new mazdaspeed RX-8
 

http://www.rotarynews.com/

this thing is hot only wish it had a biger engine or fi :rock:

Why no FI? doesnt make sense

front end looks like the new vett, pretty bad ass though!

I'll take a 20B Renesis please.

If it comes I will buy :)... its just a matter of engine upgrades now, Mazda really needs to turbo it...

Looks very sharp. Definitely a hint of C6 in the front end, as Vader mentioned.

I like the blue one!

That shinka looks like crap with that front end :nono:

The shape and slopes of the front end remind me more of the Porsche Cayman.

The blue looks great. The shinka color has a INGS knock off kit. Come on Mazda, you're more original than that!

+2. Looks very good.

the blue one does look like a vet, the front fender arch looks bigger than normal too, maybe new front fenders?

Big f@cking deal mazda now go spent some time on the engine :rant: then i will be really happy

Definately new front fenders... I'm not sure if I like them or not. I wish there was a picture from another angle to help me make up my mind...

I WUUUUUVVVV the blue one. minus the fuel door. I'm not big on bling bling.

While true, I rather they spent some money on the engine...I think that's the perfect kit but if I know Mazda, they will ask for a one of your children to buy it.

It looks real nice and I would love to upgrade my 8 with it, but I hope it's not too expensive while I know their history for pricing.

Please Mazda...upgrade the engine already...

I'm likine the blue one too, since new front fenders would be A LOT of $ do you think that it will mate up with the old ones just fine considering the headlamps don't look like they shifted?

at this point, does it really matter if they upgrade the engine? There is enough aftermarket support now that for 5K you can have a sick FI RX-8.

I know people care about warranty, but even if they come out with a 300HP turbo 8, there will still be people bitching its two slow, not enough power, etc....

just buy a freaking base model 8 and build it up yourself. If warranty is an issue, get a supercharged version which could be easily removed if ther is a problem.

Mazda has always been conservative with there cars, letting the aftermarket provide the boost. Sure, I'd like to see a FI Mazdaspeed 8, but its not like we need it to reverse engineer the ECU.

Anybody notice the extra vents on the front fender?

Look closely at the far front fender and you'll see vents on the top of the fender a la le mans prototype.

Any guesses if that's purely cosmetic or functional??

the blue one does look good, but the gay strakes kill it for me..

I don't think mazda really ever reads this board. If they did they would do something power wise and sell a lot more. These look great, but I think most people are pretty happy with how the 8 is in the looks department so why don't they put research into performance?
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that front is exactly what i have been looking for!!!! a mix od the vertex lang and the first mazdapseed. give me it i want it now!!!

http://images.rotarynews.com/images/...eed-rx8-ii.jpg

Thank you, Brillo. That is exactly what I was going to write.

I'd like Mazda to come out with an FI RX-8 also. But they don't appear to be anytime soon and the aftermarket is providing us with much support. Besides, with the exception of a huge alteration from Mazda - like low compression rotors - PTP, Hymee, etc...will offer us more bang for the buck and probably higher quality parts than a Mazda OEM SC/Turbo.

the thing is mazda needs to have a hi power model to give image to the car, even a low production # special edition will give the car a reputation in the american market.

I will never understan why mazda makes the special edition mazdaspeed model near the end of the cars life, it is my personal belive that sports car sell when they are still a novelty if you make a big impresion at the beginig they sell more in there life span.

I dont think they should go xtreme but a good 20-40 hp more.

I think i see a big brake kit on the front wheel. If you look closely, the caliper looks huge.