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LS240 · 03-10-2008, 02:38 PM

Sorry to get your hopes up. Nope, it's a not a concept for an actual new RX7. Oh but don't leave just yet. Have a look at this:
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Reuben Zammit has created a number of stunning designs over the past 12 months but unlike most designers he has been fortunate enough to have some of his designs approved for production. His Bugatti Type 12-2 Streamliner concept, which we saw earlier today, is pure fantasy but his new X3 sports coupe concept is built around an old Mazda RX-7 FD chassis and could actually be produced today with a minimum of fuss.

The proposed engine for the concept is a three-rotor turbocharged rotary engine developing more than 700hp. The target of the project was to create a chassis that’s more rigid than the stock version but keeps the car’s total mass under 1,200kg. Some of the innovations include a new carbon-fiber roof, gullwing doors (these actually stiffen the chassis since they act as a roll cage), a tilted windscreen and new heat outlets positioned in the doors.

To keep costs down, Zammit’s design leaves a number of features from the standard RX-7 unchanged. Parts that were left untouched include the windshield shape, wheelbase, vehicle track and running gear. Check out the gallery below to see a comparison between the new X3 concept and the original RX-7 sports coupe.
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http://www.motorauthority.com/news/c...on-mazda-rx-7/

Now this is an idea that I really like! Take an older chassis that's readily available and pretty cheap, but still perfectly capable(many still consider the FD RX7 to be one of the best sports car chassis ever built), and drop on some stunningly beautiful and exotic coachwork. Brilliant.

Now if you noticed in the images, there are two pretty distinct designs. Honestly I really like both designs a lot. It's interesting that they didn't explain why there are two designs though.

I wonder how much this body conversion would cost if they actually build 'em? I'm guessing at least 40-50K for just the body portion, nevermind the turbo 3 rotor.

Oh, and those black wheels on the red design are gorgeous!

Discuss.

LongGrain · 03-10-2008, 02:39 PM

the side profile of the concepts look very similar to the c6 corvette.

shade · 03-10-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by LongGrain

the side profile of the concepts look very similar to the c6 corvette.

I was about to say the same thing. I'm really digging the first picture.

WERDdabuilder · 03-10-2008, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by LongGrain

the side profile of the concepts look very similar to the c6 corvette.

ha serious. they should just bring back the RX7..same body everything. shits so sexy.

blasting_speed · 03-10-2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by WERDdabuilder

ha serious. they should just bring back the RX7..same body everything. shits so sexy.

You got that right. I wish the FD was just a little more reliable (engine wise). Other than that its a dream come true.

*brndck* · 03-10-2008, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by LongGrain

the side profile of the concepts look very similar to the c6 corvette.

way too similar. looks nice, but too chevy-looking.

adictd2b00st · 03-10-2008, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by LongGrain

the side profile of the concepts look very similar to the c6 corvette.

just like the c5 looked like an fd? haha

**ThatGuy** · 03-10-2008, 02:58 PM

Veilside Fortune RX-7??

SHIFT_*grind* · 03-10-2008, 03:17 PM

TO THE BATCAVE

jackjack · 03-10-2008, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SHIFT_*grind*

TO THE BATCAVE

LET'S GO

like everyone said......... resembles a vette.

Flipzide · 03-10-2008, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ThatGuy

Veilside Fortune RX-7??

haha veilside popped into my head first as well.

*exitspeed* · 03-10-2008, 03:19 PM

Yea it's too Vette-ish. Even the front fascia and headlights are similar. Looks good though, but it's just not AS classically beautiful as an FD.

lucky7 · 03-10-2008, 03:59 PM

red one looks better. looks much less like a vette.

azndoc · 03-10-2008, 04:15 PM

Yes in my mind it looks like a vett also.

Looks nice though.

Bushido · 03-10-2008, 04:21 PM

in my opinion,
it lacks mazda rx7 dna.

i don't see any design cues that tell me that this is a successor to the rx7...

a car with this kind of heritage should be instantly recognizable as an rx7 and the designs above just don't convey the same spirit.

Tops* · 03-10-2008, 04:35 PM

Damn, it's pretty obvious, but everyone's seeing the same thing. I was thinking Corvette (front)/Veilside Fortune FD (side)/Mustang Fastback retro (rear). It is indeed a beautiful machine.

B18C5MK1 · 03-10-2008, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Bushido

in my opinion,
it lacks mazda rx7 dna.

i don't see any design cues that tell me that this is a successor to the rx7...

a car with this kind of heritage should be instantly recognizable as an rx7 and the designs above just don't convey the same spirit.

agreed.

& if i might add, it looks horrid. it makes me sad that people would compare it to a c5 / c6. :|

eli_eli · 03-11-2008, 01:50 AM

wow...that looks awsome...and makes me miss my FD even more...;(...oh and they are not as unreliable as ppl make it seem, its just that parts a ridiculously expensive...i remember when i hit a tire on the freeway and one of the pieces of my lip broke off, it was $200 for the lip, and the dealership was asking about $185 for the nuts and bolts

no joke...even the guy on the phone laughed along with me lol...B&B hardware...$11

and yes, it is missing a little bit of the rx-7 dna, but i am sure they would work on it more...which would drive it away from looking like the c6 also...

0100 · 03-11-2008, 07:22 AM

The rear red one looks awesome. I would rock that no questions asked. Looks like it should be the C7 though not next rx7.

bloodangels13 · 03-11-2008, 10:55 AM

reminds me of a TVR... maybe bec im in love with the TVR Sagaris

axiomatik · 03-11-2008, 12:03 PM

yeah, the first one looks like a C7, the second one does look like a TVR. both are sexy.

03-10-2008, 02:38 PM	#1
LS240 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Grand Junction, CO Posts: 158 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Oh my! Now this is interesting little development! Beautiful RX7 concept. Sorry to get your hopes up. Nope, it's a not a concept for an actual new RX7. Oh but don't leave just yet. Have a look at this: __________________________________________________ _______________ Reuben Zammit has created a number of stunning designs over the past 12 months but unlike most designers he has been fortunate enough to have some of his designs approved for production. His Bugatti Type 12-2 Streamliner concept, which we saw earlier today, is pure fantasy but his new X3 sports coupe concept is built around an old Mazda RX-7 FD chassis and could actually be produced today with a minimum of fuss. The proposed engine for the concept is a three-rotor turbocharged rotary engine developing more than 700hp. The target of the project was to create a chassis that’s more rigid than the stock version but keeps the car’s total mass under 1,200kg. Some of the innovations include a new carbon-fiber roof, gullwing doors (these actually stiffen the chassis since they act as a roll cage), a tilted windscreen and new heat outlets positioned in the doors. To keep costs down, Zammit’s design leaves a number of features from the standard RX-7 unchanged. Parts that were left untouched include the windshield shape, wheelbase, vehicle track and running gear. Check out the gallery below to see a comparison between the new X3 concept and the original RX-7 sports coupe. __________________________________________________ _______________ http://www.motorauthority.com/news/c...on-mazda-rx-7/ Now this is an idea that I really like! Take an older chassis that's readily available and pretty cheap, but still perfectly capable(many still consider the FD RX7 to be one of the best sports car chassis ever built), and drop on some stunningly beautiful and exotic coachwork. Brilliant. Now if you noticed in the images, there are two pretty distinct designs. Honestly I really like both designs a lot. It's interesting that they didn't explain why there are two designs though. I wonder how much this body conversion would cost if they actually build 'em? I'm guessing at least 40-50K for just the body portion, nevermind the turbo 3 rotor. Oh, and those black wheels on the red design are gorgeous! Discuss.

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03-10-2008, 03:19 PM	#12
exitspeed aWingThing.com Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 45 Posts: 20,900 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Yea it's too Vette-ish. Even the front fascia and headlights are similar. Looks good though, but it's just not AS classically beautiful as an FD. __________________ What I do for a living...www.mhrussell.com

03-10-2008, 03:59 PM	#13
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03-10-2008, 02:39 PM	#2
LongGrain Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,741 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	the side profile of the concepts look very similar to the c6 corvette.

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azndoc Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 43 Posts: 9,487 Trader Rating: (47) Rides Gallery: azndoc Feedback Score: 47 reviews	Yes in my mind it looks like a vett also. Looks nice though.

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Bushido Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SFL Posts: 3,563 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	in my opinion, it lacks mazda rx7 dna. i don't see any design cues that tell me that this is a successor to the rx7... a car with this kind of heritage should be instantly recognizable as an rx7 and the designs above just don't convey the same spirit. __________________

03-10-2008, 04:35 PM	#16
Tops* Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF, CA Age: 37 Posts: 966 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Damn, it's pretty obvious, but everyone's seeing the same thing. I was thinking Corvette (front)/Veilside Fortune FD (side)/Mustang Fastback retro (rear). It is indeed a beautiful machine. __________________ MADE IN JAPAN

03-11-2008, 01:50 AM	#18
eli_eli Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Age: 42 Posts: 510 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	wow...that looks awsome...and makes me miss my FD even more...;(...oh and they are not as unreliable as ppl make it seem, its just that parts a ridiculously expensive...i remember when i hit a tire on the freeway and one of the pieces of my lip broke off, it was $200 for the lip, and the dealership was asking about $185 for the nuts and bolts no joke...even the guy on the phone laughed along with me lol...B&B hardware...$11 and yes, it is missing a little bit of the rx-7 dna, but i am sure they would work on it more...which would drive it away from looking like the c6 also... __________________ Do you need a s14 sr maf 69f01?...pm me I need s13 hatch shocks...thx

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0100 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New England Posts: 1,581 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	The rear red one looks awesome. I would rock that no questions asked. Looks like it should be the C7 though not next rx7. __________________ TougeHero.com l SilviaV8forums.com

03-11-2008, 12:03 PM	#21
axiomatik Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ATL Posts: 4,702 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah, the first one looks like a C7, the second one does look like a TVR. both are sexy. __________________