Comments on: Mazda planning RX-7 revival by 2012

By: pedro

pedro — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 16:52:35 +0000

i dont like it at all the rx7 is soppst to be slick and intimidating not futureristic. keep it basic and fun.
rx8 is ok but wouldnt tread my 7 for an 8

By: steve

steve — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:08:36 +0000

About time, lets just hope they dont use the nissan look alike (bottom pic)
I perfer the peugeot look alike (top pic)
I think the 150kw should go into the mx5 and 190kw should be min for the rx9
Sadly i think “flying high” may be right about cost, so that means another 2 years
before i can afford to buy a used one.

By: Eric

Eric — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:15:26 +0000

It is not always about power. It is the balance of power and weight. There is a high chance it is a in a low weight chassis. With it being turbocharged and handling, then it can easily be as fast as the R35 if not fast

By: coema

coema — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:55:01 +0000

the rx8 is a fantastic car. superb handling, easy to drive and suffice power. the rx7 will be a sport car on the same level as the GTR and a few bars ahead of the current rx8. 150-190kw Naturally Aspirated is very good, add maybe 20-50kw extra with a turbo and you have a very fast car. keep in mind that the engine is still in “experimental stage”. the rx7 was and still is an incredible machine. mazda know this and will obviously keep the stardards high, or they wouldnt be using the same name.

By: Anon

Anon — Fri, 16 May 2008 04:35:58 +0000

if that last picture is the new rx 7 ….. oh god save us

By: Chris Nehme

Chris Nehme — Thu, 15 May 2008 22:18:14 +0000

I hope they dont wreck the image of the RX-7 with a new spaceship model.

The last generation RX-7 is probably one of the best cars in the world

By: jamison

jamison — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:49:13 +0000

not much people like the RX-8 because its “soft”

But soft is very acceptable in Oz…

Look at the Oz spec S15s etc…

Mainly reason why.. is market in Oz is different that people drive these cars daily…. so to increase durability and ease of maintenance… power is reduced, also to meet regulations etc.

Subaru’s new WRX is designed to be a friendlier “DAILY” driver… people hate it but in the end its actually “GOOD”… the RX-8 is the same, heck the auto loses 30kW…. hehe, thats ridiculous.. for people who are into looks and luxury and ease of driving….

Its not all performance..

and yes they should of ended the “RX-7″ name with the FD..

RX-9… hmm.. well yeah obvious choice…

By: Ian

Ian — Thu, 15 May 2008 12:44:15 +0000

I agree with Fenno. The 1st photo looks great, but power figures seem low.

By: BMWsauberF1

BMWsauberF1 — Thu, 15 May 2008 11:21:12 +0000

Power would be the first thing that comes to mind, Duck

By: Duck

Duck — Thu, 15 May 2008 08:14:53 +0000

Why dont some people like the current RX-8?