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Old 01-14-2008, 06:21 PM
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Mid-engine RWD rotary powered Mazda

RX-X, mid-engine, rwd, twin-rotor producing 280 hp, 2,800 lb weigh, 2 seater, coupe, full loaded price of $35k. Where do I put a deposit?

Why doesn't Mazda produce such a car? There is currently no mid-engine car for under $40k. After you equip a Boxster or Elise, you're looking at $50k-$55k range.
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why do you want or expect so much for 35k?
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why mid-engine, front engine/rear drive will be alot cheaper to produce
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there is a reason why there are no mid engined cars priced below 40k! COST!
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Originally Posted by Renesis_8
there is a reason why there are no mid engined cars priced below 40k! COST!
The MR2 were mid-engine cars priced in the $20s. If Toyota can produce them, why not Mazda?
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the rx8 is a mid-engine car
FMR (front mid-engine) but its a mid engine car
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If we're talking 2 seater, might as well shoot for 2400

BTW, the 8 is a midship...
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Technically, the RX-8 IS mid-engined as the engine is behind the front axel.

What you are thinking of is mid/rear-engine.

But the weight distribution is already 50/50, so what's the point?
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I want a 4-rotor, 400 hp, mid-transverse, 2-seater, convertible, folding hardtop, fully loaded w/ leather and sat nav, 1900lbs, tri-turbo, big trunk, AWD, off-road, amphibious, alloy wheels, iDrive, and lambo-doored Mazda for $25k. WHY DON'T YOU BUILD THIS MAZDA WTF
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Originally Posted by Rootski
I want a 4-rotor ... 1900lbs ...
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Originally Posted by opus_opus
RX-X, mid-engine, rwd, twin-rotor producing 280 hp, 2,800 lb weigh, 2 seater, coupe, full loaded price of $35k. Where do I put a deposit?

Why doesn't Mazda produce such a car? There is currently no mid-engine car for under $40k. After you equip a Boxster or Elise, you're looking at $50k-$55k range.
For that price it better have more than 280 HP, try 350 HP!
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2800 lbs and 280 is enough
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Originally Posted by Rootski
I want a 4-rotor, 400 hp, mid-transverse, 2-seater, convertible, folding hardtop, fully loaded w/ leather and sat nav, 1900lbs, tri-turbo, big trunk, AWD, off-road, amphibious, alloy wheels, iDrive, and lambo-doored Mazda for $25k. WHY DON'T YOU BUILD THIS MAZDA WTF

best post ever.


reminds me of ppls ideas when they show the rx9 and new rx7 and next gen rx8 and blah blah blah concept car pics....

haha
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Leave a deposit here. Paypal me $800 and i will send one your way. You pay the rest to the delivery guy.
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