sneak peak at Mazda RX-9? (fastlanedaily)
08-19-2008, 10:09 AM
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sneak peak at Mazda RX-9? (fastlanedaily)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ehl8FjcR3Y 2012 expected release date
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBfhzveS1oU (some concept models in video)
dropping the 2 doors, going hydrogen/gas combo (with a 20% decrease in power in hydro-mode), stepping up from 1.3L to 1.8L
all rumors im sure... saw this so figured I would pass it along.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBfhzveS1oU (some concept models in video)
dropping the 2 doors, going hydrogen/gas combo (with a 20% decrease in power in hydro-mode), stepping up from 1.3L to 1.8L
all rumors im sure... saw this so figured I would pass it along.
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08-19-2008, 11:02 AM
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Huh? The second link is from January. And we already know that they're planning on the 1.6l and not a 1.8l. The newer article is just a rehash on items discussed over the last few weeks regarding dual use for the next RX.
I do like that rendering tho even if it's as likely to look like the next RX as a random matchbox car from 1980.
I do like that rendering tho even if it's as likely to look like the next RX as a random matchbox car from 1980.
08-19-2008, 11:26 AM
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the new article from aug 6th is the one that dicusses 1.8L. being it was posted less than 2 weeks ago you figure if new information decided 1.6L they would have reported that as being the recent information, which wasnt the case. I thought too that they had decided on a 1.6L, but this conflicting information makes me wonder.
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Rendering doesn't look too bad but is perhaps out of date as I don't see any of the Taki/Furai/Hakaze/Nagare design influence that I'm almost sure we would start seeing with the next RX- car. I does however look like a photochopped Kabura.
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08-19-2008, 12:41 PM
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the new article from aug 6th is the one that dicusses 1.8L. being it was posted less than 2 weeks ago you figure if new information decided 1.6L they would have reported that as being the recent information, which wasnt the case. I thought too that they had decided on a 1.6L, but this conflicting information makes me wonder.
08-19-2008, 02:41 PM
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The Taiki concept had a 1.6L rotary in it and they said at the auto show that that engine will be making it's way into the new Rx? I know they're still working on the drivetrain, but i hope they don't lose sight of what this car is meant to be.
08-19-2008, 07:05 PM
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Anyone have any idea when some sort of announcement will be made as to what the 16x will go into and a clear date? I have an '04 and I'm getting antsy. Next year for sure I want to get into something new. It might be a good thing but there is pretty much absolutely nothing out there that interests me right now (that I can afford)
08-19-2008, 07:23 PM
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It would be interesting to know what the weight target for the RX-8 replacement or refresh model. I hope it will be under 2,500-2,700 lb, with a 1.6L 250-270 hp rotary for a 10lb to hp ratio or better.
It's an RX Crossfire !! 
08-20-2008, 09:50 AM
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^ dunno
found the article and images on caradvice
http://www.caradvice.com.au/9016/201...-rx-9-preview/
http://www.htlounge.net/articles/491...legendary-RX-7
the *** looks like a crossfire
found the article and images on caradvice
http://www.caradvice.com.au/9016/201...-rx-9-preview/
http://www.htlounge.net/articles/491...legendary-RX-7
the *** looks like a crossfire
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Anyone have any idea when some sort of announcement will be made as to what the 16x will go into and a clear date? I have an '04 and I'm getting antsy. Next year for sure I want to get into something new. It might be a good thing but there is pretty much absolutely nothing out there that interests me right now (that I can afford)
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I kind of like the styling a little bit. I'm not too fond of the front end though, but it might grow on me. i just wish we had something solid because right now it seems that every magazine or internet site has a different style car and a different powertrain offered.