Old Rotor

Look here and see what you think?



http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/04/m...next-gen-mx-5/

burglar

Ah, just beat me, I was coming here to post this.

Very exciting.

HockeyRX-8

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That's badass! I hope the next gen rotary weighs this much or close to it

Sephiroth

Love it. Always been tempted to get one.

BMWDAD

2012 miata

2012 (?) rx7

2012 BMW 1 coupe (redesign) 4 cylinder

I am ready to drive each one and buy the winner.

8 Maniac

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It'll probably drive like a tank

Definitely something to look forward to. Hopefully we'll see similar results for a new RX car.

Any news on the power the newer miata will make? I know it's never been a power based platform, but if they up the power at all, it will be one hell of a performer with the weight loss.

zoom44

2200lbs i jusyt read it and came to post it

Mazmart

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I would guess less than present as they will probably reduce engine displacement as well (1.6 is possible).

Paul.

RIWWP

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A few months ago, there was mention that it would retain similar power to weight of current gen. If anything, it has gone up from there.

Certainly good news if the RX7 will be on this chassis. Shouldnt gain much weight, if any.

Mazmart

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I would expect the RX7 to weigh up to 300 lbs additional (Hopefully more like 200) as it would be a little larger and have to have bigger brakes, stouter gearbox and diff with oil cooler/s as well.

An under 2600 lb RX7 would be amazing even with present hp. Extra torque, lighter weight and better fuel economy would be the right recipe.

Paul.

RIWWP

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Yup. I would trade my 8 for it.

But I'd rather give my wife the 8 and trade her van for it.

This possibility is one of the reasons I put my Renesis Miata plans on hold. IF I can get it OEM with a warranty and without the blood and tears, I'll be on the preorder.

Only if it was using a Renesis2 though. If they put the 16X in, it will be even better, but I'd wait for 2nd model year.

2tone

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just saw a similar article on LLN.

great to hear this. but i wish they dropped wont to 1.6L (i guess to up fuel economy, although i think 50mpg is a bit wishful), and keep the 2.0L - then they'd have the fun-to-drive but still great gas mileage along with a model that takes advantage of a better power-to-weight ratio.

rodjonathan

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the mx5 is hot and fro what im reading i think it will get hotter

ASH8

Yes...2200 LBS...that is 1000 Kilos, the current NC is about 1170 Kilos...

I would like to see how Mazda will lose 300 lbs, without a significant reduction in vehicle size..

We already see 6+ footers in the US complaining about interior space.

So a smaller shorter Trunk?
A Shorter Hood length?
Road to "roof" dimensions will remain the same because of regulations.

Will be an interesting look...more of a square Box..

alnielsen

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I'm 6 foot 3 inches (190 cm) and I can fit in a NA & NC. I tried a Mazdaspeed NB and I sat too high. My eyes were even with the top of the windscreen frame.

ASH8

/\...Yes, I am only going by the Many reviews I have read and they all complain about the cabin and steering for footers..

Here is one.. at 1.11 sec

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDX4YQ6zejM

zara

Lightweight composite materials perhaps? Even the use of carbon fiber at certain points, especially the drive train, would be great!

yiksing

Mazda: Lets make the ultimate sportscar! I know... lets throw a rotary into our new miata chassis. Woo hoo 250 hp (231 corrected) hp on 800kg.

Vehicle Safety Association: Oh no.... Mazda made the Miata too light, its not safe. The rotary engine hung too low in the front hood, thats not safe too.

Treehugger Association: Noooo... rotary engine, they got no piston... gas goes in n comes out with apex seal... very polluting... they drink lots of oil like water... very thirsty... we love our trees.

Mazda: Screw it.... lets just chuck this 1.6 in there and call it a day...

WTBRotary!

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^^^ WuT?

RIWWP

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I just test drove the Mazda2, and was surprised at how big it was compared with how small it seems to be in videos, pictures, etc... Incredibly light though, bodes well for them keeping the MX-5 weight down.