New Mazda Coupe
09-04-2003, 03:23 AM
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New Mazda Coupe
Looks like mazda are eventualy going to build an MX-5 Coupe!
Launched in Japan in December, 1.8 146bhp, much stiffer than the normal MX-5, looks shweet too!
Not going to tempt me away from the 8 but nice car mazda!
Launched in Japan in December, 1.8 146bhp, much stiffer than the normal MX-5, looks shweet too!
Not going to tempt me away from the 8 but nice car mazda!
09-04-2003, 03:38 AM
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From autoexpress http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/preview...y.php?id=39482
09-04-2003, 07:26 AM
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looks like a baby MX-6,
(as an aside i've been wondering if the 8' is a more suitable successor to the MX-6 than the RX-7, yes I know there's a fairly fundamental engine difference but both are smooth, refined and dynamically interesting 4 seaters?)
(as an aside i've been wondering if the 8' is a more suitable successor to the MX-6 than the RX-7, yes I know there's a fairly fundamental engine difference but both are smooth, refined and dynamically interesting 4 seaters?)
09-04-2003, 07:51 AM
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Looks ok - apart from the colour and the add-on spoilers...
Doesnt look like the whole boot opens - suggesting that boot space wont be much better than an MX5..
Might as well have a 5 with a hard top...
Doesnt look like the whole boot opens - suggesting that boot space wont be much better than an MX5..
Might as well have a 5 with a hard top...
09-04-2003, 07:53 AM
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I agree KEF.
There souldn't be that much difference to the feeling of the 2.5 litre engine I have, as Mazda massaged the torque curve in that engine to make it flatter. The quitness and those extra 2000 revs should take it to another level though.
Not to mention vastly improved weight distribution.
There souldn't be that much difference to the feeling of the 2.5 litre engine I have, as Mazda massaged the torque curve in that engine to make it flatter. The quitness and those extra 2000 revs should take it to another level though.
Not to mention vastly improved weight distribution.
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