2012 Mazda RX-7 first pics

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By Matt Brogan | September 14th, 2009

CarAdvice has today received a couple of renderings of what is believed to be the 2012 Mazda RX-7.

Confirming a report we published earlier this year the new model is expected to be powered by the new 16X rotary engine, a revolution of the existing Renesis 13B, as featured in the current RX-8.

In its naturally-aspirated guise the 16X rotary engine is expected to produce around 150-190kW with improved low-end torque.

However sources indicate Mazda is still experimenting with forced-induction – determined to meet emissions regulations which faulted the RX-8’s turbocharged ambitions.

The new RX-7 is likely to share an extended version of the platform used by the MX-5, already a great formula for performance dynamics.

Mitch1

I’m not sure who you recieved those renderings from but that roofline is friska karma and that front end is a mix between rx8 and something horrendously ugly

i’d be willing to be a large amount of money if there is a new rx7 it looks nothing like this.

Astonalicious

I’m with Mitch. This is just a ‘frankenstien’ rendering – bits of other cars mashed together.

Jester

Agreed – this is nonsense. There may be a new 7 but this ain’t it.

Frank Rizzo

It’s real. It will have a 1.7 litre urbocharged engine making about 350hp.

staci

It looks more stubby prowler than an RX-7 to me !!!

RdS

hehehe.. the most munted mazda ‘grin’ yet!
http://nixiethomas.com Nixie

Awesome looking car! I like the way the grill looks like it’s laughing at you.
Marcoz

That is AS horrid as the rx8. Go back to the last rx7 and just update/improve on its already good looks, but obviously for a more modern look.
http://www.emmaspringer.com Emma Springer

I agree wih the writer above. This is horrid. What does the side window remind you of?
ST_andrewscross

I hope the new engine is more reliable than the 13B
Skybreak

I saw a last-gen RX7 recently and was stuck by how good it still looked.
If Mazda reused that design, maybe a whisker bigger for crash protection, and perhaps a bit lighter with clever materials they’d be on a winner.

I know it won’t happen anytime soon, but Jeez I which they’d tone down that “smiley face” they’re putting on all their news cars.
Carfanatic

eeewwwwww, an RX8 beaten with the ugly stick.
IronOreBananabender

They just need to bring the 20b with apex seals made of unobtainium!
Falcodore

I dont mind the overall look, but that BMW “ducktail” backside needs to go.
Yanzo

from the back it reminds me of a Z4
Whitbomb07

Enough with the Freakin smiley faces!

It’s as bad if not worse than the goofy grin of the 3.

If a person had a grin similar to these cars I would just want to walk up to them and punch them. *Note this is a metaphor, I’m not violent by nature, but that’s how much this annoys me.

I really don’t know why anyone would want to have a car that looks like this, except maybe a work car for a clown………..

Regards

Whitbomb07
Andrew

Maybe I’m weird, but I kind of like this – not in purple though. Should be a great driver’s car, if it’s based on the MX-5. The ‘smiley’ look suits this a lot more than some other new Mazdas, case in point being the Mazda 3.

Problem is that it doesn’t share any style elements with the RX-7, so naming it after one of Japan’s most legendary performance cars could be a mistake (judging on the response here!). Might be better accepted under another name…
Frenchie

The car with “The Joker” smile!
NIK516

owe no mazda what have you done to a hero car, we in Australia dont revive the GT-HO because you just cant these days, and you will fail in this new rx-7. so sad.
Ash

The MX-5 is based or from the RX-8 platform or the MX-5 is a shortened RX-8 platform.

Mazda like any other car maker can not go back to the low and sleek styling like the FD RX-7, they are not permitted to by legislators, 3 inches clear clearance above the engine and 4 inches above passengers headline or TOP Windscreen rail, and as of 2011 a much higher C Pillar line, which results in a higher trunk line…this is US Law….therefore the rest of the world.

So, these Rendered Pics are NOT new and are NOT of the new RX-7 or any new Rotary, IF we see it it won’t be until 2013 Model Year.
Dick Justice

http://www.cluboutrun.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Mazda_RX7.jpg

if it doesn’t look anything like this then it will FAIL.. enough said!
Paul

meh… I like it.

Jester

Nothing wrong with having no style – lucky you’r not a car designer hehehe, but try applying at HSV, they need a hand

http://OzMPSclub.com OzMPSclub

Mazda thats hot…
Me

this rendering is based on the kabura concept… in fact, it is really similar cept some rear fasica changes
FC1032

Long bonnet, short and ugly backside… Spells UGLY to me. And i like mazda =(

=D Mazda should be basing the next rx-7 off Furai (and use the 16x)
dave

I really like this bodystyle. Very cool. Classic yet contemporary and very mazda. I currently own 2 mazdas and if they build this car I’ll have to buy another one.
Jay

for the love of the gods, will they just give in and go retro, like everyone else? A throwback to the 2nd gen RX-7 is much better than this crap…. and, while we’re at it, the next Z should be retro, too. Mazda? Nissan? You guys listening? Millions of “oldschool” fanantics can’t be wrong…
Tim

Love it!

Would like it to have the 3 Stage Rotary vice 2 Stage 13B, but I was one of the first to start driving an RX8 back in August of 2003! I have had zero issues with the engine.

The car is still a lot of fun, grabs attention and looks and compliments.

Hopefully the economy finally comes back to make this car into a reality. I also hope it looks quite similar to the pictures I have seen!
Pitcher

I really love the desig! Make a few corrections and it’s ready for production. Of course it’s nothing like the old rx7, but it merges nicely with the current line up. Ideal measures would be no less than 190cm in width & no more than 125cm in hight.
A rotary / hybrid version (gasoline-el) would be nice to get that extra kick out of it, plus lowers consuption.
Frank Rizzo

Actually,this is real. I sell Mazda’s(new) out of a dealer in Middletown NY. We just had a memo come to our work email with much bettr pics, but of the same car. It debuted at the Detroit Auto show to a silly, crazy overwhelming response!
http://leon33@videotron.ca Leon Tucks

Just came back from a 45 minute high speed cruise on the hiway and just got another driving rush while driving my 2007 RX8,BUT HAD TO FILL UP gas again because you know why!
So please put in the right engine mods to have a less thirsty engine AND PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT put that ridiculous smile on the front grill of this 2012 model car because it makes the car look like a bumper car at Disney instead of a sportscar!!!!!!!!! And i would hesitate to buy this goofy model. I also own a 2010 mazda 5 and saw the new 2011 model
which received a front smile!Get off putting these stupid grins on just about all mazda cars!Big mistake on the designer’s taste…..
Harry B

i say, made a new road going version of the 787B, who wouldn’t want a cheaper faster version of the current supercars

this worked for nissan with the gtr