Just wandering what everyone thinks is the best looking rotary powered car ever made. Personally I think it is the Mercedes C 111. But the FD is not far behind. Plus the C111 had 350hp, did 0-60 in 4.8 sec, and topped out at over 180mph.

I didn't know mercedes had a rotary in the past

The RX-8, of course! :D

It's ironic that pic came from a site called "Pistonheads" :p

the FD is incomparable. The rx-8 is without a doubt the coolest, but best looking? The FD is timeless.

yeah, the latest-model spec FD Spirit R Type A in that signature Titanium Grey. easily the sexiest rotary car ever.

next in line, i'd say the RX-3.

then, i'd go for the first gen RX-7.

what can i say?? i'm utilitarian... gullwing doors are a terrible solution.

I love the 8, but I gotta give props to the FD.

Without a doubt... Gandu's Rx8.

RX-7 .... without a doubt... then the... RX-8...

RX8! And that pic above is FUGLY!

When I had my Velocity Red RX-8 I put 4 coats of Zaino on it and went to an RX-7 meet. My car looked stunning, everyone commented on it. Then someone drove in and parked their slightly dirty 11 year old red FD next to my RX-8. My jaw dropped - no contest. I hope the new FE looks as similar to the FD as the RX-8 platform allows...

The Benz is cool, the 8 has an eyecatching, wonderful design, but hands down the FD is the greatest looking car to sport a rotary. Personally (and I am not alone here) I think it is one of the greatest looking sportscars ever, bar none. The lines are so clean and I swear at sometimes at certain angles the car looks liquid. Before I get flamed about the one of the great looking sports cars of all time I do not rank it above Etype Jags, Porsche Spyder, some Ferarri's (esp front engined), etc. I just put the styling right up there with those great cars.

Another vote for the FD Spirit R.
.:drool:.

http://www2.uol.com.br/bestcars/carros/japcorei/mazda-rx7-spirit-r-1g.jpg


http://www2.uol.com.br/bestcars/carros/japcorei/mazda-rx7-spirit-r-2g.jpg


http://www2.uol.com.br/bestcars/carros/japcorei/mazda-rx7-spirit-r-int-g.jpg


http://www2.uol.com.br/bestcars/carros/japcorei/mazda-rx7-spirit-r-bancos-g.jpg

:D *shiver* :D

...damn, damn, damn... the next Rex shouldn't be any different. simple perfection.

Nice car, how much is it?

And those pictures don't even do the FD justice... it's better in person. Saw one the other day and still couldn't help but rubberneck.

imho c111 is ugly! i hate mercedes =P and it's not even a production car; it represents mercedes' failed attempt at developing the rotary! best looking and most successful rotaries are all mazdas

best looking rotaries: FD, then RX-8, then Eunos Cosmo

Originally posted by mental pimp
Nice car, how much is it?
It is only available in Japan and costs 3,998,000 yen, which is about $37,810 US at the current exchange rate.

Wow, I didn't think so many people disliked the C-111. I know the car is dated looking but I think it looked outstating for its time, just like a Lambo Countach.

The FD is a timeless beauty. I plan to buy one for my next car. But I picked the C-111 for its supercar alure.

Originally posted by pelucidor
When I had my Velocity Red RX-8 I put 4 coats of Zaino on it and went to an RX-7 meet. My car looked stunning, everyone commented on it. Then someone drove in and parked their slightly dirty 11 year old red FD next to my RX-8. My jaw dropped - no contest. I hope the new FE looks as similar to the FD as the RX-8 platform allows...
Here are some pics to demonstrate that point.


http://www.jayspec7.com/myrx7pics/rx8/rx8a.jpg


http://www.jayspec7.com/myrx7pics/rx8/rx8b.jpg

Originally posted by pelucidor
no contest. I hope the new FE looks as similar to the FD as the RX-8 platform allows...

I know what you mean, but I think the next-gen rx7 won't be designated FE... the rx8 is already FE, at least in the US.

As for what it looks like - yes I think the FD rx-7 is one of the sharpest looking cars around - the '8 is certainly a looker but in a different kind of way - the FD just screams speed and handling (and delivers).

BTW -the above side-by-side is really cool. Very nice cars both of them.

FD, by a longshot. This coming from an FC and RX-8 owner.

I remember fantasizing about owning an FD when I first saw one at a Mazda dealer while waiting for my Miata to be serviced. It is the best looking car ever made.

I'd vote the RX-8 second, though.

Originally posted by sferrett
BTW -the above side-by-side is really cool. Very nice cars both of them.
You can thank JaySpec7 for the pictures.

I love the seven in that pic, but can't stand that type of spoiler on an FD.

the fd is defenately a beautiful car but since the post wasnt specific about a "production car" I am going to have to say the 787b wins no contest

When I bought my 8 they still had and FD in the showroom that they were selling, it only had a few hundred miles. It was tempting but then I looked at my kids and it reminded me that the 8 was the next best thing. Now only if it had the same performance!

2000 Mazda RX-7 FD3S Type RZ

http://www.maximum-cars.com/Cars/Mazda/2000-rx7-type-rz.jpg

FD with the headlight conversion gets my vote :) I also rather like the Cosmo

Ike, I like the sleek headlights (on my list of eventual mods). But for me the stock bodywork is far superior to any FD kit out there.