Road And Track: Fourth Gen RX-7
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Road And Track: Fourth Gen RX-7
In this month's Road And Track you can find this article, page 63:
"Mazda Mulls RX-7 Rebirth, Miata makeover.
Although the last (Japan only) RX-7 is scheduled to come off the assembly line this month, plans are underway at Mazda to create a erplacement, so says a source close to the company. The future 2-seater which may go by a new name, will be built on the RX-8's platform and make 280bhp from the Renesis rotary engine without the help of forced induction.
With this new entry, Mazda will have a three-tier sports car line up. Something that the company has long wanted. But the fate of this 2-seater rests largely on the success of the RX-8 the company's four door sports car due out in February. If the RX-8 falls flat on its face, don't expect a new RX-7 or any other sports car, with the exception of the Miata, any time soon.
And for those who have been waiting for Mazda to build a rotary powered Miata, you'll have to wait a little longer. ALthough Mazda will build an MPS (Mazda Performance Series) version of the current Miata for the Japan market only, that car will be powered by a 180-200 bhp 1.8 liter inline-4.
But the next generation of Miata, due in '04 or '05, will have a rotary option. Look for power to be about 200-250bhp, giving the roadster zero to 60 mph times in the 5 second range. the car will be built on a shortened version of the RX-8's platform, and may come in both coupe and convertable forms."
There is a picture at the bottom, a sketch of the 2005 RX-7. Looks very much like an RX-8--with the license plate "2SMAL4U". 2Cute4Me. It's not an impressive sketch and I can't scan right now, anyway.
"Mazda Mulls RX-7 Rebirth, Miata makeover.
Although the last (Japan only) RX-7 is scheduled to come off the assembly line this month, plans are underway at Mazda to create a erplacement, so says a source close to the company. The future 2-seater which may go by a new name, will be built on the RX-8's platform and make 280bhp from the Renesis rotary engine without the help of forced induction.
With this new entry, Mazda will have a three-tier sports car line up. Something that the company has long wanted. But the fate of this 2-seater rests largely on the success of the RX-8 the company's four door sports car due out in February. If the RX-8 falls flat on its face, don't expect a new RX-7 or any other sports car, with the exception of the Miata, any time soon.
And for those who have been waiting for Mazda to build a rotary powered Miata, you'll have to wait a little longer. ALthough Mazda will build an MPS (Mazda Performance Series) version of the current Miata for the Japan market only, that car will be powered by a 180-200 bhp 1.8 liter inline-4.
But the next generation of Miata, due in '04 or '05, will have a rotary option. Look for power to be about 200-250bhp, giving the roadster zero to 60 mph times in the 5 second range. the car will be built on a shortened version of the RX-8's platform, and may come in both coupe and convertable forms."
There is a picture at the bottom, a sketch of the 2005 RX-7. Looks very much like an RX-8--with the license plate "2SMAL4U". 2Cute4Me. It's not an impressive sketch and I can't scan right now, anyway.
08-31-02, 01:19 PM
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280hp.... obviously would be HUGELY impressive for a 1.3 liter N/A engine, but... I was kinda hoping for something a little more.
c'mon... the 3G in Japan makes these numbers.
However... a plus would be the size w/o all the turbo and all that extra crap. They could make the engine bay frikkin' small.
c'mon... the 3G in Japan makes these numbers.
However... a plus would be the size w/o all the turbo and all that extra crap. They could make the engine bay frikkin' small.
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Originally posted by Cheers!
ok... everyone go and by a rx-8.
if every single forum member bought one, that would surely secure enough sales for the rx-7
ok... everyone go and by a rx-8.
if every single forum member bought one, that would surely secure enough sales for the rx-7
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Star Mazda series will be switching from the venerable 13b over to the Renesis as spec. for I believe, the 2004 season. I figure they'll tune it for a little more torque and sacrifice some top end (it's already putting out loads of power). This is a great series, and it's great to see Mazda making efforts to market the engine.
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Wait did you say the last rx7 in japan will be made next month?!@?!
WTF!@ HAVE I BEEN LIVING UNDER A ROCK? OR BEEN SMOKIN TOO MUCH WEED?
That is like horrible news you cant be serious right? When did they anounce in Japan that the rx7 are discontinued? Please say it isint so
I love the rx8 im seriuosly considering getting one when they come out my dream is to have all the generations some day
WTF!@ HAVE I BEEN LIVING UNDER A ROCK? OR BEEN SMOKIN TOO MUCH WEED?
That is like horrible news you cant be serious right? When did they anounce in Japan that the rx7 are discontinued? Please say it isint so
I love the rx8 im seriuosly considering getting one when they come out my dream is to have all the generations some day
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Originally posted by photoresistor
280hp.... obviously would be HUGELY impressive for a 1.3 liter N/A engine, but... I was kinda hoping for something a little more.
c'mon... the 3G in Japan makes these numbers.
However... a plus would be the size w/o all the turbo and all that extra crap. They could make the engine bay frikkin' small.
280hp.... obviously would be HUGELY impressive for a 1.3 liter N/A engine, but... I was kinda hoping for something a little more.
c'mon... the 3G in Japan makes these numbers.
However... a plus would be the size w/o all the turbo and all that extra crap. They could make the engine bay frikkin' small.
Someone correct me if wrong.
09-01-02, 02:20 AM
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i believe you have the right idea but I don't think its set by the government. As I've heard its a 'gentlemen's agreement' or something between companies? Thats what I've heard around the forum.
I've also heard though that they stopped this or have plans to soon.
I've also heard though that they stopped this or have plans to soon.
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