Perhaps an FE concept car at Tokyo?
Bwob, the father of the Miata, member here, and Mazda insider recently posted an interesting tidbit. On a thread about the NC Miata, he mentioned that there is a chance that the next generation RX-7 might possibly be shown at this year's Tokyo Motor Show. It would only be a concept version - not a production ready model. It sounded like it was only a possibility, but at least it's good to hear something even if it is speculative. Forgive me if this is already common knowledge, I haven't been paying a tremendous amount of attention.
Here is the link so you can read his comments in context. It's the second of his posts on the thread: http://www.miataforum.com/ubb/ultima...;f=11;t=012170 Incidentally, the Tokyo Motor Show is at the end of October, so we still have a while to wait. |
Wouldn't that be the FF Concept Car since the RX-8 carries the FE designation? At any rate, that would be awesome! One of the reasons that I am supporting the RX-8 program and want them to be successful is so that a 4th Gen RX-7 will be brought to the U.S. Long Live the Rotary!!!!!
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Actually, RX-8 = SE3P.
So the 4th gen probably will be FE3S. Or if they use the 1.5L, then FE5S... |
I'm with you 3rotor. When can I pre-order ;)
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I am not trying to start an argument, but where are you getting SE3P?
Traditionally, the generations of RX-7s and the third/fourth generation of the Cosmo Badge all bore the "nickname" derived from their VIN code. I offer as as example the following: 1st Generation RX-7s = FB 2nd Generation RX-7s = FC 3rd Generation RX-7s = FD HB Cosmo JC Cosmo etc The RX-8 is an FE I think the naturally progression would be for the 4th Gen RX-7 to be FF Just my thoughts... |
Originally posted by 3Rotor I am not trying to start an argument, but where are you getting SE3P? Traditionally, the generations of RX-7s and the third/fourth generation of the Cosmo Badge all bore the "nickname" derived from their VIN code. I offer as as example the following: 1st Generation RX-7s = FB 2nd Generation RX-7s = FC 3rd Generation RX-7s = FD HB Cosmo JC Cosmo etc The RX-8 is an FE I think the naturally progression would be for the 4th Gen RX-7 to be FF Just my thoughts... SE3P is for Japanese models |
Originally posted by neit_jnf SE3P is for Japanese models in North America, all the chassis codes will be FE. |
How irritating. Two different cars with the same 2 letter designation?
Anyway, I'm excited to see what approach they take. |
Re: Perhaps an FE concept car at Tokyo?
Originally posted by Rich Bwob, the father of the Miata, member here, and Mazda insider recently posted an interesting tidbit. On a thread about the NC Miata, he mentioned that there is a chance that the next generation RX-7 might possibly be shown at this year's Tokyo Motor Show... ---jps |
I'm sure we'll see something at Either Frankfurt and/or Tokyo that is rotary powered (we're guarenteed the RX-8, right? :p ) . If what's new is next gen RX-7 or not is simply conjecture right now, since the people in the know usually sign NDAs.
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Originally posted by rotarynews.com If what's new is next gen RX-7 or not is simply conjecture right now, since the people in the know usually sign NDAs. |
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