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06-09-2004, 10:32 AM
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way to keep hopes up but if you're going to claim that you have seen the pics of the REAL new rx7, post them and dont be lame and say stuff like "i saw it but i dont have it anymore." the car is still just a rumor, i doubt they already have a working model :P
06-09-2004, 05:50 PM
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I doubt Mazda would ever release the new RX-7. Not while the RX-8 is out. Just think, if you were in Mazda, why would you put out another car that would only compete with an existing car's market? You guys are too excited, and that's good.
If Mazda releases the RX-7 at around the RX-8's price range, or a bit higher (coz they cant go too high or else not many would sell just like before), there would be no sense in keeping the RX-8 product line. It would be like the Integra and Prelude mistake that Honda did. 2 cars from the same maker ripping each other's market. And that's one of the reasons why the Prelude had to go even though it was a cool car.
Also, R&D on any product costs the company so much that it would take time selling the product in order to gain back that expense. Let's see, they started the R&D on the RX-8 around 1992? And released it in 2003? Wow, the money that has been thrown into developing this car is unthinkable. Cutting off the RX-8 line or compromising its market share would not only be impractical, but also costly.
If Mazda releases the RX-7 at around the RX-8's price range, or a bit higher (coz they cant go too high or else not many would sell just like before), there would be no sense in keeping the RX-8 product line. It would be like the Integra and Prelude mistake that Honda did. 2 cars from the same maker ripping each other's market. And that's one of the reasons why the Prelude had to go even though it was a cool car.
Also, R&D on any product costs the company so much that it would take time selling the product in order to gain back that expense. Let's see, they started the R&D on the RX-8 around 1992? And released it in 2003? Wow, the money that has been thrown into developing this car is unthinkable. Cutting off the RX-8 line or compromising its market share would not only be impractical, but also costly.
06-09-2004, 06:50 PM
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Mazda has officially endorsed plans to build a rotary-powered RX-7.
With the Mazda RX-8 officially on sale in its major markets, Mazda is now turning to its next sports-car project. The company has officially endorsed plans to build a rotary-powered RX-7 replacement.
In the footsteps of the 1978 original, it will be a sleek, lightweight two-seater. Some platform, suspension and driveline elements will be borrowed from the RX-8 parts bin. Although expected to launch in 2006, a concept may be unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show next month.
An amped version of the Renesis RX-8 engine is likely to power the RX-7. With wider and stiffer rotor housings, a higher redline, and displacement out to about 1.6 litres, Mazda plans on output of around 300hp in the normally aspirated form. It appears there will be no turbocharged version. Fear not, though, as for the first time ever, Mazda is working on a supercharged rotary option for RX-7.
The production car, code-named J77, is likely to be shorter and wider than the RX-8. There may even be a cabriolet variant with a fabric or folding hard-top hood.
With the Mazda RX-8 officially on sale in its major markets, Mazda is now turning to its next sports-car project. The company has officially endorsed plans to build a rotary-powered RX-7 replacement.
In the footsteps of the 1978 original, it will be a sleek, lightweight two-seater. Some platform, suspension and driveline elements will be borrowed from the RX-8 parts bin. Although expected to launch in 2006, a concept may be unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show next month.
An amped version of the Renesis RX-8 engine is likely to power the RX-7. With wider and stiffer rotor housings, a higher redline, and displacement out to about 1.6 litres, Mazda plans on output of around 300hp in the normally aspirated form. It appears there will be no turbocharged version. Fear not, though, as for the first time ever, Mazda is working on a supercharged rotary option for RX-7.
The production car, code-named J77, is likely to be shorter and wider than the RX-8. There may even be a cabriolet variant with a fabric or folding hard-top hood.
06-09-2004, 10:46 PM
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Originally posted by Xyntax
I doubt Mazda would ever release the new RX-7. Not while the RX-8 is out. Just think, if you were in Mazda, why would you put out another car that would only compete with an existing car's market? You guys are too excited, and that's good.
If Mazda releases the RX-7 at around the RX-8's price range, or a bit higher (coz they cant go too high or else not many would sell just like before), there would be no sense in keeping the RX-8 product line. It would be like the Integra and Prelude mistake that Honda did. 2 cars from the same maker ripping each other's market. And that's one of the reasons why the Prelude had to go even though it was a cool car.
Also, R&D on any product costs the company so much that it would take time selling the product in order to gain back that expense. Let's see, they started the R&D on the RX-8 around 1992? And released it in 2003? Wow, the money that has been thrown into developing this car is unthinkable. Cutting off the RX-8 line or compromising its market share would not only be impractical, but also costly.
I doubt Mazda would ever release the new RX-7. Not while the RX-8 is out. Just think, if you were in Mazda, why would you put out another car that would only compete with an existing car's market? You guys are too excited, and that's good.
If Mazda releases the RX-7 at around the RX-8's price range, or a bit higher (coz they cant go too high or else not many would sell just like before), there would be no sense in keeping the RX-8 product line. It would be like the Integra and Prelude mistake that Honda did. 2 cars from the same maker ripping each other's market. And that's one of the reasons why the Prelude had to go even though it was a cool car.
Also, R&D on any product costs the company so much that it would take time selling the product in order to gain back that expense. Let's see, they started the R&D on the RX-8 around 1992? And released it in 2003? Wow, the money that has been thrown into developing this car is unthinkable. Cutting off the RX-8 line or compromising its market share would not only be impractical, but also costly.
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Re: Re: Oh my.....
Originally posted by Velocity-8
Well, while you're staring at animated pics of a car that is not even close to production all us RX8 owners are DRIVING! :D
Enjoy your wait!
Well, while you're staring at animated pics of a car that is not even close to production all us RX8 owners are DRIVING! :D
Enjoy your wait!
06-10-2004, 01:00 AM
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Originally posted by ReX_maniac
Mazda has officially endorsed plans to build a rotary-powered RX-7.
With the Mazda RX-8 officially on sale in its major markets, Mazda is now turning to its next sports-car project. The company has officially endorsed plans to build a rotary-powered RX-7 replacement.
In the footsteps of the 1978 original, it will be a sleek, lightweight two-seater. Some platform, suspension and driveline elements will be borrowed from the RX-8 parts bin. Although expected to launch in 2006, a concept may be unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show next month.
An amped version of the Renesis RX-8 engine is likely to power the RX-7. With wider and stiffer rotor housings, a higher redline, and displacement out to about 1.6 litres, Mazda plans on output of around 300hp in the normally aspirated form. It appears there will be no turbocharged version. Fear not, though, as for the first time ever, Mazda is working on a supercharged rotary option for RX-7.
The production car, code-named J77, is likely to be shorter and wider than the RX-8. There may even be a cabriolet variant with a fabric or folding hard-top hood.
Mazda has officially endorsed plans to build a rotary-powered RX-7.
With the Mazda RX-8 officially on sale in its major markets, Mazda is now turning to its next sports-car project. The company has officially endorsed plans to build a rotary-powered RX-7 replacement.
In the footsteps of the 1978 original, it will be a sleek, lightweight two-seater. Some platform, suspension and driveline elements will be borrowed from the RX-8 parts bin. Although expected to launch in 2006, a concept may be unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show next month.
An amped version of the Renesis RX-8 engine is likely to power the RX-7. With wider and stiffer rotor housings, a higher redline, and displacement out to about 1.6 litres, Mazda plans on output of around 300hp in the normally aspirated form. It appears there will be no turbocharged version. Fear not, though, as for the first time ever, Mazda is working on a supercharged rotary option for RX-7.
The production car, code-named J77, is likely to be shorter and wider than the RX-8. There may even be a cabriolet variant with a fabric or folding hard-top hood.
