I read about this on the net. it can't be true.

can it? my money is on 'no'

 

Why not? If not Saleen, then someone else should. This car is screaming for an aftermarket rebadging (for lack of a better term). Something similar to the turbo three rotor car that the NJ racing place did (can't remember thier name right now). Especially if they can supply two different versions, one at about 50k to compete head to head with Saleen (IIRC) and another at around 70-90 K to compete against Porsch.

 

Considering Steve Saleens' close relationship with Ford I don't see why not. I'm not a fan of Mustangs but Saleen knows what he's doing.

 

Can someone elighten me on what exactly Saleen is?

 

Saleen is Steve Saleen's racing and performance parts division, which modifies a lot of Ford's models (mustang, focus, f150, etc.) and has created the Saleen S7 (probably the most awesome American made supercar ever IMHO). You can check out the web site at http://www.saleen.com

 

Hopefully we will see Cobra like power RX8s and Cobra's handling like RX8s. I for one welcome anyone that can improve the performance of and already excellent and desirable car such as the RX8.

 

As long as we don't see Cobra powerplants in the RX-8 I'll be happy.

 

but i still don't think it'll happen. has saleen ever put out a modded car for mazda before? like on the market?

 

saleen never had anything to do with mazda but Ford does...like 30%...

 

Formula420, you read this on the net?? The net is big place. What site did you get this info from?

 

It could happen.. if Mazda wants the RX8 supercharged for north american tastes, well.. Saleen certainly hasa history with superchargers. Also with Ford, who owns 30% of Mazda.

Not sayin anytihng, but it could happen.

 

acosta racing built the tri rotor 8. and they'll build you one for $41,000

 

that would be pretty cool if saleen got involved but if they don't their is still tons of aftermarket options coming

 

Well, they are located in the right area for a relationship with MNAO... just east of the Y (405 and 5 junction)

Mazda's Corporate HQ is within the Y, while the R&D HQ (where SevenStock is held) is further up near the 405 and the 55)

For reference, Racingbeat is over in Anaheim, about 10-15 minutes from R&D...

 

Agreed, we want to keep it rotary!