Mazdapedia.org » MAZDA RX-8 http://www.mazdapedia.org Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 24 May 2010 18:02:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Europe Kills The Mazda RX-8 http://www.mazdapedia.org/2010/04/20/europe-kills-the-mazda-rx-8/ http://www.mazdapedia.org/2010/04/20/europe-kills-the-mazda-rx-8/#comments Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:09:11 +0000 MazdaPedia http://www.mazdapedia.org/?p=553

America is known for some of the more stringent emissions requirements for engines throughout the world. The one place with even harder emissions ratings – Europe – which is where they’ve killed Mazda’s RX-8 The new rotory engine which powers RX-8 does not meet those tough European regulations.

According to Top Speed, “The car’s Wankel engine did not meet the necessary requirements of the EuroV emission regulations that came into force last September, so the Japanese company decided that instead of developing the current engine in the RX-8 at a substantial cost, the current generation will be axed.”

The current RX-8 is powered by a compact 13B twin rotor Renesis engine making 232 HP at a screaming 8,200 RPM and 155 lb-ft of torque. This allows the RX-8 to accelerate from 0 to 60 MPH in just 6.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 145 MPH.

]]> http://www.mazdapedia.org/2010/04/20/europe-kills-the-mazda-rx-8/feed/ 0 Mazda RX-8 To Be Replaced by Furai RX-7 http://www.mazdapedia.org/2009/12/28/mazda-rx-8-to-be-replaced-by-furai-rx-7/ http://www.mazdapedia.org/2009/12/28/mazda-rx-8-to-be-replaced-by-furai-rx-7/#comments Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:06:19 +0000 MazdaPedia http://www.mazdapedia.org/?p=473 Fans of Mazda’s RX-8 will be sad to discover the Japanese auto makers’ plans as of late. Yes, it is true: RX-8 is going to be replaced by RX-7. Sad? Well don’t be – because rumors tell us the fast and furious Furai concept will be the model for RX-7. It’s an attempt my Mazda to combat Toyota FT-86 and the Hyundai Genesis Coupe. Future RX-7 models will also use a next-gen Renesis 16X rotary engine from their Taiki concept at 2007’s Tokyo Motor Show. The twin-rotor 1600cc Wankel, larger than the current RX-8’s engine, is rumored to be capable of producing nearly 350 HP and 215 lb-ft of torque.

Mazda Furai

Now don’t expect to see the same Furai concept model used in the production of Mazda’s RX-7. According to sources at Edmunds Inside Line, a “more conventional” design will be implemented for RX-7. RX-8’s replacement was originally slated to appear in 2012, but Edmunds claims you’ll see it as early as 2011.

]]> http://www.mazdapedia.org/2009/12/28/mazda-rx-8-to-be-replaced-by-furai-rx-7/feed/ 0 Concepts: Mazda1 and RX-7 http://www.mazdapedia.org/2008/06/10/concepts-mazda1-and-rx-7/ http://www.mazdapedia.org/2008/06/10/concepts-mazda1-and-rx-7/#comments Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:56:42 +0000 MazdaPedia http://www.mazdapedia.org/2008/06/10/concepts-mazda1-and-rx-7/ Mazda is gearing up for the Paris Motor Show (Mondial de l’Automobile) with the promise of a Mazda1 concept model. This “city car concept” takes its cue from the Mazda2, a smaller “city” vehicle with high gas mileage and a growing number of satisfied drivers worldwide.

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Mazda1 – an official (or not?) sketch released this week

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Mazda2 – The popular mini-Mazda inspired the future Mazda1

Mazda1, beginning its production run in 2010, will be the first car utilizing Mazda’s Nagare designs – which will be how future vehicles from the Japanese auto maker will look, including the 2010 Mazda3. Expect the Mazda1 to have great gas mileage as well. Mazda1 will most likely take over the European market, mostly due to its size (can’t wait to see the specs) but cross your fingers these tiny Mazdas will come to North America.

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A Mazda RX-7 concept? Only time will tell

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Mazda’s 2006 Kabura concept is slated to be the most likely design for a 2010 RX-7, according to Consumer Guide’s Automotive section on HowStuffWorks.com. More rumors surrounding the 7 is that it will be a replacement for the RX-8, and will have a hybrid engine ready to pump high-speed, low emission rpms to the Japan streets (and eventually, the world).

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Kabura concept – might be the future RX-7

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]]> http://www.mazdapedia.org/2008/04/16/animated-mazda-rx-8/feed/ 0 A Peek at the 2009 Mazda RX-8 http://www.mazdapedia.org/2008/01/21/a-peek-at-the-2009-mazda-rx-8/ http://www.mazdapedia.org/2008/01/21/a-peek-at-the-2009-mazda-rx-8/#comments Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:26:27 +0000 MazdaPedia http://www.mazdapedia.org/2008/01/21/a-peek-at-the-2009-mazda-rx-8/ The Rx-8 by Mazda will be getting a little design overhaul for ‘09. The Japan automobile company will be re-tooling the interior layout of the couple, along with an exterior upgrade. Both will be a bit roomier and sleeker. The RX became part of the Mazda family in 2003, stunning car lovers with a 4-door design and extended passenger seating, proving that a sports car can also be comfortable (and fun) for the entire family.
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