Mazda RX-VISION Concepts
10-27-2015, 07:04 PM
#428
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It's a style concept, any powertrain in it would be whatever they had on hand to make it move around without them pushing it. It's possible it doesn't even have a drivetrain.
It's literally to gauge feedback on the looks. Nothing more.
The ND Miata didn't have engine info released until a few months before it went on sale, expect the same here, so wait 2-3 years (or more) to get that answer.
It's literally to gauge feedback on the looks. Nothing more.
The ND Miata didn't have engine info released until a few months before it went on sale, expect the same here, so wait 2-3 years (or more) to get that answer.
on looks alone i think it has done very well.
10-27-2015, 07:06 PM
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The "16X" as a specific R+D prototype iteration was shelved long ago, something a Mazda spokesman specifically said. That isn't a problem however, as it just means that they found newer and better things and kept iterating on the engine to develop it further.
I expect that the Sky-R (which is the iteration name they are on now) has the same physical dimensions of the 16X, but incorporates a whole lot more of what they learned from the Sky-D and Sky-G engines.
I expect that the Sky-R (which is the iteration name they are on now) has the same physical dimensions of the 16X, but incorporates a whole lot more of what they learned from the Sky-D and Sky-G engines.
10-27-2015, 07:07 PM
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There are more pics, but pretty dark.
Posted press info on this thread front page and specs....not many.
https://www.rx8club.com/general-auto...kyo-ms-259962/
Posted press info on this thread front page and specs....not many.
https://www.rx8club.com/general-auto...kyo-ms-259962/
10-27-2015, 07:11 PM
#432
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There are sixteen hi-res pix on the link I posted.
http://www.mazdausamedia.com/RX-Visi...ssets_70:24114
That long hood, if they keep it, leaves lots of room for better cooling and intercoolers and FI goodies, possibly. And it keeps competitors guessing too!
http://www.mazdausamedia.com/RX-Visi...ssets_70:24114
That long hood, if they keep it, leaves lots of room for better cooling and intercoolers and FI goodies, possibly. And it keeps competitors guessing too!
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10-27-2015, 07:18 PM
#434
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"A special red chosen for the body color features both energetic brightness and depth. It
helps bring out the luster and contrast between light and shadow that are present on the
RX-VISION."
Glad to see they recognize the only color appropriate for a Sports Car Concept of such stature.
I'm picturing a small diameter 6 rotor engine under that long hood, sort of like a bunch of hamsters on speed going 8rpms.
Also the apparent 'too long' hood, my be a scale issue, if it's not that long it may be a visual issue.
The RX-EVOLV was a bit weird looking too.
helps bring out the luster and contrast between light and shadow that are present on the
RX-VISION."
Glad to see they recognize the only color appropriate for a Sports Car Concept of such stature.
I'm picturing a small diameter 6 rotor engine under that long hood, sort of like a bunch of hamsters on speed going 8rpms.
Also the apparent 'too long' hood, my be a scale issue, if it's not that long it may be a visual issue.
The RX-EVOLV was a bit weird looking too.
10-27-2015, 07:22 PM
#435
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10-27-2015, 07:37 PM
#440
I'm actually excited about this something to look forward to in our sick sad world lol.
Specs are lining up well too.
RX8:LxWxH
175.6, 69.7, 52.8 wheelbase:2703
RX-Vision:LxWxH
172.7, 75.7, 45.6 wheelbase: 2700
We just need a weight and engine specs hopefully tomorrow. Most importantly a release date!!!!
Specs are lining up well too.
RX8:LxWxH
175.6, 69.7, 52.8 wheelbase:2703
RX-Vision:LxWxH
172.7, 75.7, 45.6 wheelbase: 2700
We just need a weight and engine specs hopefully tomorrow. Most importantly a release date!!!!
10-27-2015, 07:38 PM
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10-27-2015, 07:39 PM
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well all good rotards ditch the cat first so we should be emmissions exempt
10-27-2015, 07:48 PM
#444
Mazda RX-VISION @ Tokyo MS
I expect this time next year we'll have much more knowledge and a possible release date. I'm hopeful for a 2017 date, naive as that may seem lol
10-27-2015, 08:04 PM
#445
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anyone else see the outline of the rx8 headlights in the i presume side/repeater lights in the front?
i thought that was a really smart design as they said they brought bits of all the sports cars into one design.
that bonnet/hood looks mad though, it'll be a bit shorter in the production run lol.
i thought that was a really smart design as they said they brought bits of all the sports cars into one design.
that bonnet/hood looks mad though, it'll be a bit shorter in the production run lol.
10-27-2015, 08:29 PM
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short HD vid up on page 1
10-27-2015, 08:44 PM
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Just to compare side by side, here are the dimensions of the FD, RX8 and Vision Concept Rotary (VCR, lul )
Length:
RX7: 169"
RX8: 176"
VCR: 172.8"
Width:
RX7: 69"
RX8: 70"
VCR: 75.8"
Height:
RX7: 48"
RX8: 53"
VCR: 45.6"
Length:
RX7: 169"
RX8: 176"
VCR: 172.8"
Width:
RX7: 69"
RX8: 70"
VCR: 75.8"
Height:
RX7: 48"
RX8: 53"
VCR: 45.6"