I'm glad that I decided to wait on the RX-8.:eek:

rx8=$56,178? where is this article from??

riiight....if that's real it looked like an acura TL and the new cadillac.

those are australian dollars i believe
and just for kickers 746W=1HP
so that 240kW=321HP :) zoom zoom!

Too bad it's not real.

That is very cool. Perhaps a Mazda fleet is in order....

Originally posted by MazdaspeedFeras
those are australian dollars i believe
and just for kickers 746W=1HP
so that 240kW=321HP :) zoom zoom!

yeah so by the time it gets the united states smog stuff it falls to about 280hp?

Originally posted by Jona
I'm glad that I decided to wait on the RX-8.:eek:

where and when is this article from? it reads just like an article from last year and even uses a sketch from a year or 2 ago.

I WANTED the RX8 so bad. Trust me, I have been clinging to these forums trying to make a decision. I have a 2002 SE Titanium mazda mx-5 right now, and she's been pretty good to me. Once I finish paying it off in a couple of years, I will possibly then go for the RX-7 ... IF (and that's a big IF) it's out. It is supposed to be scheduled for a 2006 release in the states.

I read from numerous sites that Mazda is releasing the RX-7 overseas first, and then possibly in the United States to compete with Nissan's Skyline/350Z division.

I HAVE seen a real picture of the RX-7, and it's gorgeous. I heard that Mazda will be starting it out at around $32,000 if it comes out in the states.

These of course are all speculations, but I have a very funny feeling, especially after seeing real pics of it, that is may come out.;)

Originally posted by rx8amber
yeah so by the time it gets the united states smog stuff it falls to about 280hp?

I heard this car will come in at around 300-330hp.

Originally posted by Jona
I HAVE seen a real picture of the RX-7, and it's gorgeous. I heard that Mazda will be starting it out at around $32,000 if it comes out in the states.

These of course are all speculations, but I have a very funny feeling, especially after seeing real pics of it, that is may come out.;)

PICS PLEASE!! i know of only 2 people who have said the same as you and no one can produce the pics. also please answer my previous question abpove.

Originally posted by zoom44
where and when is this article from? it reads just like an article from last year and even uses a sketch from a year or 2 ago.


A friend sent this to me. I really have no idea about where it's from. He knows I'm a fanatic for the RX8. This is the second sketch i have seen. I have a friend who collects different magazines overseas, and he also is the one that sent me the pictures from some japanese magazine of the real car. The car does look agressive.

I know some of you may call me stupid, because I'm waiting for a car that is nothing but a rumor right now. However, of course other factors held me at bay before purchasing an RX8. This of course was one of them. :D

I still love our car....

We need proof!! Share the unseen pics Jona.

Originally posted by TiRX8
We need proof!! Share the unseen pics Jona.


I would love to, however I don't have them anymore. I know this gives no backing to what I'm saying but I'm just in the dark about this as you guys are. :)

I will see if I can get them again.

Originally posted by Jona
A friend sent this to me. *snip*

and he also is the one that sent me the pictures from some japanese magazine of the real car. The car does look agressive.



ok that is the article from like last year. since he sent you actual pics can you post those please?

Originally posted by zoom44
ok that is the article from like last year. since he sent you actual pics can you post those please?

I unfortunatly do not have them anymore. However, I did send him an email asking for him to send them over to me. As soon as he scans them in and sends them to me again, I will post them.

There's another discussion here:
http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=27916&highlight=rx7

There's another discussion here:
http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=27916&highlight=rx7

damn
I love this car, right?
I don't know if I hope you're wrong, or if I hope you're right.

But why would they price it just slightly above the 8 - seems it should go up a bigger notch than just a few k more. I bet a decent one will go in the high 30 - low 40 range. There, I feel better, I couldn't reeeaally afford that anyway.
who am I kidding?
I hope you're wrong.
I'm dilemma-ed.
go away!!!

IF it comes out, it's hard to say what it would look like. However, the drawings I posted in the link Enzolor listed above are the ONLY original designs I've seen. IMO, they are also the best looking and most closely resemble the current designs. Also, notice that those two drawings are similar but appear to be done by different artists (hmmmmm). The other pics I've seen have been photoshopped combinations of earlier RX-8's. Evolvs, Miatas, and Mazda6's like the monstrosity posted at http://www.autothing.com/funthings/SpyShots/funthings-spyshot07MazdaRX7.htm

C'mon, that's a RX-8 version 1 !!!

Originally posted by Jona
I'm glad that I decided to wait on the RX-8.:eek:

Well, while you're staring at animated pics of a car that is not even close to production all us RX8 owners are DRIVING! :D

Enjoy your wait!

Originally posted by JasonHamilton
Too bad it's not real.

Or is it?

I did read some where in car&driver that "Mazda is going to re/release the RX-7". but the RX-8 just hit the maket at that time. So depends on the sale of the 8 i guess?

Originally posted by affenage
damn
I love this car, right?
I don't know if I hope you're wrong, or if I hope you're right.

But why would they price it just slightly above the 8 - seems it should go up a bigger notch than just a few k more. I bet a decent one will go in the high 30 - low 40 range. There, I feel better, I couldn't reeeaally afford that anyway.
who am I kidding?
I hope you're wrong.
I'm dilemma-ed.
go away!!!

a base price of 32k is quite a notch over the base price of 26k that we started with, remember fully tooled out the rx 8 approaches 35k, so it wouldnt be surprised with a pretty standard package the new rx7 will be 38-42kish

That kind of ca$h talk sounds like the Toyota Supra/MR2 all over.

way to keep hopes up but if you're going to claim that you have seen the pics of the REAL new rx7, post them and dont be lame and say stuff like "i saw it but i dont have it anymore." the car is still just a rumor, i doubt they already have a working model :P

Well, in any case I think I like the fd style better.. ;)

sure

I doubt Mazda would ever release the new RX-7. Not while the RX-8 is out. Just think, if you were in Mazda, why would you put out another car that would only compete with an existing car's market? You guys are too excited, and that's good.

If Mazda releases the RX-7 at around the RX-8's price range, or a bit higher (coz they cant go too high or else not many would sell just like before), there would be no sense in keeping the RX-8 product line. It would be like the Integra and Prelude mistake that Honda did. 2 cars from the same maker ripping each other's market. And that's one of the reasons why the Prelude had to go even though it was a cool car.

Also, R&D on any product costs the company so much that it would take time selling the product in order to gain back that expense. Let's see, they started the R&D on the RX-8 around 1992? And released it in 2003? Wow, the money that has been thrown into developing this car is unthinkable. Cutting off the RX-8 line or compromising its market share would not only be impractical, but also costly.

Mazda has officially endorsed plans to build a rotary-powered RX-7.



With the Mazda RX-8 officially on sale in its major markets, Mazda is now turning to its next sports-car project. The company has officially endorsed plans to build a rotary-powered RX-7 replacement.

In the footsteps of the 1978 original, it will be a sleek, lightweight two-seater. Some platform, suspension and driveline elements will be borrowed from the RX-8 parts bin. Although expected to launch in 2006, a concept may be unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show next month.

An amped version of the Renesis RX-8 engine is likely to power the RX-7. With wider and stiffer rotor housings, a higher redline, and displacement out to about 1.6 litres, Mazda plans on output of around 300hp in the normally aspirated form. It appears there will be no turbocharged version. Fear not, though, as for the first time ever, Mazda is working on a supercharged rotary option for RX-7.

The production car, code-named J77, is likely to be shorter and wider than the RX-8. There may even be a cabriolet variant with a fabric or folding hard-top hood.

Originally posted by Xyntax
I doubt Mazda would ever release the new RX-7. Not while the RX-8 is out. Just think, if you were in Mazda, why would you put out another car that would only compete with an existing car's market? You guys are too excited, and that's good.

If Mazda releases the RX-7 at around the RX-8's price range, or a bit higher (coz they cant go too high or else not many would sell just like before), there would be no sense in keeping the RX-8 product line. It would be like the Integra and Prelude mistake that Honda did. 2 cars from the same maker ripping each other's market. And that's one of the reasons why the Prelude had to go even though it was a cool car.

Also, R&D on any product costs the company so much that it would take time selling the product in order to gain back that expense. Let's see, they started the R&D on the RX-8 around 1992? And released it in 2003? Wow, the money that has been thrown into developing this car is unthinkable. Cutting off the RX-8 line or compromising its market share would not only be impractical, but also costly.

True, true. But the new RX-7 will b e a direct competitor to other cars such as Nissan's Z series, BMW's Z series, and other cars in that market. The RX-8 is a sports sedan, kind of like the Mazda 6. I personally love the RX-8, but it's just not my time to buy yet. The RX-7 looks to be more of a sports coupe that will yield anything from 300HP and up. So I don't know if they will really tear into eachother's market. I would say that the future RX-7 could tear more into the future Miata's market.

Originally posted by Velocity-8
Well, while you're staring at animated pics of a car that is not even close to production all us RX8 owners are DRIVING! :D

Enjoy your wait!

I am enjoying the wait actually. I've been enjoying my titianium 02 special edition miata for two years now. Not bad for my first car, and just as much fun as the RX-8. And who knows, if the RX-7 doesn't come out, atleast I'll have comfort in buying a revision B or C model of the RX8. I'd never go for a version A, when it still has too many of it's problems to be worked out.

Originally posted by ReX_maniac
Mazda has officially endorsed plans to build a rotary-powered RX-7.



With the Mazda RX-8 officially on sale in its major markets, Mazda is now turning to its next sports-car project. The company has officially endorsed plans to build a rotary-powered RX-7 replacement.

In the footsteps of the 1978 original, it will be a sleek, lightweight two-seater. Some platform, suspension and driveline elements will be borrowed from the RX-8 parts bin. Although expected to launch in 2006, a concept may be unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show next month.

An amped version of the Renesis RX-8 engine is likely to power the RX-7. With wider and stiffer rotor housings, a higher redline, and displacement out to about 1.6 litres, Mazda plans on output of around 300hp in the normally aspirated form. It appears there will be no turbocharged version. Fear not, though, as for the first time ever, Mazda is working on a supercharged rotary option for RX-7.

The production car, code-named J77, is likely to be shorter and wider than the RX-8. There may even be a cabriolet variant with a fabric or folding hard-top hood.

Where did you get this from?

All I have to say:.................is;http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid121/pc55c87605b760f11ead3bfbf4e78fea1/f853f0a8.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid121/p21fb39aebd98b46fec3e22172a5137c8/f853e804.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid121/pdadd1dd9c2f0e319ba302a8dfdc44546/f853e7ed.jpg
Rx-8 have big nose & butt.

she's still pretty though