"RX-9" news
11-04-2010, 12:51 PM
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"RX-9" news
http://www.mibz.com/25132-the-future...lled-rx-9.html
http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...llCars/253864/
http://www.motorauthority.com/blog/1...-rotary-engine
http://www.caradvice.com.au/90340/ma...rotary-engine/
rx-9 will be a lightish weight 2 door based on the next MX-5 chassis with an electric supercharger and 300 hp possibly running on H
http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...llCars/253864/
http://www.motorauthority.com/blog/1...-rotary-engine
http://www.caradvice.com.au/90340/ma...rotary-engine/
rx-9 will be a lightish weight 2 door based on the next MX-5 chassis with an electric supercharger and 300 hp possibly running on H
11-04-2010, 12:57 PM
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I'm sure people will come in here saying that 300 hp is still too low to compete with what's out there (370, Gen coupe, G37, etc) but I'm assuming this little beast will be QUICK due to the weight difference.
good news indeed.
11-04-2010, 12:59 PM
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I checked out a few of the articles and the seem to be providing conflicting information. One says electric supercharger because the 16x won't be ready for years. Another, says the RX9 will use the 16X. Again, I won't believe anything until it comes from an official source.
11-04-2010, 01:07 PM
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11-04-2010, 01:12 PM
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Still trying to figure out when autocar decided the RX8 Engine was a
"2.6-litre twin-rotor unit used in the 228 bhp RX-8."... I would certainly love the extra space as I only have 1.3L LOL
"2.6-litre twin-rotor unit used in the 228 bhp RX-8."... I would certainly love the extra space as I only have 1.3L LOL
11-04-2010, 01:16 PM
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Besides track....how fast are you able to drive in daily traffic.....
Hope that's not the final decision on design tho.....
Hope that's not the final decision on design tho.....
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11-04-2010, 01:24 PM
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Strength/Confidence
I know the looks of the car will most likely change a lot, but the back end of the car reminds me of a newer civic. I like the front though.
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11-04-2010, 01:50 PM
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Looks good, but honestly 300 flywheel HP is weak for what is likely a 30k+ car. Hell the new Focus ST will have 247HP.
But these articles don't offer much, the final car could be way different. A 300HP starting point would be great though if it is FI and there is room to grow like the Genesis Turbo.
But these articles don't offer much, the final car could be way different. A 300HP starting point would be great though if it is FI and there is room to grow like the Genesis Turbo.
11-04-2010, 02:15 PM
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11-04-2010, 02:39 PM
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Most people give it a 200% to a 300% increase. The scca only docks me 200% when I run the track with them but the SCTA gave me a 300%. I have also seen 250%. I understand the 200% penalty since Mazda does not include the exhaust side of the engine which is the same displacement as the intake portion. On that note the SCTA penalty is out of sure hate. They did it because they did not want the piston engines to loose there record standings. It is out of pure jealousy and hate.
11-04-2010, 03:34 PM
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This is ALL Speculation and Media Feeding off each other...nothing more...I cant see anything that is REAL News or has not been talked about before..
This IS all guess work..
This IS all guess work..
11-04-2010, 04:03 PM
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11-04-2010, 05:08 PM
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100% - there is NO news here - these links don't contribute but simply muddy the waters with rumor and heresay that has been regurgitated many times before - the only 'news' that there has been recently has come from the mouths of Mazda's designers saying the car is a long way off and no RX-7, so don't expect one.
. I know you can do it.
11-04-2010, 07:20 PM
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Good news bad also old news...wait till we see something for it to mean anything. *** for the horse power everyoen is right, cars are slowly getting more horsepower and by the time this some out it really shueld have 300-350 and nothgin less.
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