The RX-7 confirmed to be in the pipeline for 2017---RX-Vision Unveil!!
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Again, COMPLETELY BADASS. Remember the C4 Corvette that Chevy was putting out at the same time as the FD?
Well, this is what Chevy has been doing with the time since. Developing and releasing three different generations of this nameplate, each a significant improvement over the last, and now a world class, world beater with a hefty price tag people will be HAPPY to pay.
I remember back then everybody was saying that V8's wouldn't survive, that they'd be turbo V6's, yada yada. I'm sure if you'd said back then that you wanted to make a $100k Corvette, people would have scoffed at that too. Sound familiar anyone?
Might as well start saving.
Well, this is what Chevy has been doing with the time since. Developing and releasing three different generations of this nameplate, each a significant improvement over the last, and now a world class, world beater with a hefty price tag people will be HAPPY to pay.
I remember back then everybody was saying that V8's wouldn't survive, that they'd be turbo V6's, yada yada. I'm sure if you'd said back then that you wanted to make a $100k Corvette, people would have scoffed at that too. Sound familiar anyone?
Might as well start saving.
gives a different perspective on "financially viable" or "they need to make a profit" doesn't it. although GM's bankruptcy isn't very typical
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To be fair, GM is a much larger company that can absorb a "pet" project like this one better than Mazda, but still, the difference is ASTOUNDING, and look what it's doing for their (Chevy) brand and the trickle down to cars like the Camaro, which is going to be $75k for the top model.
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basically mazda does not own the rotary engine, many others have built very similar designs based off of mazda's proven design. including one such company located in davis, california.
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if The new RX7 has a world class suspension , with a light weight body . Like the FD did or even the rx8 , with a RELIABLE 2 rotor putting out maybe 280 hp . as an intro version , and a 3 rotor TOP OF THE LINE 80k Version competing with the vette for power I think it can be done.. aslong as the Suspension dynamics which mazda is famous for . combine that with a RELIABLE engine people can beat on day and night . at 8k rpms all day . and you have a winner.
#1081
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That's my hope that the 16x does well so maybe they can expand the lineup.
Rotary only division could go as follows:
Rx-Rotary 3 (which is nothing more than Mazda's rotary econo box Rx3 with that 1.2l engine you want).
Rx-Rotary 7 (been discussed already)
Rx-Rotary 9 could be a 3 rotor luxury Cosmo replacement (like like avatar).
Rx-Rotary 12 would be that iconic 4 rotor exotic like the Furai.
Hey I can dream can't I?
Oh yea really loving that mini rotary engine. When I get into model planes for a hobbie, that's exactly the kind of engine I was gonna put in.
Rotary only division could go as follows:
Rx-Rotary 3 (which is nothing more than Mazda's rotary econo box Rx3 with that 1.2l engine you want).
Rx-Rotary 7 (been discussed already)
Rx-Rotary 9 could be a 3 rotor luxury Cosmo replacement (like like avatar).
Rx-Rotary 12 would be that iconic 4 rotor exotic like the Furai.
Hey I can dream can't I?
Oh yea really loving that mini rotary engine. When I get into model planes for a hobbie, that's exactly the kind of engine I was gonna put in.
Lastly the engine in the Furai was NOT a 4 rotor, it was 3 rotor, (20B) built by Racing Beat.
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Your post is drain-bamage inducing to say the very least. Did you know that RX is literally short for: ROTARY EXPERIMENT?!?! So Rx-Rotary sounds completely ridiculous. Anyone who knows anything about Mazda knows the RX badge/emblem specifically denotes that the vehicle is powered by a rotary engine.
Lastly the engine in the Furai was NOT a 4 rotor, it was 3 rotor, (20B) built by Racing Beat.
I just love it when someone comes in and starts throwing around insults over the internet. It's idiotic of you to assume that I didn't know that. It's also idiotic of you to think that every person that's familiar with Mazda to know what Rx means. Go over to the rx8 forum and ask them of what they though Rx meant before they bought their 8's. The name was a thought that popped in my head as I was typing the post. Plus I've been in the rotary game for 20+ years and have a 20b fd that I've built, tuned, and painted myself so I know exactly what's in the Furai. That still doesn't mean that a version of that vehicle couldn't have been built with a 4 rotor. My attempt was to show a full range of rotary offerings under its own brand. I guess you missed that Einstein because your obvious mission was to just come here, nit pick someone's generalized post, and make yourself feel good for the day.
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I just love it when someone comes in and starts throwing around insults over the internet. It's idiotic of you to assume that I didn't know that. It's also idiotic of you to think that every person that's familiar with Mazda to know what Rx means. Go over to the rx8 forum and ask them if what they though Rx meant before they bought their 8's. The name was a thought that popped in my head as I was typing the post. Plus I've been in the rotary game for 20+ years so I know exactly what's in the Furai. That still doesn't mean that a version of that vehicle couldn't have been built with a 4 rotor. My attempt was to show a full range of rotary offerings under its own brand. I guess you missed that Einstein because your obvious mission was to just come here, nit pick someone's generalized post, and make yourself feel good for the day.
I did not imply ownership = knowing. I'm VERY aware of Rx owners that are completely ignorant of their cars powerplant, they do not KNOW anything about Mazda.
I may have come across a lil harsh, my bad on that.
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"Your post is brain damage inducing to say the least". And you think that's a "lil harsh? Untill you said that, I didn't even know what drain bamage was till I looked it up. It was very infuriating to read the translation. Just understand that there are a bunch of grownups on these forums. This isn't ign were you have nothing but childish post. Respect means alot to some so don't put yourself in a position that you loose it all in one post.
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if The new RX7 has a world class suspension , with a light weight body . Like the FD did or even the rx8 , with a RELIABLE 2 rotor putting out maybe 280 hp . as an intro version , and a 3 rotor TOP OF THE LINE 80k Version competing with the vette for power I think it can be done.. aslong as the Suspension dynamics which mazda is famous for . combine that with a RELIABLE engine people can beat on day and night . at 8k rpms all day . and you have a winner.
In short, the RX-7 needs to be either:
A) significantly upmarket (a la NSX & GTR), but need not necessarily be priced like them.
or
B) back down to where the FC was (BRZ, MX-5). IMO, a very dumb move considering that the FD had already moved beyond that both in price and performance.
It cannot play in both segments utilizing the same car.
#1089
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A) significantly upmarket (a la NSX & GTR), but need not necessarily be priced like them.
or
B) back down to where the FC was (BRZ, MX-5). IMO, a very dumb move considering that the FD had already moved beyond that both in price and performance.
It cannot play in both segments utilizing the same car.
or
B) back down to where the FC was (BRZ, MX-5). IMO, a very dumb move considering that the FD had already moved beyond that both in price and performance.
It cannot play in both segments utilizing the same car.
Honestly, "B" is the only chance they have. The media loves to blast the same-old-song-and-dance anti-rotary propaganda every chance they get. A $70k Rx-7 wouldn't stand a chance.
"B" is also what the Rx-7 was originally all about: The most bang for the buck on the market. A return to the basics, the roots, is all Mazda needs to do. Especially if it weighs in lighter than a BR-Z/FR-S, w/more power and better handling!! It'd be no-brainer for anyone in the market!
#1090
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Honestly, "B" is the only chance they have. The media loves to blast the same-old-song-and-dance anti-rotary propaganda every chance they get. A $70k Rx-7 wouldn't stand a chance.
"B" is also what the Rx-7 was originally all about: The most bang for the buck on the market. A return to the basics, the roots, is all Mazda needs to do. Especially if it weighs in lighter than a BR-Z/FR-S, w/more power and better handling!! It'd be no-brainer for anyone in the market!
"B" is also what the Rx-7 was originally all about: The most bang for the buck on the market. A return to the basics, the roots, is all Mazda needs to do. Especially if it weighs in lighter than a BR-Z/FR-S, w/more power and better handling!! It'd be no-brainer for anyone in the market!
The market already has a Corvette. Why duplicate it? Give the market something it hasn't seen in a LONG time: An accessible, small, lightweight, speedy (i.e., much quicker/faster than Miata or FR-S/BRZ), razor-sharp-handling, dedicated closed-roof coupe 2-seater sports car, for reasonable $$$.
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Your post is drain-bamage inducing to say the very least. Did you know that RX is literally short for: ROTARY EXPERIMENT?!?! So Rx-Rotary sounds completely ridiculous. Anyone who knows anything about Mazda knows the RX badge/emblem specifically denotes that the vehicle is powered by a rotary engine.
Lastly the engine in the Furai was NOT a 4 rotor, it was 3 rotor, (20B) built by Racing Beat.
Lastly the engine in the Furai was NOT a 4 rotor, it was 3 rotor, (20B) built by Racing Beat.
I personally like Rotary Experiment better ..
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The base model, with that power, would have to be priced accordingly (i.e. it won't sell for $40 or 45K, unless to a select few like the Elise); which would then mean the $80K version of the same car shares the underpinnings of the cheap ($30K-ish?), younger brother. That's precisely why platform sharing cheapens the expensive of the two models (e.g. $22K Accord vs $70K RLX) and would not be attractive to those wanting - justifiably so - a 70 or 80 thousand dollar car that is unique and individual.
In short, the RX-7 needs to be either:
A) significantly upmarket (a la NSX & GTR), but need not necessarily be priced like them.
or
B) back down to where the FC was (BRZ, MX-5). IMO, a very dumb move considering that the FD had already moved beyond that both in price and performance.
It cannot play in both segments utilizing the same car.
In short, the RX-7 needs to be either:
A) significantly upmarket (a la NSX & GTR), but need not necessarily be priced like them.
or
B) back down to where the FC was (BRZ, MX-5). IMO, a very dumb move considering that the FD had already moved beyond that both in price and performance.
It cannot play in both segments utilizing the same car.
I'd compare it to something like the 370z . and the top of the line version With better sport suspension , a 3 rotor , wider tires bigger brakes some aero to keep the car planted . some more use of ligther materials like CF for a 20k more pricetag . maybe 65k . You have a supercar for 65k ... I dont think thats to bad. you will undercut the vette , and other companies BUT have a car capable of keeping up and being up there with them . if a 2 rotor 16x is capable of 300 hp , Then a 3 rotor should make 450 ?? NA version 450 with a light weight car you have something special maybe if they can push that 450 to 500 .... with emissions delete ..
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Agreed, Mazda can't come out of the box at $70k. That's too much of a leap. They're back in the "C5" phase—build credibility.
A base 370Z is $30k. The Nismo version is $43k. A base Corvette is $51. I'd say, that's your universe. I think you "back down" any more than that, and you cheapen the RX7 brand. You need to call that an RX5 or something.
Remember though, "Light" and "simple" doesn't necessarily mean cheap anymore—as we've talked about, modern crash/equipment standards mean that if you're truly going to build something LIGHT with world class razor sharp handling, that, too, will cost money for advanced techniques and materials.
A base 370Z is $30k. The Nismo version is $43k. A base Corvette is $51. I'd say, that's your universe. I think you "back down" any more than that, and you cheapen the RX7 brand. You need to call that an RX5 or something.
Remember though, "Light" and "simple" doesn't necessarily mean cheap anymore—as we've talked about, modern crash/equipment standards mean that if you're truly going to build something LIGHT with world class razor sharp handling, that, too, will cost money for advanced techniques and materials.
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I just dont think there is anything wrong with having a base version . the lotus has the exiege The second Gen had the turbo 2 . Mazda has had their mazda speed versions . of everything from the mazda speed 3 , to the Miata ,to the Mazda speed 6 .. no reason a mazda speed rx7 with an extra rotor cant be in there LOL .
ofcourse a turbo version.... is a possibility But I dont think they will wanna go that route .. vs the more reliable NA versions .
ofcourse a turbo version.... is a possibility But I dont think they will wanna go that route .. vs the more reliable NA versions .
#1095
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as we've talked about, modern crash/equipment standards mean that if you're truly going to build something LIGHT with world class razor sharp handling, that, too, will cost money for advanced techniques and materials.
BUT, yeah, if you want 450hp, 19" wheels, 285 tires, 15" brakes, etc. etc. etc, those are all going to jack the cost and weight way up by themselves, and will also drive up cost and weight of the rest of the vehicle. You'll end up with a Japanese rotary-engined Corvette, maybe at 3100 lb. vs. 3400 lb., optimistically, that costs at least $45k.
I think that's a bad move and wouldn't work, but anyway such a car doesn't really appeal to me for a street car anyway.
For *me*, even cost-no-object, I'd rather have a ~250hp 2-rotor base car with 16" (17" option) wheels and 225 (245 option) tires, weighing more like 2600 lb. And such a car could be done for ~$30-35k.
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Agreed, Mazda can't come out of the box at $70k. That's too much of a leap. They're back in the "C5" phase—build credibility.
A base 370Z is $30k. The Nismo version is $43k. A base Corvette is $51. I'd say, that's your universe. I think you "back down" any more than that, and you cheapen the RX7 brand. You need to call that an RX5 or something.
Remember though, "Light" and "simple" doesn't necessarily mean cheap anymore—as we've talked about, modern crash/equipment standards mean that if you're truly going to build something LIGHT with world class razor sharp handling, that, too, will cost money for advanced techniques and materials.
A base 370Z is $30k. The Nismo version is $43k. A base Corvette is $51. I'd say, that's your universe. I think you "back down" any more than that, and you cheapen the RX7 brand. You need to call that an RX5 or something.
Remember though, "Light" and "simple" doesn't necessarily mean cheap anymore—as we've talked about, modern crash/equipment standards mean that if you're truly going to build something LIGHT with world class razor sharp handling, that, too, will cost money for advanced techniques and materials.
It could (but won't) be the following:
A light, cheap, underpowered two-door coupe with a nice tossable chassis, a detuned 16X rotary at or around 200 HP that retails in the $26k range, so as to compete with the BR-Z, the Genesis Coupe and the V6 Camaro.
You know, like the most successful RX-7 generation. The one that actually sold well, performed well in its segment, was durable, reliable, etc.
But it's all academic anyhow. The rotary is dead. Mazda will never build another one.
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Is anyone loving the new Toyota FT-1 concept? For me, it's too confusing and seems like a lot of weird design influences converging. The headlights look too GM EV1/Oldsmobile Aurora-ish for me. Looks like you melded an Enzo with an EV1. Weird....
If Mazda makes it happen, I just want them to load the last Gen FD (2002 vintage) into their CAD software as a starting point, then modify body panels based on their latest "design language" but it should be easily identifiable as the next step in the RX-7 lineage, not a complete diversion like the FT-1.
If Mazda makes it happen, I just want them to load the last Gen FD (2002 vintage) into their CAD software as a starting point, then modify body panels based on their latest "design language" but it should be easily identifiable as the next step in the RX-7 lineage, not a complete diversion like the FT-1.
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Is anyone loving the new Toyota FT-1 concept? For me, it's too confusing and seems like a lot of weird design influences converging. The headlights look too GM EV1/Oldsmobile Aurora-ish for me. Looks like you melded an Enzo with an EV1. Weird....
If Mazda makes it happen, I just want them to load the last Gen FD (2002 vintage) into their CAD software as a starting point, then modify body panels based on their latest "design language" but it should be easily identifiable as the next step in the RX-7 lineage, not a complete diversion like the FT-1.
If Mazda makes it happen, I just want them to load the last Gen FD (2002 vintage) into their CAD software as a starting point, then modify body panels based on their latest "design language" but it should be easily identifiable as the next step in the RX-7 lineage, not a complete diversion like the FT-1.