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Mazda RX-8 To Be Replaced by Furai RX-7

Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 1:19 am
by Matsuda9
Via Mazdapedia.org

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Fans of Mazda’s RX-8 will be sad to discover the Japanese auto makers’ plans as of late. Yes, it is true: RX-8 is going to be replaced by RX-7. Sad? Well don’t be – because rumors tell us the fast and furious Furai concept will be the model for RX-7. It’s an attempt my Mazda to combat Toyota FT-86 and the Hyundai Genesis Coupe. Future RX-7 models will also use a next-gen Renesis 16X rotary engine from their Taiki concept at 2007’s Tokyo Motor Show. The twin-rotor 1600cc Wankel, larger than the current RX-8’s engine, is rumored to be capable of producing nearly 350 HP and 215 lb-ft of torque.

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Now don’t expect to see the same Furai concept model used in the production of Mazda’s RX-7. According to sources at Edmunds Inside Line, a “more conventional” design will be implemented for RX-7. RX-8’s replacement was originally slated to appear in 2012, but Edmunds claims you’ll see it as early as 2011.

Re: Mazda RX-8 To Be Replaced by Furai RX-7

Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 7:35 am
by JAY-929
That concept looks SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET! :)

Re: Mazda RX-8 To Be Replaced by Furai RX-7

Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 7:38 am
by Matsuda9
that thing is real and it races :)

Re: Mazda RX-8 To Be Replaced by Furai RX-7

Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 8:54 am
by JAY-929
:o
THIS I gotta see!!!

Re: Mazda RX-8 To Be Replaced by Furai RX-7

Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 9:00 am
by Matsuda9
prepare your cup and box of tissues my friend

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQMeZ3Vcr44

Re: Mazda RX-8 To Be Replaced by Furai RX-7

Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 10:50 am
by JAY-929
THAT is a WHOLE LOTTA FUN AND MORE.......

I think Will Smith from Independance Day summed it up well:

"I have GOT to get me one o' these" :P

Mazda RX-8 To Be Replaced by Furai RX-7

Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 6:32 pm
by NoD
i have been expecting it.
The continuance of the RX-7 lineage.

Next they should bring back 929, big rwd sedan with some power

Mazda RX-8 To Be Replaced by Furai RX-7

Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 7:09 am
by SilentWizard
Bye bye Rx-8, finally. lol

Re: Mazda RX-8 To Be Replaced by Furai RX-7

Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 9:29 am
by Matsuda9
i don't know, always liked them they should keep it (maybe add a turbo and luxury it up)

for the toy = RX7
for the Dad that wants a toy = RX8

i can't easily say goodbye to this:

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