Mazda Kabura
#178
Originally Posted by Spin9k
Looking at the other cars there and this struck me. Any one else notice this? Must be platform-concept sharing. What's with the big-wheels these cars have - strange looking blownup donuts IMO.
(is it from Ford/Mercury/Jaguar/Volvo?)
as for the big wheels, I agree it looks ridiculous...on a car that size 17s are probably just right...but maybe we'll see 18s...share rims with the 8 or Mazda3? not out of the question
#179
Originally Posted by mdaj
I keep hearing reports of the Kabura being sub 20k. I don't think it should be above that or priced with the over priced RSX. Anyway, an entry level rwd coupe is kick ***!
Yep. As I said in one of my earlier post, putting a rotary in this light weight low priced car would be the sh*t.
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Originally Posted by Spin9k
Looking at the other cars there and this struck me. Any one else notice this? Must be platform-concept sharing. What's with the big-wheels these cars have - strange looking blownup donuts IMO.
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Originally Posted by truemagellen
what car is the lower one?
(is it from Ford/Mercury/Jaguar/Volvo?)
as for the big wheels, I agree it looks ridiculous...on a car that size 17s are probably just right...but maybe we'll see 18s...share rims with the 8 or Mazda3? not out of the question
(is it from Ford/Mercury/Jaguar/Volvo?)
as for the big wheels, I agree it looks ridiculous...on a car that size 17s are probably just right...but maybe we'll see 18s...share rims with the 8 or Mazda3? not out of the question
#182
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The lower one is the Mazda Senku concept.
http://www.conceptcarz.com/view/phot...,,0/photo.aspx
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Originally Posted by mdaj
Your right. Is Ford copying concept cars too?
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Here's the link I was looking at http://www.autoweek.com/files/specia...x/pages/01.htm
if it's a Ford, well that sucks if it was ever meant to be an RX-7, as it isn't a Mazda design, i.e., not a Japaneze original like the 8
if it's a Ford, well that sucks if it was ever meant to be an RX-7, as it isn't a Mazda design, i.e., not a Japaneze original like the 8
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Here is a link with more real photos of this car...
http://images.rotarynews.com/images/...a/target0.html
http://images.rotarynews.com/images/...a/target0.html
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Originally Posted by zoom44
its a mazda platform so its a mazda design- ford is sharing the platform
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I really like the car, except for the front end styling it's pretty hot. But of course that front end would be toned down a lot for production. The overall concept is really neat, and the 2+1 would hold to production likely, since a big part of the design was the panel that retracts right behind the passenger seat to allow easier access to the back seat.
Just keep email Mazda to put a rotary in it ... from talking with people today, I think there's still just as much chance for a rotary as anything, but hearing from everybody will make a difference.
Just keep email Mazda to put a rotary in it ... from talking with people today, I think there's still just as much chance for a rotary as anything, but hearing from everybody will make a difference.
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No, I was told they were not sharing design ... and also the Ford Edge/Mazda CX-7. Despite similarities, I was told that Ford and Mazda were totally on their own for each project.
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Originally Posted by BOOSTD 7
Just keep email Mazda to put a rotary in it ... from talking with people today, I think there's still just as much chance for a rotary as anything, but hearing from everybody will make a difference.
#193
Originally Posted by Spin9k
How would you recommend getting to the right people/group at Mazda? Any suggestions on email address or names to address the possibility of rotary power? Thanks.
Just leave your input here, and we'll make sure that all the powers that be at Mazda get a copy of your comments!!
Read what others have already said:
http://rotarynews.com/node/view/758#comment
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I'm not trying to rain on the Kabura's parade, but does the Emperor really have new clothes? I hate to say it, but the more I look at the Kabura, the more I dislike it. It's certainly not the Aston Martin "like" coupe some described it to be to me.
As exciting as a new Rotary car might be, it seems like an uphill battle to convince Mazda to put the rotary in the Kabura (if they ever really make it to begin with). Man, I just want Mazda to get their act together and produce the long over due MS RX-8.
Seriously, which car would you pick, the blue MSII RX-8 on the left or the Kabura on the right?
As exciting as a new Rotary car might be, it seems like an uphill battle to convince Mazda to put the rotary in the Kabura (if they ever really make it to begin with). Man, I just want Mazda to get their act together and produce the long over due MS RX-8.
Seriously, which car would you pick, the blue MSII RX-8 on the left or the Kabura on the right?
#195
Originally Posted by RX-Hachi
...........Seriously, which car would you pick, the blue MSII RX-8 on the left or the Kabura on the right?
I say... damn, I like both of them!!!
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Originally Posted by RX-Hachi
Seriously, which car would you pick, the blue MSII RX-8 on the left or the Kabura on the right?
.... I could easily see owning both
The K could rock on the track at that weight!
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2500 lb? .... if it has 200hp, it will have better power to weight ratio than the rx8 thus be faster. but if its a 2.0l I4 that redlines at 7500rpm, it probably wont be able to make 200hp. Put the renesis in there, itd be insane... might as well call it the RX7.
i wonder why mazda is trying to make so many niche market sports cars? if it does well on the market and is a hit, its still bund to be a low volume selling car.
i wonder why mazda is trying to make so many niche market sports cars? if it does well on the market and is a hit, its still bund to be a low volume selling car.
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2500 lb? .... if it has 200hp, it will have better power to weight ratio than the rx8 thus be faster. but if its a 2.0l I4 that redlines at 7500rpm, it probably wont be able to make 200hp. Put the renesis in there, itd be insane... might as well call it the RX7.
i wonder why mazda is trying to make so many niche market sports cars? if it does well on the market and is a hit, its still bund to be a low volume selling car.
i wonder why mazda is trying to make so many niche market sports cars? if it does well on the market and is a hit, its still bund to be a low volume selling car.
I know that if the specs hold, and it gets the Rotary it deserves, I'm in, in a heartbeat!!!
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Another thought would be if the put the MS6 turbo 4 in this.. hummmm
That could rock! and be more than real competition for the 350z, evoX, almost anyone. Something special if Mazda could lord it over all those other for a change!
2.3L DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder engine with turbocharger and direct gas injection
Peak horsepower 274 @ 5500
Peak torque (lb-ft) 280 @ 3000Redline6700
That could rock! and be more than real competition for the 350z, evoX, almost anyone. Something special if Mazda could lord it over all those other for a change!
2.3L DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder engine with turbocharger and direct gas injection
Peak horsepower 274 @ 5500
Peak torque (lb-ft) 280 @ 3000Redline6700
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Originally Posted by Spin9k
Another thought would be if the put the MS6 turbo 4 in this.. hummmm
That could rock! and be more than real competition for the 350z, evoX, almost anyone. Something special if Mazda could lord it over all those other for a change!
2.3L DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder engine with turbocharger and direct gas injection
Peak horsepower 274 @ 5500
Peak torque (lb-ft) 280 @ 3000Redline6700
That could rock! and be more than real competition for the 350z, evoX, almost anyone. Something special if Mazda could lord it over all those other for a change!
2.3L DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder engine with turbocharger and direct gas injection
Peak horsepower 274 @ 5500
Peak torque (lb-ft) 280 @ 3000Redline6700
While it's fun to dream about what the Kabura "might be", the RX-8 is in the here and now. And all it would take is a ~280+ hp MS RX-8 to forget all about the Kabura. Even with a rotary, I don't think I'd buy one. I know it's a show car, but it's just too funky for me. I really don't care for the design. If it did look more like a mini Aston Martin (as some were saying before), I'd be much more excited.
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