Mojoe Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 One of our favorite Japanese Magazines has a 'scoop' on what Mazda will be displaying at the 2007 Tokyo Autoshow, this October 2007. Following on the Nagere, Ryuga, Senku, and Hakaze concepts, this is the 'final' concept Mazda will show in the 'flow' series. Some of these lines have already made it into production cars, like the new Mazda 6, and some minor face lifts in the Mazda 3, and 5. (Also expect to see a face-lifted RX-8 coming this winter). The bigger news, however is just that. Bigger.... Mazda will show off next generation Rotary Engine technology, including a larger rotary, the first time the actual displacement of a 2 rotor engine will have changed since 1974 if it makes production. The last time a production engine increased was with the introduction of the 13b in the RX-4 and REPU in 1974. The engine will also be the first time the other dimensions of the rotor will have changed since the 13a in the 1971. The 13a was the engine that powered the front-wheel-drive Japanese only Luce. The car shown is said to have clues from the Kabura and Ryuga, as well as other Mazda DNA. It will be the first all new Mazda Rotary Coupe since the third-generation RX-7 launched in 1991. The car is said to have a particularly distinctive exterior design, with lightweight, compact and high-output next generation RENESIS(2) rotary engine. It will epitomize Mazda's spirit of sports car, as the RX-7 won popularity among the customers since its 1978 launch. The last RX-7 model (FD3S) ended a 10 year production run in August 2002, and is sometimes still regarded as the pinnacle of Mazda Engineering and Design. http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l284/dsnowgod/94%20RX%207/rx7_2011_c.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 Might be hot im a side view car type of guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 top view is a no go for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest evobound Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 rather pointy, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R. Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 Fuck the car. The new engine is where the excitement is at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted September 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 The new engine is claiming to be nothing short of amazing for the rotary world. As for the body; Mazda is saying the lines and design are a rival to the 3rd generation RX7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 Fuck the car. The new engine is where the excitement is at. Maybe if Mazda can figure out how to make some power, aka turbo, then make it reliable!! I am glad to hear they're upping the displacement at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limitedslip7 Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 Fucking sweet! I agree that car does look like ass, but the sound of a new larger displacment rotary design really gets my gears going... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 About time they thought about their weight issues....very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanello Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 Looks like a Cadillac XLR... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan93z28 Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Looks like a Cadillac XLR... +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trjackson Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 I can't wait to hear more about it. Thanks go for posting that! Jackson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Wow, this is exciting! Hopefully they can make the hydrogen technology more viable, maybe make the rotary a name for performance...and reliable power. Maybe different composition seals that are stronger? That's seemingly the only thing that's keeping it back. Hope it will revive the RX-x name in sports cars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattsn2o281 Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 I wonder how long it will take to see an LSX in one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 very cool to hear. I've heard that using direct injection on a rotary has yeilded very favorable results for both power and emissions. Perhaps a strong NA rotary (which we all know is strong as a brick) is the future? I'm definately pumped to hear more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1647545492 Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 A bigger motor with the Kabura,s concept desighn language would be great,its kinda hard to tell what the rest of the car looks like from the pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinHawk1647545499 Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Fuck the car. The new engine is where the excitement is at. sweet they are putting a ls1 in it from the factory, that would be pimp....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProwlerZ Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Not looking too great from the top, but who knows, can't say I'd like my car from the top either... who the hell takes a picture at that angle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Movit Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 http://rotarynews.com/images/fullsize/rx7_2011_b.jpg http://rotarynews.com/images/fullsize/rx7_2011_a.jpg .... hmm i dunno. i cant say i like the way it looks but the new engine sounds interesting. some people are saying it's going to be 1.6(16c) liters producing ~300hp i personally would like to see a n/a 20b in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Those side pictures are worse then the tops... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 It almost looks like that Pontiac...the G6, G5 or whatever oprah gave away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Someone wrecked a 350z into a rx8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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