According to Autoweek ( http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=102714 ) Mazda wants to expand its lineup and they say that there are possibly 2-door and convertible versions of the RX8 planned, though not yet approved. Nothing but conjecture; but a little bit of information. I'm sure these would be RX7 models if they come to fruition.

 

Not to big of a convertible fan but would be interesting to see, thanks for the news!

 

I don't think it would look right.

 

I'd agree.

 

It'd be easy, just adjust the looks of the Mx-5 to match the 8 (wouldn't take much :p ), drop in the Reny, and tadah!! 2500lb Rx-7. :D

 

Autoweek starts 2-door/Convertible RX8 rumor

nah they are just late to the band wagon that rumour started rigth after they announced the RX-8 was greenlighted like 3 years ago

and you dont have to "think" about whether a vert would look right or not you can look at one and make up your mind now



besides the correct rumour is for a 2 door and a 2 door vert not a full size 8 vert.

 

Cut the wheelbase, do away w/ the half doors and the looks will be there. Instead of growing a Z like with the G35C, shrink an 8 to a new 7.

 

exactly what they have been workign on. Project J77

 

Mazda told Automotive News that they were working on the 2-door and the convertible about 6 months ago at one of the last big auto shows.

 

^interesting..i wonder if it's one of those "we're workingon it but you'll never se it b/c w aren't selling it"..or if it's "we're working on it to bring to market b/c we have a green light on the car"...hmmmmmmm

 

I just don't see Mazda risking sales of the Miata, by introducing another lightweight, 2 seat convertible into their lineup. Particularly with the new additions to the roadster market later this year.

 

I don't think the appearance of an rx-convertible would necessarily cannibalize Miata sales. IMHO they appeal to different markets.

 

they had vert 7s and miatas at the same time in the past havent they?

 

yep, two totally different cars....

 

Why don't they just offer an optional Renesis with the Miata?

 

because thats not what the miata is about.

 

Renesis reserved for RXs