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Illustration: Next generation Mazda RX-7

Looks very possible. Styling cues match that of the RX8 and to make a coupé version would be a simple platform mod. It looks like it could be an RX8 with no Freestyle doors and forced induction.

Or maybe I am just hoping that is what it will be. Please Mazda, tell me before I place my RX8 order...

NFS4 - LOL at F@P!
 
On another note, if the Renesis motor produces 240Hp NA, WTF do you think it'll do forced? 350? Please let it be 350, please.


Tree Fiddy. I want Tree Fiddy.

Loch Ness Monster?

F@P 😕
 
I hope they give the Rensis some f*&king balls (i.e. torque). The current one has ~ 155 lb-ft, about as much as an S2000.
 
Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
Looks very possible. Styling cues match that of the RX8 and to make a coupé version would be a simple platform mod. It looks like it could be an RX8 with no Freestyle doors and forced induction.

Or maybe I am just hoping that is what it will be. Please Mazda, tell me before I place my RX8 order...

NFS4 - LOL at F@P!
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Why would you buy an RX-8? Doesn't it only have like 220hp??
 
Originally posted by: NFS4
I hope they give the Rensis some f*&king balls (i.e. torque). The current one has ~ 155 lb-ft, about as much as an S2000.
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yea, its got a good number as far as HP goes (260), but its REALLLLLYYYYY lacking in the torgue depo., i mean 155? comeon.
 
Originally posted by: NFS4
Originally posted by: BigSmooth
Sexy! I hope it will be quick.
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The old one did 0-60 in 4.9 - 5.2 seconds and 1/4 mile of 13.9 - 14.1 seconds.
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Yeah, I have a friend who races his heavily modded RX all the time (he's put quite a bit of money into the car, it does the 1/4 right at 13 flat or so). I'll have to send him the link and see what he thinks.
 
Originally posted by: NFS4
159 ft/lb
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I said ~ 155 lb-ft 😉

Either way, it's rather "lacking"
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Forced induction will release torque and provide the kick in the back we all want.

And why would I get an RX -8? Cause the lease will be up on my Golf V6 4motion next year, need a replacement, buuuuut, that has 200ft/lb of torque....might miss it.
 
I don't think you'd notice if it if you drove it. Seriously. A car that light..and with the proper gearing...it wouild probably snap off the line.
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The S2000 is light, it has 240HP and 155 lb-ft of torque. From all account I've read on the car, it is a BITCH to launch and to get "hooked up" because the engine bogs down so much.

The 3rd gen RX7, on the other hand, had 217 lb-ft to work with and only weighed 2700 lbs. KILLER COMBO! 😀
 
RX7 > RX8!!!

Methinks a tasteful spoiler on the back would break up the rear line just enough and make it look a lot more sporty.
 
Originally posted by: NFS4
I don't think you'd notice if it if you drove it. Seriously. A car that light..and with the proper gearing...it wouild probably snap off the line.
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The S2000 is light, it has 240HP and 155 lb-ft of torque. From all account I've read on the car, it is a BITCH to launch and to get "hooked up" because the engine bogs down so much and you're constantly grabbing for gears.

The 3rd gen RX7, on the other hand, had 217 lb-ft to work with and only weighed 2700 lbs. KILLER COMBO! 😀
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Driven the S2000, wasn't hard to launch, and as the engine spins to almost 10,000 RPM you aren't always grabbing for gears. Ironicly, in my 6 speed Golf I am always grabbing for gears as it's geared short (need 3rd to reach 60Mph).
 
Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
Originally posted by: NFS4
I don't think you'd notice if it if you drove it. Seriously. A car that light..and with the proper gearing...it wouild probably snap off the line.
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The S2000 is light, it has 240HP and 155 lb-ft of torque. From all account I've read on the car, it is a BITCH to launch and to get "hooked up" because the engine bogs down so much and you're constantly grabbing for gears.

The 3rd gen RX7, on the other hand, had 217 lb-ft to work with and only weighed 2700 lbs. KILLER COMBO! 😀
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Driven the S2000, wasn't hard to launch, and as the engine spins to almost 10,000 RPM you aren't always grabbing for gears. Ironicly, in my 6 speed Golf I am always grabbing for gears as it's geared short (need 3rd to reach 60Mph).
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Engine redlines at close to 9,000 I think. And by launching, I mean full power from a stop. Not just cruising away from a stoplight 😉
 
Originally posted by: NFS4
Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
Originally posted by: NFS4
I don't think you'd notice if it if you drove it. Seriously. A car that light..and with the proper gearing...it wouild probably snap off the line.
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The S2000 is light, it has 240HP and 155 lb-ft of torque. From all account I've read on the car, it is a BITCH to launch and to get "hooked up" because the engine bogs down so much and you're constantly grabbing for gears.

The 3rd gen RX7, on the other hand, had 217 lb-ft to work with and only weighed 2700 lbs. KILLER COMBO! 😀
Click to expand...

Driven the S2000, wasn't hard to launch, and as the engine spins to almost 10,000 RPM you aren't always grabbing for gears. Ironicly, in my 6 speed Golf I am always grabbing for gears as it's geared short (need 3rd to reach 60Mph).
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Engine redlines at close to 9,000 I think. And by launching, I mean full power from a stop. Not just cruising away from a stoplight 😉
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Dude, when they came out, I test drove it and the saleman said (and I quote) 'It's very hard to get the back to step out in these', I promptly got the thing sideways to prove him wrong. He left me to it for the rest of the drive. But I digress, it is lacking in torque, you just need to pick your point without getting too much wheelspin, practice makes perfect.

Me=never cruise anywhere, it's ramming speed or nothing 😉 I am hard on my cars. Current car is company provided so it gets repaired for free 😉 Just had the Haldex rear end replaced under warranty. I have 'no' idea why it wore out in two years....😉
 
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