2012 Mazda RX-7 first pics
September 14, 2009 by Matt Brogan
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.
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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.
I’m with Mitch. This is just a ‘frankenstien’ rendering – bits of other cars mashed together.
Agreed – this is nonsense. There may be a new 7 but this ain’t it.
hehehe.. the most munted mazda ‘grin’ yet!
Awesome looking car! I like the way the grill looks like it’s laughing at you.
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.
I agree wih the writer above. This is horrid. What does the side window remind you of?
I hope the new engine is more reliable than the 13B
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.
eeewwwwww, an RX8 beaten with the ugly stick.
They just need to bring the 20b with apex seals made of unobtainium!
I dont mind the overall look, but that BMW “ducktail” backside needs to go.
from the back it reminds me of a Z4
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………..
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Whitbomb07
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…
The car with “The Joker” smile!
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.
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.
http://www.cluboutrun.net/wp-c.....da_RX7.jpg
if it doesn’t look anything like this then it will FAIL.. enough said!
meh… I like it.
Nothing wrong with having no style – lucky you’r not a car designer hehehe, but try applying at HSV, they need a hand ;)
Mazda thats hot…
this rendering is based on the kabura concept… in fact, it is really similar cept some rear fasica changes
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)