correction hot air from the engine bay leaves thru a hole ion the fender behind the vent covers. look from inside your engine bay and you can see the light thru the hole. when moving the air flow over the car creates a low pressure area just over the vents which pulls heated air out of the engine compartment. but they could stand to be a few more square inches in cross section



edit- well see i should just finish reading before posting. spin and shaun already said everything

Furai concept.

http://i10.tinypic.com/6ut09zr.jpg

Huge Mazda article, including rotory info in Feb. 2008 Automobile.

Excellent. I just got my first issue of Automobile the other day ($10 subscription offer). Can't wait to read it.

Maybe they can modify the rotary indent in the rear part of the hood to vent more hot air or take in more cool air. Probably something closer to the radiator though due to clearance issues. Ducting will not weigh much if done right. Maxda can remove any other useless peice of plastic except the ducting to clean things up...I don know. I won't pretend to know the engineering of it...I prob understand about 60%+ but it is not rocket science.

Geek example:

Dell computers are a very good example. If you ever open up a Dell server or desktop you will notice plastic ducting that manage the air flow throughout the chasis for more efficient cooling. It literally has passage ways for air to circulate. This not only proves to cool the machine better but it ensures reliability.

All Mazda has to do is "invest" on a good cooling scheme for the 8 using some duct work and it will pay off with less warantee work in the long run. Not to mention very happy Rx's! :wiggle:

I stand corrected...:wiggle: BUT...i believe you said the same above...How efficient are little holes in moving air out of the engine bay? :squint:

Air circulation management!:worship:

damn that looks good.
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http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/au...i02500.img.jpg
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/au...i01500.img.jpg
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/au...i03500.img.jpg
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/au...i06500.img.jpg
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/au...i04500.img.jpg
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/au...i05500.img.jpg

Honestly, i think it looks badass. But we more than likely won't be seeing it on the streets :sad:

That's PURE badass...

WOW. That car is CRAZY

holy SMOKES
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That thing is going to be all over every car mag in existence.

So what do you suppose that rendering is in the top left of the picture? :wiggle:

I guess the 'cat's out of the bag' so to speak and she's a sexy cat I must say. Are these photos a leak or has Mazda shown official pics already?

Seal.

Corvette, Viper, 911, R8, GT-R...

...FURAI !!!

All I can say is WOW!

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/au...i03500.img.jpg

I just dont like the overhanging nose...they should have flattened that...but still sexy nonetheless...

i love the nose, just not the emblem, they should place it on the hood.

This makes the GTR look dated.
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Wow.. Looks like a modern Mach 5! Anyone have wallpaper sized versions? (19x12)

wow glad that finally leaked

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/au...i03500.img.jpg

edmunds breaking the embargo ftw

^^Wow!

+1

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/au...aiconcept.html

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/au...i05500.img.jpg

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/au...i01500.img.jpg

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/au...i02500.img.jpg

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/au...i04500.img.jpg


gotta like the "55"

is that damon i see in the group shot? if so hes got his little tuning fingers in everything it seems :)

that rear wheelwell/fender is a direct rip from the Taiki concept, and it looks great!

hmm, make a supercar out of an existing racecar chassis, who woulda thunk it lol

Yeah, I love the 55, it shows that there are people in MNAO that love the rotary, and realises its importance.
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