DreRX8

a 330HP lighter weight rotary would be an absolute beast. It would essentially be a more civilized more powerful Elise.

crossbow

Red Devil

I think the RX-8 fills its pricepoint very well, and is very light for a four seat vehicle. Weighs less than a 350Z, just needs a bit more power and a stiffer suspension - Mazdaspeed. If the next RX-7 is coming, I'd like to see Mazda really flex their rotary muscles with it and outclass most of the competition like what the FD did. And if that means having it priced like that of a new Vette or Elise, than so be it. A halo car like the NSX.

Mzdarx8

The last model of the 7 for sale was 1995 in the US. Yes they continued production but not in the US. How can you compare a turboed 7 to a na 8 without modding the 8 to be fair? Yes we have to mod our 8's cause mazda won't. So the new engine in the 7 will be a renesis or a 13b?

Rotarian_SC

Go with Zoom44 on this, he knows what he's talking about

Mzdarx8

I bought an 8 cause of the rotary. I love the technology behind it. Are we all just going to wait and hope a 7 is released some day? It's not cause i don't want one!

There is not one produced yet!

Let's see some pics of your 7 or 8!

Zoom49

I would love to see a new RX7, as I feel that a top of the line sports car will only
help Mazda as a Brand. My hopes were dashed however when they announced the name of the new Mazda Crossport. I hope I'm wrong.

Razz1

The seven is dead get over it. Even a smart 7 owner will tell you the 8 is better in handling.

Just and some power and viola.........

Ah, you don't need a fast car on the track to be fast. Just have to know how to drive.

Razz1

Drawing board is one thing. Besides it's just someone who put a lable on it. A former RX 7 want a bee.

We already have a RX 8 with 280 to 330 HP. Just look in the Mazda show room!

The white beautiful RX 8.

Stop crying in your milk guys........

Rotary Rasp

iTrader: (2)

^ 9 out of 10 of your posts are negative. ^

Japan8

I wouldn't wait and I wouldn't buy one if it was out. As much as I loved early 7's and especially the FD (a high school friend got a brand new one when they first came out... so yes I am talking about 1993)... I personally like having back seats. One reason why I'd never own a Z. But that's my taste...


As far as the future goes... just like another post said... it's on the drawing board. not a done deal yet. But at the same time... all the pieces are right there for Mazda... it's won't take much to make a great car.

Engine wise... it has to be some version of the Renesis. It is due to the side-port exhaust that they could eliminate overlap and get the car to pass stricter emissions standards. So any future 7 will have it's engine based on it... maybe larger displacement... maybe FI... who knows...maybe both. :D

DARKMAZ8

To be honest, Why would mazda wait so long to unveil a new 7?

I for one think that the 8 fits the bill quite nicely and a mazdaspeed 8 will definately raise the 7 enthusiast eyebrows. Let the 7 be and move on. I will bet that a new rotary coupe( if it happens) will be called the rx9.

If mazda does intend to bring back the 7 it will have to be:

1) Turbo
2) Looks that will be equal or better than the FD
3) No power assisted options(ie. DSC, TC, ABS)
4) No airbags(other than driver)

DreRX8

You're joking right?

DARKMAZ8

The fd 7 was a pure sports car. Remember, If they bring the 7 back, It will have to be for the true sprorts car enthusiast.

DreRX8

Even the FD had dual airbags (94+). A new 7 would only need the rotary engine, lightweight, and 2 seats to be true to its heritage. While a turbo would be nice--its not a necessity, remember the first 7s were N/A. The DCS, TCS, and ABS should all be optional. I believe that a base 7 would be very cost effective if it used a 6-port renesis as is wih a lighter weight.

Ajax

Airbags are a necessity. The car won't sell unless it's not only fun to drive but safe to drive. Mazda would seriously be laughed at if it didn't have at least dual airbags.

I see no reason ABS shouldnt be standard either.

DSC/TCS should definitely be either optional or disable-able.

DARKMAZ8

^^^^^Dre

If it's n/a = rx9
If it's FI = rx7

We already have an N/A 2+2(4 door)

To give the rotary sufficient Torque to compete. It NEEDS FI. Sure the 1st and 2nd gen 7 were N/A. Why do you think they discontinued the N/A in '93? Mazda wanted to take the 7 to supercar status. Even if(and I mean IF) mazda brings a 2400lb N/A 7. It will be a step back for the 7. IMO, they would call it the 9.

spork

I agree. The 7 is about the rotary and performance (the 2 seater thing is part of the performance dealio).

but i think they need to be able to get the rx-7 to out perform or at the very least perform at STi/Evo level before releasing it. i don't think it's good enough to just out do the G35/350Z/S2K. The RX-8 is close enough to that.

DreRX8

I agree--but my guess would be that Mazda would keep up the RX7 nomenclature due to name recognition regardless of N/A or FI. Me personally--if they can provide it with a Renesis that is 280-330HP I don't care if its boosted or not--it would easily be a car worthy of being called an FD successor. If Mazda also developed an SMG option they would further increase sales--and have an ace in the marketing hole on the competing sports cars.

DARKMAZ8

Yes, the 7 name is legendary. Mazda can't squeeze anymore power out of the renesis. I think it would be cheaper for them to develop a FI system then building a new motor. Plus, gas milage would suffer more with higher displacement.

The anticipation is definately getting the better of us all. DAMN you Mazda!!!!!

Mzdarx8

Enough said, let's end this post with our fingers crossed!

TheColonel

Ok, let me just tell you now. There is no RX-7, but there will be a new rotary coupe.. They killed the number 7 with the poor sales of the last one and so Mazda's marketing firm has determined that "RX-7" is not a viable name. In order to name this new coupe, the marketing executive decided it should represent a step back to rotary heritage as well as a signal that Mazda is moving into the future. The step back was easy, why not name it the RX-6? It clearly shows a link to the pre-RX-7 rotary heritage, as 6 more certainly is before 7. The effort to signify the forward movement of Mazda rotary technology was more tricky. At first, they were dumbfounded, as RX-8 is already taken. However, after careful consideration, the number 9 was found to be a good choice. "The consumer will see 9 to mean the new coupe will have twice the technological evolution normally seen from one generation to the next, since 9 is not just 1 but actually 2 numbers above 7" one top brass Mazda executive explained. Fusing these two numbers together, they created the prefect blend of heritage and advancement, the RX-69. One member of the press asked "Don't you think that number is, well, a bit sexually suggestive?". Mazda replied "Well, "sexy" wasn't what we were going for, but, yes, I'd say it is a great looking car", to which the reporter muttered "Umm... never mind... forget it...".

In addition, Mazda has decided that why stop at making an ultimate sports car. Why not just make the ultimate car, period? To accomplish this the new RX-69 will be the most versatile car ever manufactured on the planet. Among the countless available choices will be a full DVD, movie, navigation and video game console, soft top and hard top convertibles, automatic sliding rear doors, optional 3rd row seating, an extended flatbed pickup model with available tow package, a bullet proof armored model with optional roof mounted TOW missile launcher, refrigerated/heated beverage holders, ejector seats, integrated "Phaser XVII" anti radar equipment which actually uses phase disruptor cannons to vaporize potential police vehicles that may be sitting in a speed trap, gold plated exterior body panels with a carved solid diamond Mazda emblem, Io digital cable and Tivo, and an analog clock, because they look so classy in the Infiniti's. Engine options, will include but are not limited to a 5.1L DOHC Inline-7, 18.5L Quad-turbo W-16, 650cc 1R rotary engine, 8L single Turbo diesel and a 6.5hp Honda lawnmower engine for the economy model.

So as you can see, there's a lot to look forward to. All this is true, because I said it and I have a high school diploma. My mom also says I'm real honest.

devious12

How long did it take you to think that up and lemme get some of what your smoking! :D

TheColonel

Lol, smoking nothing and didn't drinking anything tonight. It was purely a moment of inspiration and it poured out as fast as I could type it. About 8 minutes...

I like this. I'm not ussually creative. This is getting it's own thread in the lounge... <Pride> (Though I should probably only feel shame...)

bulletproof21

You should feel proud. That was hilarious. It even sounds believable for the first few lines, lol. Very funny.