No new RX-7...
08-23-2005, 01:42 PM
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The fact that Bakaj confirmed that the 7 concept has already been built indicates there maybe more going on behind the scenes. The top brass has always denied the 7, yet work seems to continue.
It seems stupid to build a prototype and do nothing with it. Even if they currently have no plans to put it into production, I think they'll at least show it at the Tokyo Motor show to get a public reaction. And at the same time, keep their rivals guessing at what their next move might be.
I'm also wishfully hoping that they might give us a preview of the MS RX-8 at the show as well. We know they've been working on the MS 3, so it's more likely that we'll see that car. But they've got to be working on an MS 8, the 8 being the flagship and top performance model. It's just a matter of time. However, they are taking their sweet old time (hopefully to get it right), so it better be damn good when it finally breaks cover.
The Tokyo Motor Show is scheduled for Oct. 22nd-Nov. 6th '05. http://www.tokyo-motorshow.com/eng/index.html
It seems stupid to build a prototype and do nothing with it. Even if they currently have no plans to put it into production, I think they'll at least show it at the Tokyo Motor show to get a public reaction. And at the same time, keep their rivals guessing at what their next move might be.
I'm also wishfully hoping that they might give us a preview of the MS RX-8 at the show as well. We know they've been working on the MS 3, so it's more likely that we'll see that car. But they've got to be working on an MS 8, the 8 being the flagship and top performance model. It's just a matter of time. However, they are taking their sweet old time (hopefully to get it right), so it better be damn good when it finally breaks cover.
The Tokyo Motor Show is scheduled for Oct. 22nd-Nov. 6th '05. http://www.tokyo-motorshow.com/eng/index.html
08-23-2005, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by RX-Hachi
The fact that Bakaj confirmed that the 7 concept has already been built indicates there maybe more going on behind the scenes. The top brass has always denied the 7, yet work seems to continue.
It seems stupid to build a prototype and do nothing with it. Even if they currently have no plans to put it into production, I think they'll at least show it at the Tokyo Motor show to get a public reaction. And at the same time, keep their rivals guessing at what their next move might be.
I'm also wishfully hoping that they might give us a preview of the MS RX-8 at the show as well. We know they've been working on the MS 3, so it's more likely that we'll see that car. But they've got to be working on an MS 8, the 8 being the flagship and top performance model. It's just a matter of time. However, they are taking their sweet old time (hopefully to get it right), so it better be damn good when it finally breaks cover.
The Tokyo Motor Show is scheduled for Oct. 22nd-Nov. 6th '05. http://www.tokyo-motorshow.com/eng/index.html
It seems stupid to build a prototype and do nothing with it. Even if they currently have no plans to put it into production, I think they'll at least show it at the Tokyo Motor show to get a public reaction. And at the same time, keep their rivals guessing at what their next move might be.
I'm also wishfully hoping that they might give us a preview of the MS RX-8 at the show as well. We know they've been working on the MS 3, so it's more likely that we'll see that car. But they've got to be working on an MS 8, the 8 being the flagship and top performance model. It's just a matter of time. However, they are taking their sweet old time (hopefully to get it right), so it better be damn good when it finally breaks cover.
The Tokyo Motor Show is scheduled for Oct. 22nd-Nov. 6th '05. http://www.tokyo-motorshow.com/eng/index.html
08-23-2005, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Steiner
Out of curiosity, how did the 3rd gen RX-7 FD sell in the USDM during it's production run here. I'm guessing Mazda sold almost as many or maybe even more RX-8 models in the USDM in it's first model year than all of the 3rd generation RX-7 models put together...turbo charged or normally aspirated. The old high performance, mid 90's versions of the RX-7, Supra and 300ZX were not affordable.
08-23-2005, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by alnielsen
The FD RX7 had 255 HP(factory spec). Not that much more than the spec for the RX8. Horsepower wars have raised the bar.
08-23-2005, 03:44 PM
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Stock FD's were about 2800 lbs even (2789 lbs as rated by Mazda to be exact), but the twin turbos also gave it more torque 217 lbs. Add in the fact that our US spec 8 is not making the full 250 ps that the Renesis was designed for.
But Mazda has never been about beating the competition with brute force hp. Instead, it follows Colin Chapman's Lotus theory of make it lightweight and big butts will fall. So don't ever expect an MS 8 or a 4th gen 7 to have greater hp numbers than it's rivals, that won't happen. What will likely happen is an overall balance that the rivals can't touch.
But Mazda has never been about beating the competition with brute force hp. Instead, it follows Colin Chapman's Lotus theory of make it lightweight and big butts will fall. So don't ever expect an MS 8 or a 4th gen 7 to have greater hp numbers than it's rivals, that won't happen. What will likely happen is an overall balance that the rivals can't touch.
08-24-2005, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by PaulieWalnuts
Now is the time for a 2.0L 2 or 3 rotor Renesis. 360HP N/A. Bring it.
08-24-2005, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by JeRKy 8 Owner
Actually when gas starts costing $3.50 a gallon in parts of the country, a hydrogen rotary will start looking a whole lot better.
08-24-2005, 07:29 PM
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yes and this is another subject entirely but in order to "force" the building of the infrastructure they should start requiring cities to buy fuel cell buses when replacing vehicles in their public trans. fleet. this would get teh infrastructure started adn the buses have amble room for everything. i believe toronto had some fuel cell buses running already like 4 years ago.
edit- vancouver http://www.msnbc.com/news/248093.asp?cp1=1
edit- vancouver http://www.msnbc.com/news/248093.asp?cp1=1
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