ClubLexus - Lexus Forum Discussion

Car Chat General discussion about Lexus, other auto manufacturers and automotive news.

Mazda confirms RX-7 and RX-9 sports cars are on the way

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-13-09, 01:30 PM
  #16  
IS-SV
Lexus Fanatic
 
IS-SV's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: tech capital
Posts: 14,100
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
Originally Posted by rdgdawg
An RX-8 with some TORQUE would be nice.... 159 Lbs. in my 07... kicking a soccer ball develops more torque...
Then you will need to skip the rotary.
IS-SV is offline  
Reply
Old 02-13-09, 01:31 PM
  #17  
IS-SV
Lexus Fanatic
 
IS-SV's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: tech capital
Posts: 14,100
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
Originally Posted by Epik151
Mazda is a little better than Honda/Toyota as far as fit and finish. /
Not in my experience with Mazda 6 vs. Camry or Accord.
IS-SV is offline  
Reply
Old 02-13-09, 04:40 PM
  #18  
Dave600hL
Lexus Champion
 
Dave600hL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Japan
Posts: 2,448
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
My take: Mazda realizes men still have ***** (look at Nissan) and don't all want to drive ugly sedans and SUVs from Toyota and Honda. Thus Mazda already has the most interesting Japanese lineup which will get more interesting.

I can't believe *****=Mazda, Nissan, Hyundai and depression= Toyota, Honda.

I love what Mazda is doing and where they continue to go.
The problem is that the car will be too expensive for most people which will defeat the purpose in my opinion.
Dave600hL is offline  
Reply
Old 02-14-09, 07:26 AM
  #19  
LexFather
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default
The RX-8 seems to be overlooked today but its gotten nothing but praise in the press. I am glad Mazda hasn't given up.
 
Reply
Old 02-14-09, 09:11 PM
  #20  
Cali2is
Advanced
 
Cali2is's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: AZ
Posts: 589
Received 32 Likes on 26 Posts
Default
Would love to see a new RX-7... It's been a long time coming!!
Cali2is is offline  
Reply
Old 02-14-09, 09:24 PM
  #21  
Vincent123
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (24)
 
Vincent123's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Sur Califas
Posts: 2,411
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default
new rx7! whooooooo
Vincent123 is offline  
Reply
Old 02-14-09, 09:38 PM
  #22  
I8ABMR
Lexus Fanatic
 
I8ABMR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Waiting for next track day
Posts: 22,608
Received 102 Likes on 67 Posts
Default
They need to redeem themselves after the RX8. It has no power . great handling is awesome but I want to pass without having to take the car to 10,000 rpm. Kind of like the S2k. Great car, great handling, but 50-60 hp would make it a REALLY great car. For both of these car they provide amazing power for the relative displacement but I still want a car that has low and mid range power
I8ABMR is offline  
Reply
Old 02-14-09, 11:43 PM
  #23  
CDNROCKIES
Lexus Champion
 
CDNROCKIES's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Alberta
Posts: 3,054
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
Come on!

The concept is nice, but there is absolutely zero chance that these cars will resemble these renderings.

Mike, feel free to throw this back in my face....several years down the road when something actually gets produced.
CDNROCKIES is offline  
Reply
Old 02-15-09, 12:24 AM
  #24  
I8ABMR
Lexus Fanatic
 
I8ABMR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Waiting for next track day
Posts: 22,608
Received 102 Likes on 67 Posts
Default
Mazda needs to enter and win a round of the hp wars to redeem itself in my eyes
I8ABMR is offline  
Reply
Old 02-15-09, 08:31 AM
  #25  
DASHOCKER
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (2)
 
DASHOCKER's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: NYC
Posts: 12,191
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 10 Posts
Default
It is great to see the return of the 90's Japanese sports coupes.. We have the return of the Z by Nissan, RX7 from Mazda, Genesis from Hyundai.. No Supra or Celica from Toyota?? What is going on?
DASHOCKER is offline  
Reply
Old 02-15-09, 08:32 AM
  #26  
MEANDAFAKA
Lead Lap
 
MEANDAFAKA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 694
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
we will see.
MEANDAFAKA is offline  
Reply
Old 02-15-09, 09:09 AM
  #27  
bruce van
Lexus Champion
 
bruce van's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: California
Posts: 2,068
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
Originally Posted by I8ABMR
Mazda needs to enter and win a round of the hp wars to redeem itself in my eyes
Mazda has never focused on HP. They always focus on driveability and balance.
bruce van is offline  
Reply
Old 02-15-09, 11:52 PM
  #28  
1993ES300x
Lexus Champion
 
1993ES300x's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: ny
Posts: 1,685
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by bruce van
Mazda has never focused on HP. They always focus on driveability and balance.
yes...come to think of it.. their cars were pretty cool back in the 90's....what happend?
1993ES300x is offline  
Reply
Old 02-16-09, 12:45 AM
  #29  
Epik151
Driver
 
Epik151's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: NY
Posts: 140
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Fit & finish as in initial quality of the interior and not durability or reliability.
Epik151 is offline  
Reply
Old 02-16-09, 08:35 AM
  #30  
Lets Drive
Racer
iTrader: (3)
 
Lets Drive's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: MD
Posts: 1,345
Received 8 Likes on 7 Posts
Default
Great news to hear, though I'd still like to see something more concrete. Reports have been going on for years and years, with nothing of real substance to show.

I'll be looking forward to what they produce, if they can reach that curb-weight goal, though. Ironically, its extremely close to what I'm making.
Lets Drive is offline  
Reply



Advanced Search
Quick Reply: Mazda confirms RX-7 and RX-9 sports cars are on the way


Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -7. The time now is 08:32 PM.