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07-16-2013, 06:14 PM | #1 | |
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2017 THE RETURN OF AN ICON. MAZDA RX7
Idk guy's you think this will compete with the 86 even though they say it's going to be priced a lot higher than a 370Z?! I also don't know if this existed yet I searched but couldn't find anything.
http://rotarypowercrew.com/2012/12/2...con-mazda-rx7/ Updated with Press Release https://newsroom.mazda.com/en/public...0/151028a.html Quote:
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Est. 300 hp, 2750 lbs, RWD, 2+2 configuration. Seems like Mazda is targeting the space directly above the BRZ. If Subaru doesn't release an STI version of the BRZ, Mazda will dominate that marketspace (lightweight, RWD, $35k and under).
This is good news if true. It will light a fire under Subaru's rear. Possibly Toyota's as well.
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I remember the rumor date being 2013, car speculation is the worst speculation.
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Oh gawwd!
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Quote:
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I supposed we should take this with several tablespoons of salt, but I hope just about everything mentioned in the article will be true, minus the 370z+ MSRP. Curb weight of the GT86 with a 300hp N/A 1.6L Wankel sounds like sports car heaven.
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I was curious on the orginal price on the last gen RX-7, found a source that said it was $32,550. I'm assuming thats base.
This was 1994, i think the new RX-7 will be more in the mid 40K range.
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I have been following this rumor for awhile. I think Mazda will bring back the RX series, but I they will have to get a more fuel efficient rotary, and it will need to be less troublesome to maintain. I would also love to see them focus on keeping all the frills and the price down to make it more competitive. There will be a limited market for the $35-45K range for this car I suspect. The beauty of the original RX-7 was it's simplicity and low cost. The same philosophy Toyota used with the FT86 platform. Give me a sub $30K RX-7 with a reliable engine that can get 22mpg in the city and 30 highway please
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2017??? Ok I'm not going to get into waiting because I'm already sick of waiting for what the new NSX is going to be like lol.
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2017 huh? Given Subaru's history of remodeling cars roughly every 4 years or so that would be just in time for the second generation of the 86. More choices are always good and competition improves the breed.
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The 86 will be just about paid for by then....would be nice to step up to 300 hp, and have a nice new warranty...lets see what subaru does though....250+ hp stock might not be so terrible if the STI does indeed come with more power....
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You think by then they'll figure out how to make a rotary that doesn't spit out apex seals?
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Approx. $35,000....
If it's turbo and doesn't look like ass, then I'm in. If not, don't care.
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