DOMINION

You guys think the RX-8 will sell good and be like the RX-7 was?
As in first gen secon gen ect?. I hope it sells well and I get to see some new changes to the RX-8 IE more HP!!!...

800Degrees

it better sell better... or it will be scrapped (in the US) like the RX-7.

I'd expect a supercharger in 06... typical HP increase to keep the car interesting.

MTLbroker

Or hybrid.

800Degrees

Clarify my comment: The RX-8 will have to sell better than the RX-7... it was vague.

zoom44

in its first year more rx8s have been sold then they made during the entire production of 3rd gen rx7s

ZoomZoomH

iTrader: (1)

having 4 seats standard really opened up the potential buyer market for the 8 compared to all the 7's

RX-Hachi

Only time will tell. But I agree that some improvements in '06 will be needed to keep the public's interest. A top performance model (aka Mazdaspeed) with a big hp increase (~300 hp) and track ready suspension is needed to raise the RX-8's image. While modest hp and torque additions would benefit the normal models, say around 255 hp and 170 lb tq. A 5 speed auto and a SMG like transmission that can handle the 9k rpm of the high power unit would further enhance and widen appeal.

93rdcurrent

Yeah what he said.

Mario

I get the feeling the 8 is not in such demand in the states. I constantly hear about people buying them at little over invoice. I hope Mazda is making enough dough to justify bringing back the RX-7 and offer a forced induction (turbo preferred) 8.

beachdog

Mazda and Nissan are going to be very conscious of raising the price too high to keep mass markets. That's what killed off their flagship products the first go round.

Seeing how Mazda is part of Ford these days, don't be surprised if you see a Mustang-like approach to marketing. A low priced stripper for those who want the cool style but won't spend a lot on the car and then a massive option list. Fully optioned Mustangs can go for 3x a base model.

ZoomZoomH

iTrader: (1)

^we call that the base automatic rx-8...

DOMINION

^^See we all need to thank the Auto 8's. With out them there would be no hight sales.