I'm sold at "NA 300hp+ 16x rotary" remark above. I will definitely be in line at my mazda dealership to book one of those if they really come out with that setup!!

But will it pass emissions lol.

Maybe then can learn from vw's mistakes and come up with a better and well hidden software...:D

That's a pretty big performance gap between an nsx-fighter and 86 competitor. i mean nsx is going to be supercar territory.
I'd love to see it slot in to compete with the m4 / cayman (without the luxury price) but I don't know how realistic that would be. The 300+ hp / 2700lbs figures people are hoping for might do the trick.
An 86 competitor would be nice for the price, but usually at that price point, there are always compromises. I wouldn't mind if it were a bit more expensive. Something a little less boy-racer/ barebones / cheap materials would be nice to see. Besides the Miata is right in the 86's price range anyway.

The other thing will be how well it responds to mods. If I recall, with the Renesis, bolt-ons made little-to-no power and it didn't take well to boost.
But I'm getting ahead of myself. We don't even know what kind of engine it will have.

Most of us are keen on engine possibilities, even if it's just an ND coupe with the same 2.0L it will likely get some interest. A potential speed3 engine or rotary would be worth getting excited over

Hah, maybe they're totally screwing with us and this is the power retracting hardtop ND or a hypothetical replacement. Outline is vaguely Z4 Coupe like...

I can see myself swapping a rotary engine in this new chasis if mazda did not decided to make it

Doesn't look like a ND derivative to me as it's missing the characteristic front fender bulge. I can be totally off the mark though.

Also, Mazda, please please please could you not make the front of the car look like a catfish.

Proportions look off for a 'new RX-7'...hood way too long - like it's trying to be a Cheetah or something...

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com...4398b588ce.jpg

Oh Autoblog...
http://www.autoblog.com/2015/10/16/m...concept-tokyo/

Unless it has a rotary engine it won't be called RX-anything. RX is reserved for rotary powered vehicles only.

There's definitely a niche in the auto market for a 300 hp 2800 lb car for $30-35k. Esp if it's a 2+2. There's literally nothing else for sale that fits that description.


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Hey. Maybe it will be a Corvette beater like the RX-7 FD was back in the day. :D

There's probably also a niche for a 600hp 2000lb car for $15k dollars....

I think the reason there's no cars that fit your description is that it is basically impossible to do and pass modern US crash standards, emissions, and reliability.

All the 250+ tq fr cars come in at 3200ish minimum regardless of price, even w one off chassis.

The only way to get close is Mr or rr, which have their own problems, and can't get close to $30k