s13lover

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.

mikeb

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

ALWAZL8

The RX-8, of course! :D

jtimbck2

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

zerobanger

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

wakeech

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.

racerdave

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

Gyro

Without a doubt... Gandu's Rx8.

rx-7~rx-8

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

Jeff_pap31s

RX8! And that pic above is FUGLY!

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...

Senseny

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.

cueball

Another vote for the FD Spirit R.
..

wakeech

:D *shiver* :D

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

mental pimp

Nice car, how much is it?

racerdave

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.

chinx

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

cueball

It is only available in Japan and costs 3,998,000 yen, which is about $37,810 US at the current exchange rate.

s13lover

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.

cueball

Here are some pics to demonstrate that point.

sferrett

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.

khoney

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

loco4rx8

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.

cueball

You can thank JaySpec7 for the pictures.

Senseny

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