Mazda Furai Concept and New Mazda RX-8 to Make World Debut at 2008 North American Int

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Jan 6, 2008 | 07:28 AM

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looks like the guys from mazdaspeed and mazda have the same dreams that we do, who here havent dream of a 787b or a rx-792p for the street and track?

hey Paul what ever happeng to the WR body in the back of Downing atlanta

You want to make Jim an offer?

Paul.

Jan 6, 2008 | 09:09 AM

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I dont think I can count that hi

Jan 6, 2008 | 10:57 AM

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A week away from Detroit and still no real (ie, no camoulage) pics of the refreshed RX-8 that people will be able to order soon???

Jan 7, 2008 | 11:55 PM

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Surprised this hasn't been posted here yet...

If it's in another thread ... my b.

that is amazing, it sounds like a penguin when it is idling...

Jan 12, 2008 | 06:10 PM

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Sneak peek from Detroit.

Jan 12, 2008 | 06:15 PM

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more! more! more! we know you have a closer look from just over thare...

Jan 12, 2008 | 06:18 PM

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I wish. Not my pics though.

Jan 13, 2008 | 12:28 AM

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noice !!! thanks

Jan 13, 2008 | 12:36 AM

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haha that's like having my girlfriend ready for some good loving and only being able to lick the nipples...Thanks though

Jan 13, 2008 | 10:16 AM

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I have high-res press photos of the Furai if anyone is interested send me a PM. Many of which have not been posted before.

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Jan 13, 2008 | 10:49 AM

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another link to the video at leguna seca, with some more pictures

this thing isnt pretty, but damn if that sound isnt amazing

Jan 13, 2008 | 12:38 PM

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^Same vid as posted before.

Jan 13, 2008 | 12:40 PM

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Jan 13, 2008 | 12:41 PM

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Jan 13, 2008 | 12:58 PM

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Hey altspace, do you have any information regarding the Speedsource cars? They are supposed to make an announcement at the autoshow. The race car could possibly be there.
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Jan 13, 2008 | 01:02 PM

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see that Racing Beat there? Jim Mederer , if you havent read us saying this before, tuned that engine.

you guys see the display wall behind the car? the images are projected on to it. they keep changing in each shot. very nice display

Jan 13, 2008 | 02:53 PM

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Did anyone else see in the press release shown at rotarynews.com, Mazda says the Furai is powered by a "RENESIS-based R20B three-rotor rotary engine." Maybe Im an idiot (dont answer that) but I didn't know Mazda had a Renesis based 20B engine. I thought all the 20B's were based on the older engine designs.

Jan 13, 2008 | 03:45 PM

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This is the one car Mazda dropped this year that I am most interested in. Just awesome!!!

Jan 13, 2008 | 03:51 PM

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Guys, look at the backdrop on the wall, as well as the blue car to right in some of the photos. I see US facelifted RX-8!

Jan 13, 2008 | 03:54 PM

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yeah theres a thread on that- look around you might find it

Jan 13, 2008 | 03:59 PM

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sweet vid....love the sound..
the appearance isnt bad IMO but i think they need to do something with the nose...ie a different emblem...the flying M doesnt sit well on that pointed nose..

Jan 13, 2008 | 07:19 PM

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Never heard of the Renesis R20B. But, if it is true, maybe the next engine for the RX-8 will be a three-rotor one. Power should be in the 450 hp range.

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Jan 13, 2008 | 07:26 PM

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Never heard of the Renesis R20B. But, if it is true, maybe the next engine for the RX-8 will be a three-rotor one. Power should be in the 300-360 hp range.

Renews hope.

Jan 13, 2008 | 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by opus_opus

Never heard of the Renesis R20B. But, if it is true, maybe the next engine for the RX-8 will be a three-rotor one. Power should be in the 450 hp range.

Haaa...I'll believe ya when me **** turns purple and smells like rainbow sherbet.