Rotary News - Updated Rumors and Lies for May 2007 - Page 3

May 28, 2007 | 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 8rotor8

I know, I was just making a joke. We both agree with eachother.

Doh!

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Originally Posted by CERAMICSEAL

Just to add to the rumors; I just heard there won't be an 08 RX8, rather they may produce an 07.5 model that has many revisions including mechanical and styling.
This would then be the last one before the new rotary car/s.

And in 2010 the new rotary actually has a crossfire V6 in it, but the whole engine is mounted on an eccentric shaft and rotated as you drive. This maintains the rotary aspect of the car.

May 28, 2007 | 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SmokeyTheBalrog

And in 2010 the new rotary actually has a crossfire V6 in it, but the whole engine is mounted on an eccentric shaft and rotated as you drive. This maintains the rotary aspect of the car.

I heard this rumor too and it makes way more sense.

May 28, 2007 | 06:46 AM

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I heard that they will replace the old Potenza tires with tracks from an Abrams.

May 28, 2007 | 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by RX8Maine

I have to agree with him on this.

Subaru has never produced a FWD, and unlike most other AWD vehicles out there (which are converted from FWD platforms) the Subaru driveline layout has much more resemblance to a RWD system, with the engine rotating longitudinally, not transversely.

The STi can put 60% of its power to the rear, which may not sound like much, but its enough to power oversteer, something NO FWD car has ever done.

NO, subaru has allways made FWD cars it still does, there not for sale in the US but the base models for most of theyr cars are FWD including the Impresa

May 28, 2007 | 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by CERAMICSEAL

Intresting, coming from you I know is a good source, will the new rotary be ready for 2009 or will we be without a rotary car for 2 years?

May 28, 2007 | 04:32 PM

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No, they will just keep selling the 7.5 model. This will save them money on marketing material.

May 28, 2007 | 07:35 PM

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I'll try to get some more info on this rumor tomorrow. It does seems to line up with the word from Rotary News.

May 28, 2007 | 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by RX8Maine

This is wrong. I have owned 4 Subaru's. My Justy (1992?) was a fwd with a 3 cylinder engine. I saw 4 door versions of this car in the Virgin Islands, when I visited there. My 85 Loyale wagon was fwd there was a electical switch on the shifter to engage the rear wheels to make it awd. You were only to engage the rear wheels when conditions required it. It wasn't full time awd.

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May 29, 2007 | 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by CERAMICSEAL

I'll try to get some more info on this rumor tomorrow. It does seems to line up with the word from Rotary News.

thx for the work.

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May 30, 2007 | 05:39 AM

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This is the latest. The 08s are being ordered by dealers. That's all I have for now.
So much for that rumor.

May 30, 2007 | 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by CERAMICSEAL

This is the latest. The 08s are being ordered by dealers. That's all I have for now.
So much for that rumor.

While I understand...

It is MNAO which orders stock from Mazda Motors Japan, and its not unusual for Mazda to make minor changes to model line ups, it may only be 5-10 subtle changes or upgrades..

When is the "technical" date start for production of MY 2008 cars?...
I still think we may see some upgrades on the RX-8 at the October Tokyo MS, and I have been saying this All year..even though a Canadian member posted 2008 details with no changes...not even color.