View Full Version : Truth about the RX-7...


TheColonel
06-03-2005, 01:23 AM
Ok, let me just tell you now. There is no RX-7, but there will be a new rotary coupe.. They killed the number 7 with the poor sales of the last one and so Mazda's marketing firm has determined that "RX-7" is not a viable name. In order to name this new coupe, the marketing executive decided it should represent a step back to rotary heritage as well as a signal that Mazda is moving into the future. The step back was easy, why not name it the RX-6? It clearly shows a link to the pre-RX-7 rotary heritage, as 6 more certainly is before 7. The effort to signify the forward movement of Mazda rotary technology was more tricky. At first, they were dumbfounded, as RX-8 is already taken. However, after careful consideration, the number 9 was found to be a good choice. "The consumer will see 9 to mean the new coupe will have twice the technological evolution normally seen from one generation to the next, since 9 is not just 1 but actually 2 numbers above 7" one top brass Mazda executive explained. Fusing these two numbers together, they created the prefect blend of heritage and advancement, the RX-69. One member of the press asked "Don't you think that number is, well, a bit sexually suggestive?". Mazda replied "Well, "sexy" wasn't what we were going for, but, yes, I'd say it is a great looking car", to which the reporter muttered "Umm... never mind... forget it...".

In addition, Mazda has decided that why stop at making an ultimate sports car. Why not just make the ultimate car, period? To accomplish this the new RX-69 will be the most versatile car ever manufactured on the planet. Among the countless available choices will be a full DVD, movie, navigation and video game console, soft top and hard top convertibles, automatic sliding rear doors, optional 3rd row seating, an extended flatbed pickup model with available tow package, a bullet proof armored model with optional roof mounted TOW missile launcher, refrigerated/heated beverage holders, ejector seats, integrated "Phaser XVII" anti radar equipment which actually uses phase disruptor cannons to vaporize potential police vehicles that may be sitting in a speed trap, gold plated exterior body panels with a carved solid diamond Mazda emblem, Io digital cable and Tivo, and an analog clock, because they look so classy in the Infiniti's. Engine options, will include but are not limited to a 5.1L DOHC Inline-7, 18.5L Quad-turbo W-16, 650cc 1R rotary engine, 8L single Turbo diesel and a 6.5hp Honda lawnmower engine for the economy model.

So as you can see, there's a lot to look forward to. All this is true, because I said it and I have a high school diploma. My mom also says I'm real honest.

nomopistons
06-03-2005, 07:19 AM
you lost me starting with the word "OK"

Luftwaffle
06-03-2005, 09:11 AM
LOL. Will I be allowed the option of having two engines? :D

*Can't wait for the RX-69*

khtm
06-03-2005, 09:43 AM
lmao :D

nice one

mpt_yellowRX8
06-03-2005, 10:13 AM
Release dates? Price Range? Come on, give us a hint at least! :p

Nemesis8
06-03-2005, 10:27 AM
How many beers did you drink before posting that?

snizzle
06-03-2005, 10:57 AM
How many beers did you drink before posting that?

69

bluesunlion
06-03-2005, 11:22 AM
LOL. Will I be allowed the option of having two engines? :D




Of course. One front mounted, one inverse and rear mounted. :D

canaryrx8
06-03-2005, 11:42 AM
I heard they're already selling these overseas, just can't bring them over here due to emission restrictions :D

kmg1186
06-03-2005, 11:54 AM
http://www.unc.edu/~manraj/Images/future_car.jpg


THERE IT IS -- THE RX-69 -- FULLY EQUIPPED WITH EVEN THE PHASE DISRUPTER CANNONS

zoom44
06-03-2005, 12:42 PM
oooh spy photos!! nice!! where did you get them? you work on the project?

missinmahseven
06-03-2005, 12:43 PM
Does it come in Black Cherry or Laguna Blue? :D

what's being claimed for power? 2.21 jiggawatts? Will it only deliver 1.98 jigawatts on the dyno?

Is there a hot-tub option w/ jacuzzi? (rotary-pump-powered, of course)

Can I tie my 8 to the back of it as a dinghy?

:D :D

Luftwaffle
06-03-2005, 12:50 PM
http://www.unc.edu/~manraj/Images/future_car.jpg


THERE IT IS -- THE RX-69 -- FULLY EQUIPPED WITH EVEN THE PHASE DISRUPTER CANNONS
OMG, that picture is 300 years old. Everyone knows that's a mule pic of the Mazdaspeed MPV. :rolleyes:

snizzle
06-03-2005, 01:02 PM
oooh spy photos!! nice!! where did you get them? you work on the project?

please! everyone knows Mazda is very tight lipped about this sort of thing.... this is an artist rendering obviously (reflective road is first clue)

No More Oldsmobiles
06-03-2005, 02:29 PM
It's not a reflective road. The RX-69 is capable of cruising on calm waters.

But I'm going to wait for the ocean-going package.

Xyntax
06-03-2005, 03:55 PM
Mazda's marketing firm has determined that "RX-7" is not a viable name.

What have those kids been smoking? Not a viable name? Everyone I've spoken to who sees my car knows the legacy of the name RX-7--even the people who don't know much about cars! My GF before only knew two nice cars, Corvette and RX-7. Those marketing idiots have been hanging out at the wrong part of this planet. What's next on their list then, compete with the Scion Xb? Sometimes, their marketing firm must be experts in "plain cars" only to say the RX-7 is not a viable name.

<end rant>

missinmahseven
06-03-2005, 05:43 PM
What have those kids been smoking? Not a viable name? Everyone I've spoken to who sees my car knows the legacy of the name RX-7--even the people who don't know much about cars! My GF before only knew two nice cars, Corvette and RX-7. Those marketing idiots have been hanging out at the wrong part of this planet. What's next on their list then, compete with the Scion Xb? Sometimes, their marketing firm must be experts in "plain cars" only to say the RX-7 is not a viable name.

<end rant>

Um.. not to point out the obvious, but you do realize this whole thread is a spoof, a sham, a joke, right?

Labop
06-03-2005, 05:52 PM
^ Roflmao

TheColonel
06-03-2005, 07:34 PM
The sources I have on the inside, and by inside, i mean the voices inside my head, tell me the RX-69 will be released sometime in late 2003. This date was chosen to ensure that Mazda will keep up with the industry standard of never delvering a product in the expected time frame. Pricing will be anywhere from $5799.99 for the economy model, to $20,542,999.72 when you check off all the options. They're also working on a submarine model but are having trouble getting it to work with a soft top convertable.

(Xyntax obviously didn't get past line 2... lol)