2017 rx-7?

slippery4678 · 11-02-2012, 05:14 PM

Just thought I'd share....

Mazda RX-7 Confirmed For 2017 Return | Reviews | Prices | Australian specifications

binary0x01 · 11-02-2012, 05:34 PM

That would be nice to see.

slippery4678 · 11-02-2012, 05:42 PM

Agreed....another car to push the Z's progress and possibly a Supra successor would be awesome

SMJane_Again · 11-02-2012, 07:43 PM

N/A rotary making 300hp in a car weighing about what the FR-S/BRZ weighs is pretty cool, but it's also potentially problematic for a US vehicle. How many of you guys have had an RX-8? How'd the fuel economy work out for you? The spokesman was quick to point out that the new catalyst would help meet current/future Euro regs, but where Europe focuses on emissions, US policies are ramping up to focus primarily on mpg. Soooo, open-ended question... will Mazda offer the RX for US consumption, knowing the rest of its lineup will have to pick up the slack?

S.

Kingbaby · 11-02-2012, 08:00 PM

not gonna happen

LakeShow · 11-02-2012, 09:23 PM

2017 is too far away to consider what's coming out.

slippery4678 · 11-02-2012, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LakeShow

2017 is too far away to consider what's coming out.

Agreed.... Just a little dreaming... They could just start making the last rx-7 again, I'd trade in for that.

mjd77 · 11-02-2012, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SMJane_Again

N/A rotary making 300hp in a car weighing about what the FR-S/BRZ weighs is pretty cool, but it's also potentially problematic for a US vehicle. How many of you guys have had an RX-8? How'd the fuel economy work out for you? The spokesman was quick to point out that the new catalyst would help meet current/future Euro regs, but where Europe focuses on emissions, US policies are ramping up to focus primarily on mpg. Soooo, open-ended question... will Mazda offer the RX for US consumption, knowing the rest of its lineup will have to pick up the slack?

S.

With a variety of diesel engine options coming from Mazda soon, I don't think the fleet average MPG will be a problem. Even disregarding that, Mazda knows any new rotary engine has to be drastically better then the RX-8 in the MPG department anyway.

It's the supposed price tag they are talking about that worries me. I don't think people in the US will pay a premium price for a Mazda, especially when you look at the bang for the buck you get with cars like the Mustang.

ImportConvert · 11-03-2012, 09:22 AM

By 2017 I'll be happy to be able to afford a new vehicle/care about one, the way the economy is going

sunkist350z · 11-12-2012, 08:34 PM

The legend will be reborn...but such a long wait.

Mazda Sports Car Chief Says RX-7 will Return in 2017, Produce 295HP - Carscoop

didymus · 11-12-2012, 09:53 PM

To me the rx-7 is a great classic beautiful design
That said I never owned one and probably wouldn't ever own one

sunkist350z · 11-13-2012, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunkist350z

The legend will be reborn...but such a long wait.

Mazda Sports Car Chief Says RX-7 will Return in 2017, Produce 295HP - Carscoop

As a former FD3S owner modified to 400rwhp I would love to see this happen sooner...loved that car one of the best cars ever owned but had to let it go cause it was a money pit went through 3 engines. But my Z has kepted me happy as a replacement. I will be saving $$$$$.

Jordo! · 11-13-2012, 01:19 PM

295 hp RX-7 sounds nice.

Looks like all the sports cars will be converging towards 3K lbs or less and ~300 at the crank.

My current Z will be paid off just in tme for that, so works for me

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11-02-2012, 05:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
binary0x01 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 892 Drives: 2012 6-SPEED 3.7L Z Rep Power: 14	That would be nice to see. __________________ Tune (by Seb@SpecialtyZ) -- Upgraded Parts List : When in doubt, use brute force; if it doesn't work, you aren't using enough.

11-02-2012, 05:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
slippery4678 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: S. Jerz/Arlington VA Posts: 58 Drives: 2010 370z PG + sport Rep Power: 15	Agreed....another car to push the Z's progress and possibly a Supra successor would be awesome __________________ Stillen CBE \| Berk HFC's \| Intake Plenum \| AAM UpRev Tune \| Swift Spec-R Springs \| H&R 15/20 Spacers \| 265/285's \| Stillen Sways \| 20% tint

11-02-2012, 07:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
SMJane_Again Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: COS, CO Posts: 137 Drives: 18 Golf R Rep Power: 17	N/A rotary making 300hp in a car weighing about what the FR-S/BRZ weighs is pretty cool, but it's also potentially problematic for a US vehicle. How many of you guys have had an RX-8? How'd the fuel economy work out for you? The spokesman was quick to point out that the new catalyst would help meet current/future Euro regs, but where Europe focuses on emissions, US policies are ramping up to focus primarily on mpg. Soooo, open-ended question... will Mazda offer the RX for US consumption, knowing the rest of its lineup will have to pick up the slack? S. __________________ ~S.M. "Don't look back. Someone might be gaining on you." -Satchel Paige

11-02-2012, 09:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	2017 is too far away to consider what's coming out. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

11-03-2012, 09:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7627	By 2017 I'll be happy to be able to afford a new vehicle/care about one, the way the economy is going

11-12-2012, 08:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
sunkist350z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Z-land Posts: 1,009 Drives: 2012 370z sport 6-sp Rep Power: 55341	2017 Mazda RX-7 The legend will be reborn...but such a long wait. Mazda Sports Car Chief Says RX-7 will Return in 2017, Produce 295HP - Carscoop

11-12-2012, 09:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
didymus Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence / Boston Posts: 564 Drives: 280 / 370Z Rep Power: 306	To me the rx-7 is a great classic beautiful design That said I never owned one and probably wouldn't ever own one

11-13-2012, 01:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	295 hp RX-7 sounds nice. Looks like all the sports cars will be converging towards 3K lbs or less and ~300 at the crank. My current Z will be paid off just in tme for that, so works for me __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.