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chickenmanq · 12-02-2001, 01:45 PM

It's coming to the US in 2003.  The RX-8, (introduced at concept RX-Evolv) is the 4 door, suicide doors in rear, no B-pillar, 2 rotor 250hp, more fuel efficient than normal piston engine Mazda fun machine.  I can't wait.

<a href="http://www.mazda.com" target='_blank'>http://www.mazda.com</a>

Check out future vehicles under mazda's vehicle link.

www.mazda.co.jp, has stuff too.

MingMing · 12-02-2001, 01:55 PM

yea.. the concept looks ugly...
the rear lites are like altezza s2000 lites..
front looks girly for some reason...
all in all it seems like ugly s2000
i love the powerplant thou WHEEE =D

mistert · 12-02-2001, 01:59 PM

well original plans slated for a 2.1L 3-rotor sort of like an N/A 20B, RENESIS engine. I think we're still getting a 1.3L RENESIS engine sort of like a higher revving N/A 13b. the only problem is the torque output. rotary engines really NEED turbochargers to help them produce torque. however, the output in HP and torque will be pretty similar to the S2000, as well as the handling. I'm pretty sure they're tring to go after the s2000's market alot...it looks alot like it, the power is similar, similar handling and RWD. only problem is isnt not a drop-top, but it DOES seat 4 (not that thats a very big plus).

i'll be very interested to see how it actually does sales-wise...and performance wise, when someone releases a turbo (or maybe) supercharger kit, like the atkins centrifugal rotary blower

chickenmanq · 12-02-2001, 02:31 PM

Mark my words, if I can afford it, I'll buy one when they come out.  I like Nissans a lot, but my first two vehicles were Mazda.  

AND WHADDYA MEAN UGLY!!!!!??  IT'S GORGEOUS!!

thewholefnshow · 12-02-2001, 03:11 PM

The pwoerplant is incredible. The thing makes 250hp @8000 natural and it spins to 11 minimum (something about laws that they cannot advertise power over 8 in north america or something) the engine is freakin amazing. The torque is not as big a deal as in most cars cause the engine weights nothing and so will the car. I have looked at that thing 100 times and it looks cooler all the time. I bet HKS or Greddy will have a turbo for it within the year (if mazda doesn't do it themsleves) and the thing will make 400hp in no time with low boost. Adios Wenkel hello Renesis.

mistert · 12-02-2001, 03:27 PM

its still considered a wankel engine <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'> i dont really even know the concept behind the renesis engine, i understand its pretty mean though. lol...the 20brew hachi, i love that thing

BlankFlip · 12-02-2001, 03:37 PM

i like the interior, but other than that i'd take an rx-7 over an 8 neday.

Zexel · 12-02-2001, 03:50 PM

if it wasn't a 4-door, I'd like it.  it doesn't look like it, but I still don't like the fact that that sports car is 4-doors.   it's alright, but I would most definately take a 7 over the 8 any day.  same with the Z32 and Z33 (350 ZX)...ANY day.  and if they come out with a Supra, I would take a 94-98 Supra over it.  they try to match the looks and unique figures of these cars, but they make them so, so, nasty!  I didn't want to have to say nasty, but gee golly molly!

KoukiS14 · 12-02-2001, 06:15 PM

I think it's fugly. . I'm sorry. . I just do. . hehe
I love the RX-7. . kinda sad to see it gone. .
The concept of more than two doors on a "coupe" just reminds me of a #### Saturn SC2. . and that's a turn off. .

-Rob

chickenmanq · 12-02-2001, 08:12 PM

oh c'mon, it's suicide doors!!!! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

kitoro · 12-02-2001, 08:23 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from Zexel on 3:50 pm on Dec. 2, 2001
if it wasn't a 4-door, I'd like it. it doesn't look like it, but I still don't like the fact that that sports car is 4-doors. it's alright, but I would most definately take a 7 over the 8 any day. same with the Z32 and Z33 (350 ZX)...ANY day. and if they come out with a Supra, I would take a 94-98 Supra over it. they try to match the looks and unique figures of these cars, but they make them so, so, nasty! I didn't want to have to say nasty, but gee golly molly!
</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>

I dunno. I personally like the 350Z now.. it took a lot of getting use to...

as for the new supra... HAVE YOU SEEN THAT THING?<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'> HOLY COW IT LOOKS FINE!
whether you prefer oldschool to newschool, different cars appeal to different ppl!
I mean... look at the RSX... my goodness is that thing ugly. but look how many ppl drive it. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'>

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12-02-2001, 01:45 PM	#1
chickenmanq Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,000 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It's coming to the US in 2003.  The RX-8, (introduced at concept RX-Evolv) is the 4 door, suicide doors in rear, no B-pillar, 2 rotor 250hp, more fuel efficient than normal piston engine Mazda fun machine.  I can't wait. <a href="http://www.mazda.com" target='_blank'>http://www.mazda.com</a> Check out future vehicles under mazda's vehicle link. www.mazda.co.jp, has stuff too.

12-02-2001, 01:55 PM	#2
MingMing Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 174 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yea.. the concept looks ugly... the rear lites are like altezza s2000 lites.. front looks girly for some reason... all in all it seems like ugly s2000 i love the powerplant thou WHEEE =D

12-02-2001, 01:59 PM	#3
mistert Pearl White Mike Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: memphis TN Posts: 908 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	well original plans slated for a 2.1L 3-rotor sort of like an N/A 20B, RENESIS engine. I think we're still getting a 1.3L RENESIS engine sort of like a higher revving N/A 13b. the only problem is the torque output. rotary engines really NEED turbochargers to help them produce torque. however, the output in HP and torque will be pretty similar to the S2000, as well as the handling. I'm pretty sure they're tring to go after the s2000's market alot...it looks alot like it, the power is similar, similar handling and RWD. only problem is isnt not a drop-top, but it DOES seat 4 (not that thats a very big plus). i'll be very interested to see how it actually does sales-wise...and performance wise, when someone releases a turbo (or maybe) supercharger kit, like the atkins centrifugal rotary blower

12-02-2001, 02:31 PM	#4
chickenmanq Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,000 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mark my words, if I can afford it, I'll buy one when they come out.  I like Nissans a lot, but my first two vehicles were Mazda.   AND WHADDYA MEAN UGLY!!!!!??  IT'S GORGEOUS!!

12-02-2001, 03:11 PM	#5
thewholefnshow Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 672 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The pwoerplant is incredible. The thing makes 250hp @8000 natural and it spins to 11 minimum (something about laws that they cannot advertise power over 8 in north america or something) the engine is freakin amazing. The torque is not as big a deal as in most cars cause the engine weights nothing and so will the car. I have looked at that thing 100 times and it looks cooler all the time. I bet HKS or Greddy will have a turbo for it within the year (if mazda doesn't do it themsleves) and the thing will make 400hp in no time with low boost. Adios Wenkel hello Renesis.

12-02-2001, 03:27 PM	#6
mistert Pearl White Mike Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: memphis TN Posts: 908 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	its still considered a wankel engine <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'> i dont really even know the concept behind the renesis engine, i understand its pretty mean though. lol...the 20brew hachi, i love that thing

12-02-2001, 03:37 PM	#7
BlankFlip Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Future Posts: 1,627 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i like the interior, but other than that i'd take an rx-7 over an 8 neday.

12-02-2001, 03:50 PM	#8
Zexel Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 262 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	if it wasn't a 4-door, I'd like it.  it doesn't look like it, but I still don't like the fact that that sports car is 4-doors.   it's alright, but I would most definately take a 7 over the 8 any day.  same with the Z32 and Z33 (350 ZX)...ANY day.  and if they come out with a Supra, I would take a 94-98 Supra over it.  they try to match the looks and unique figures of these cars, but they make them so, so, nasty!  I didn't want to have to say nasty, but gee golly molly!

12-02-2001, 06:15 PM	#9
KoukiS14 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Indiana Age: 47 Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think it's fugly. . I'm sorry. . I just do. . hehe I love the RX-7. . kinda sad to see it gone. . The concept of more than two doors on a "coupe" just reminds me of a #### Saturn SC2. . and that's a turn off. . -Rob

12-02-2001, 08:12 PM	#10
chickenmanq Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,000 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	oh c'mon, it's suicide doors!!!! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

12-02-2001, 08:23 PM	#11
kitoro Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 275 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from Zexel on 3:50 pm on Dec. 2, 2001 if it wasn't a 4-door, I'd like it. it doesn't look like it, but I still don't like the fact that that sports car is 4-doors. it's alright, but I would most definately take a 7 over the 8 any day. same with the Z32 and Z33 (350 ZX)...ANY day. and if they come out with a Supra, I would take a 94-98 Supra over it. they try to match the looks and unique figures of these cars, but they make them so, so, nasty! I didn't want to have to say nasty, but gee golly molly! </td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> I dunno. I personally like the 350Z now.. it took a lot of getting use to... as for the new supra... HAVE YOU SEEN THAT THING?<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'> HOLY COW IT LOOKS FINE! whether you prefer oldschool to newschool, different cars appeal to different ppl! I mean... look at the RSX... my goodness is that thing ugly. but look how many ppl drive it. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'>