accessdate=2014-12-30 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071220163210/http://www.mazda.com/publicity/release/2007/200712/071211.html |archivedate=2007-12-20 }}</ref> |
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Current setup includes: a 3.3 km circuit course, control tower, [[Gymkhana (motorsport)|gymkhana]] space, pit area, paddocks, and viewing stands. |
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Mazda plans to add a large rollover test section, high speed straights for slalom performance testing, a European style mid-range handling road and a high speed hillclimb/low friction road for brake system assessment. |
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Miyoshi Proving Ground is an [[automobile]] testing facility in [[Miyoshi, Hiroshima|Miyoshi]], [[Hiroshima Prefecture|Hiroshima]], [[Japan]] owned by [[Mazda Motor Corporation]]. The facility covers 1.667 million square meters of land and opened in June, 1965. |
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Kenbuchi Proving Ground is an automobile testing facility in [[Kamikawa, Hokkaido]], Japan owned by Mazda Motor Corporation. The facility is primarily used for cold-weather testing including systems such as [[Four-wheel drive|AWD]], [[Anti-lock braking system|ABS]], [[Traction control system|TCS]], and [[Electronic stability control|DSC]]. The facility was established in January 1990. It includes {{convert|4700000|m2|acre|0}} of land.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mazda.com/csr/social/domestic/hokkaido.html|title=MAZDA:Social Contribution Initiatives | Corporate Social Responsibility}}</ref> |
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Latitude and Longitude: {{coord|44.12915|N|142.28787|E}} |
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Kenbuchi is located in Kamikawa and was established January, 1990. It includes 4.7 million square meters - or about {{Convert|1161|acre|km2|0}} - of land. |
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Latitude and Longitude: {{coord|42.6540|N|142.9946|E}} |
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Nakasatsunai Proving Ground is an automobile testing facility in Hokkaido, Japan owned by Mazda Motor Corporation. The facility is primarily used for cold-weather testing. |
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==Arizona Proving Grounds - Wittmann, Arizona, USA== |
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Nakasatsunai is located in Kasai and opened in January, 2002. It includes 260,000 square meters - or about {{convert|64|acre|m2}} - of land. |
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Mazda uses [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]]'s [[Ford Proving Grounds#Arizona Proving Ground .28APG.29 - Wittmann.2C Arizona|Arizona Proving Grounds]] in [[Wittmann, Arizona]], United States on a contract basis for hot weather durability testing, sun exposure testing, climate control validation, and dust intrusion testing.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.testprofessionals.com/apg.html |title=Test Professionals - Automotive Vehicle and Component Testing - Arizona Proving Ground APG |accessdate=2013-09-03 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150224093205/http://www.testprofessionals.com/apg.html |archivedate=2015-02-24 }}</ref> |
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Latitude and Longitude: {{coord|33.7943|N|112.4993|W}} |
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==See also== |
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*[[List of Mazda facilities]] |
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==References== |
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Latest revision as of 05:38, 22 August 2022
Mazda uses a number of different Proving Grounds to test their vehicles.
Miyoshi Proving Ground – Hiroshima, Japan
[edit]Miyoshi Proving Ground is Mazda's primary testing facility, located in Miyoshi, Hiroshima, Japan and is owned by the company. The facility covers 1,667,000 square metres (412 acres) of land and opened in June, 1965.[1] Facilities include a banked high speed test track, wind tunnel, crash test facility, and durability testing.[2][3] In addition, a diesel engine assembly plant is located on the site.
Latitude and Longitude: 34°47′52″N 132°52′1″E / 34.79778°N 132.86694°E
Mine Proving Grounds (MPG) – Nagao, Japan
[edit]The site was acquired by Mazda Corporation from CQ Motors Corporation, Tokyo in February–March 2006, after the previous company withdrew from the racing circuit business.[4] The current setup includes: a 3.3-kilometre (2.1 mi) circuit course, control tower, gymkhana space, pit area, paddocks, and viewing stands. Mazda added high speed straights for slalom performance testing, a European style mid-range handling road and a high speed hillclimb/low friction road for brake system assessment.[5]
Gross Area: 601,683 square metres (149 acres). Total floor area: 6,128 square metres (65,961 sq ft) (includes all office buildings and other equipment on the land).
Location: 1173-1 Nagao, Nishiatsu-cho, Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Latitude and Longitude: 34°8′35″N 131°6′18″E / 34.14306°N 131.10500°E
Kenbuchi Proving Ground – Kamikawa, Hokkaido, Japan
[edit]Kenbuchi Proving Ground is an automobile testing facility in Kamikawa, Hokkaido, Japan owned by Mazda Motor Corporation. The facility is primarily used for cold-weather testing including systems such as AWD, ABS, TCS, and DSC. The facility was established in January 1990. It includes 4,700,000 square metres (1,161 acres) of land.[6]
Latitude and Longitude: 44°07′45″N 142°17′16″E / 44.12915°N 142.28787°E
Nakasatsunai Proving Ground – Kasai, Hokkaido, Japan
[edit]Nakasatsunai Proving Ground is an automobile testing facility in Kasai, Hokkaido, Japan owned by Mazda Motor Corporation. The facility, opened in January 2002, is primarily used for cold-weather testing. It includes 260,000 square metres (64 acres) of land.
Latitude and Longitude: 42°39′14″N 142°59′41″E / 42.6540°N 142.9946°E
Arizona Proving Grounds - Wittmann, Arizona, USA
[edit]Mazda uses Ford's Arizona Proving Grounds in Wittmann, Arizona, United States on a contract basis for hot weather durability testing, sun exposure testing, climate control validation, and dust intrusion testing.[7]
Latitude and Longitude: 33°47′39″N 112°29′57″W / 33.7943°N 112.4993°W
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "MAZDA:Social Contribution Initiatives | Corporate Social Responsibility".
- ^ "Reaching for the sky - the story of Mazda's next generation technology, page 6". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-01-06.
- ^ "MAZDA:Research & Development | Outline". Archived from the original on 2014-06-08.
- ^ "MAZDA NEWSROOM｜ Mazda Holds Opening Ceremony for Mine Proving Ground｜NEWS RELEASES".
- ^ "MAZDA:Mazda Completes New Test Courses at Mine Proving Ground | News Releases". Archived from the original on 2007-12-20. Retrieved 2014-12-30.
- ^ "MAZDA:Social Contribution Initiatives | Corporate Social Responsibility".
- ^ "Test Professionals - Automotive Vehicle and Component Testing - Arizona Proving Ground APG". Archived from the original on 2015-02-24. Retrieved 2013-09-03.