I did a Google search for "animated icons" and found the sparkplug among thousands of others. I downloaded it to my local hard drive and then uploaded it to my rx8club account.

I'm not completely sure how these little animations work, except that they comprise of 2 or more images that are saved into one file and displayed in fast sequence. Years ago, when I was a little more energetic, I downloaded a freeware utility that would allow me to create a series of small images and then save them into one animated file for use on my website. It's really fun if you have the time and patience to diddle with it.

1.3L

 

Thanks 1.3L

 

R stands for Rotary; X was a designation used to identify that the car had no cylinders. The idea was to take upon the "V8" or "I4" or "H4" etc ... etc ... "RX" the last character just identifies the Model number.

 

that explanation did not come out too clear after reading it, so here I go again... THe idea was to have the Rotary with a desgnation that could be recognized Worldwide; Like the V8 or V6 or I4; H4; these are all engine designations describing different engine configurations. Than is the Meaning for "RX" Rotary, no cylinders. the Number after the Dash just determines the Model of the vehicle.

 

Theres a new one I haven't heard yet. Sounds halfway credible, though.

 

Jason hamilton is pretty sure of his answer.... I am not sure about that

I am with the first answer "Rotary experiment" but I just can't prove it.

I found in the RX-8 book about RENESIS though? It is on page 57 and it says RENESIS stands for Rotary Engine GENESIS.

 

I bought my first Mazda, an RX-2 in 1972, and have had 6 RX's over the years. I've read a lot about Rotary Mazdas, and I believe it originally was Rotary eXperimental, but after the R-100, they decided RX sounded better. Then to differentiate the piston engine cars, they called them MX. The theory about Rotary eXport doesn't work, because even tho they used names, they still used RX, too.
"Mazda RX-7 (also called the Savanna and Efini RX-7) is a Mazda sports car first built in 1978." In Japan, Mazda has several car lines and dealerships. Efini is one of them.

 

Correct......................

I am amazed at the amount of false information floating around here.

In 1967, Mazda showed off the RX-85 concept car at the Tokyo motor show. At that time they didn't have an export license for there rotary cars so it was domestic sales until 1969 when NSU granted them the export rights.

As the RX-85 was a concept car it matched the "Rotary experimental" image. By 1968, the RX-85 was in production as the M10 Familia & in 1969, exports began as the R-100 (Rotary-100hp)

In 1968, Mazda showed off the RX-87 concept car to the Tokyo motor show. By 1969, the production version was available as the Luce rotary coupe & exported (limited numbers) as the R-130 (Rotary-130hp)

As stated by another guy, the marketing division liked the "RX" term & started using it in 1970. In fact, the RX-2 was originally released as the R-612 they re-named 2 weeks after launch to the RX-2

Another guy said the MX series denotes pistons...........

The MX-03 of 1985 was a triple rotor 13G, The MX-01 of 1990 was a twin rotor 10A
The pending NC series MX-5 will havea rotary option & word has it, the MX-5 name will stay with perhaps a simple "MX-5r" tag for the rotary option.

REgards

 

DMRH I was close

 

I agree, through all the literature I have gotten over the years, that the x represents experimental.....just look at the aug '78 issue of car and driver they cover the intro of the 1st gen rx7 and clearly state that it was a rotary experimental project....

 

http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=e...3DN%26tab%3Dwg

 

Who have put up this question that has been argued since the 80s?

OMG we have to get to the bottom of this. SEARCH! This is interesting

EDIT: notice my post count is close to 3000! Let you in a secret - I am saving it to introduce little ms Taka

 

I know that I've read in books (not internet forums) that "RX" comes from Rotary eXperimental, I just can't find the book now. In today's world neither experimental nor export is relevant or meaningful, but this really has to do with the origin of the term. The only proof I can offer at this time is the RX500 show car. It preceded the exports of the RX-2, RX-3 etc., and was called the Rotary Experimental.

http://www.breithaupts.com/totc370.htm

 

Perhaps a bit more evidence from this site: http://www.scuderiaciriani.com/rx7/history.html

MAZDA COSMO & R100
The most disarming feature of the R100 was its ordinariness. Twenty-four years ago the Australian public wasn't able to fathom the sort of performance this small car could offer. Initially, the potent and dainty Mazda was considered a technical adventure, and due to the uniqueness of its revolutionary rotary engine, the R100 enjoyed above average media attention which helped sales well enough to establish the R100's marketing success. Mazda first showed this car at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 1967 as the RX-85 (RX meaning Rotary Experimental).

 

I must interject, but "Renesis" Stands for Rotary Engine Genesis!

Which means the birth or in this case rebirth of the Rotary Engine, not to step on any toes!

 

So, someone just asked me "what does the RX in RX-8 stand for?" I thought for a second and replied "I've honestly no idea."

So, does anyone know?

Thanks.

 

I believe it stands for Rotary eXperiment.

 

http://www.acronymfinder.com/af-quer...m=RX&Find=Find

According to that, the RX stands for Rotary Experimental.

 

RX-Celerate.

 

^... haha

it is Rotary eXperiment

 

I agree. I'm in pharmacy school and I couldn't resist a car named RX.

 

Never fear, your friendly Jedi is here to set you guys straight...

It stands for: Rotary Xport

 

no, im pretty sure its rotary experiment

 

yes, we all are driving an 'eXperimental' vehicle

 

my vote is going for "Rotary Experimental"