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Originally Posted by Endgame
Mazda RX-7 & RX-9 in the Works - worldcarfans
Hmmmm... Does the Z have anything to worry about with a 2012 RX7 that has a 270 HP, 200 Pound Feet, 2650 pound, dual clutch tranny when it comes to the track??
HP
370Z: 332
2012 RX7: 270 (est)
Torque
370Z: 270
2012 RX7: 200 (est)
Weight
370Z: 3320
2012 RX7: 2650 (est)
Transmission
370Z: 7AT / Rev Matching 6MT
2012 RX7: 6 speed DCT
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As an RX-8 owner, and a track addict I can tell you, without question, that if this comes to pass, certainly the Z would have something to worry about on track. I mean really ~700lb less weight than the Z, only down ~50HP? The end-goal has been said to be a Porsche Cayman weight sports car with a Rotary engine, at a far nicer price.
But it's a crap shoot as to whether this will ever even be seen even in concept - forget production. It's akin to the holy grail relative to today's RENESIS rotary. So I wouldn't hold my breath, but then again I wouldn't be surprised either, after all, with the demise of the RX-7 everyone thought the rotary was dead..until the RX-8!
What would be required:
1) More power, more torque
2) 10-15% weight savings
3) Better fuel economy
4) Better emmisions
5) Still affordable