jonesin

Any hub bub out re: whether or not there are plans for a topless RX 8?

Sputnik

Nuttin' but rumours and unfounded speculation.

---jps

danger

there has been an earlier discussion around here somewhere on teh convertibilty of the rx8. However i don't think there will be a convertible version anytime soon... Maybe in another generation, much like the FC.

Donny Boy

While I'm not a convertible fan, a RX-8 convertible is not a distant possibility. Most of the chassis strength comes from the lower part of the car. Thus, the top should be able to be lobbed off easily. Whether there's a market for a convertible, when Mazda already has a Miata, is up in the air. I personally like the diversity.

sheylen

If Mazda does the RX-8 properly, it can be the start of a whole new performance series. If the RX-8 sells well (and I bet it will) we can expect a lot of derivates: A turbocharged RX-8 with about 350 hp; a 2+2 two-doors coupe (RX-7) with the same turbo; A cabriolet with 4 seats and a roadster (the new miata) with 4 cylinders or rotary. I think that would be wonderful. :D Other car manufacturers offer roadsters and 4-seat cabriolets. They appeal to different people.

zoom44

better prepare to duck sheylen, with that avatar folks are likely to start throwing things at you!

sheylen

Avatar? what avatar? Maybe Grimace will like it.

Sputnik

Dude, for a minute there, I had thought that someone had 'hacked" your account and put a 350 Avatar in there .

---jps