NO Plan for New Rotary....THE END...maybe.
#202
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I'd always read that the rotary was naturally low in NOx emissions (one reason that prior to the invention of the 3-way catalyst, every major car manufacturer was experimenting with Wankel rotaries); but it's possible that the standard has risen to the point where trying to clean up the CO and HC emissions is now causing trouble with NOx. I honestly don't know. All I know is that there is something about the current European emissions laws that the current Wankel designs can't meet.
they "kinda" solved that problem with Side Exhaust ports. kinda.
the next one they make it even "narrower" which improves thermal efficiency = lower emission.
they also redesign the trochoidal shape of the rotor housing(increase stroke = increase torque).
Last edited by nycgps; 01-31-2011 at 10:40 AM.
#203
The Michigan "WANKEL"
****, I really am AMAZED about the amount of BULLSHIT Americans go on, AND ON, AND ON, about fuel ecomomy....this is America the land of the Eaters the Guzzlers!!!...
It is TOTAL Stupidity worrying about 'micro' MPG, almost moronic, sorry, but it is.
ANY of these so called MPG gains or differences are totally wiped up by some FAT *** overweight driver, or someone that carries a box of tools in Trunk, or forgets to keep AIR in Tyres up to specification.
I really do not understand HOW you and YOUR Motoring press are so OBSESSED with MPG!!! FFS.
And when Mazda come out with their SKY range ALL other makers including Ford will be behind.
Funny how the Mazda 2 outsells Fords (German made, now Thailand) Fiesta in Australia, considerably....what does that tell you.
No offense Chibana, or anyone else.
It is TOTAL Stupidity worrying about 'micro' MPG, almost moronic, sorry, but it is.
ANY of these so called MPG gains or differences are totally wiped up by some FAT *** overweight driver, or someone that carries a box of tools in Trunk, or forgets to keep AIR in Tyres up to specification.
I really do not understand HOW you and YOUR Motoring press are so OBSESSED with MPG!!! FFS.
And when Mazda come out with their SKY range ALL other makers including Ford will be behind.
Funny how the Mazda 2 outsells Fords (German made, now Thailand) Fiesta in Australia, considerably....what does that tell you.
No offense Chibana, or anyone else.
I'll believe the miraculous fuel efficiency claims of the Sky-G engines when they show up, but regardless, they have no influence on sales today.
If I didn't own the RX-8, and I were shopping for a car, the Mazda2 might have been higher on my list than the Fiesta due to the fun-to-drive factor of the manual transmission versions of both cars, but with my RX-8 as my toy, my commuter car needs now more closely reflect those of most Americans, although I still insist on a certain level of fun-to-drive, and it sounds like both the Fiesta, and the new 2012 Focus, have enough to make the drive pleasant. Since I'm stuck with an automatic of some kind, the 6-speed dual clutch in the Fords (especially the Focus version with manual shift mode) wins hands down compared to the miserable excuses for automatic transmissions in the Mazda2/Mazda3.
#204
ok what about this
from here
http://www.chantillymazdadaily.com/2...th-and-legend/
although not quite a Furai, but its better than most concepts
from here
http://www.chantillymazdadaily.com/2...th-and-legend/
although not quite a Furai, but its better than most concepts
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Corvette and 911 hasn't ceased production.
Personally I don't think the RX-7 name plate should be revived... Because of the fact the RX-7 was such a great car. In this sense it should be like retiring a jersey. Homeage is paid to it with styling cues, engineering knowledge from it and continued pursuit of excellent performance imho. Bring on the RX-9 nameplate
#209
Corvette and 911 hasn't ceased production.
Personally I don't think the RX-7 name plate should be revived... Because of the fact the RX-7 was such a great car. In this sense it should be like retiring a jersey. Homeage is paid to it with styling cues, engineering knowledge from it and continued pursuit of excellent performance imho. Bring on the RX-9 nameplate
Personally I don't think the RX-7 name plate should be revived... Because of the fact the RX-7 was such a great car. In this sense it should be like retiring a jersey. Homeage is paid to it with styling cues, engineering knowledge from it and continued pursuit of excellent performance imho. Bring on the RX-9 nameplate
The RX-9 name has actually already been used and it wasn't that great of a car. All the RX-7s were outstanding in their own right. When the legendary names are revived properly it is a fantastic sales tool. Some may not like this comparison but bringing back the Taurus name was pure business genius by Alan Mulally at Ford (Naming their supercar "GT" was retarded).
You don't retire a name like RX-7 if you can avoid it. There is no need to run through the whole numerical list every few years. RX-8 should be used again as well unless they are taking an all new direction like no suicide doors or something.
Paul.
#211
they should just put the 16X into the RX-8 with 320 hp... and also offer a 2 door 2 seat 2700lbs 350 hp RX-7... an why not also a "detuned" 250 hp option into a new Miata and call it RX-5!!! And if I was rich I'd buy one of each!
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The Renesis is the the problem. It burn too much fuel for the public and won't meet upcoming emissions standards. The 16X or what ever the next evolution of the rotary will have to overcome these roadblocks before another rotary engined car can be presented to the public.
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Me too, IF IT Happens, why wouldn't they, the 8 has been a success sales wise, reliability and nett profit after warranty...well...I blame Ford.
How all this translates into the publics rotary "psyche" who knows, the 7 series was far from bullet proof, Series 1 (12A) was probably the best.
How all this translates into the publics rotary "psyche" who knows, the 7 series was far from bullet proof, Series 1 (12A) was probably the best.
#217
Stuck in a love triangle
This is not surprising. **** poor fuel efficiency with underperforming engines that rarely make it to 100,000 miles without losing compression does not translate into sales.
#218
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Do you know why they didnt use GT40?
Because they had let another company purchase the rights to the name GT40 in the intervening years. That company in turn sold it to company in Ohio. Ford decided they didn't want to pay the high price offered by the Ohio company to license the name back.
Because they had let another company purchase the rights to the name GT40 in the intervening years. That company in turn sold it to company in Ohio. Ford decided they didn't want to pay the high price offered by the Ohio company to license the name back.
#219
Do you know why they didnt use GT40?
Because they had let another company purchase the rights to the name GT40 in the intervening years. That company in turn sold it to company in Ohio. Ford decided they didn't want to pay the high price offered by the Ohio company to license the name back.
Because they had let another company purchase the rights to the name GT40 in the intervening years. That company in turn sold it to company in Ohio. Ford decided they didn't want to pay the high price offered by the Ohio company to license the name back.
Paul.
#221
40th anniversary Edition
New rotary rx9 reveiled
STOP THE PRESSES: Details of NEW RX9 coming in 2012. 16X engine, two door coupe built on MX5 platform, with electric supercharger, 300 HP and 20% better fuel economy
http://www.rx8blog.com/
http://www.rx8blog.com/