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Next-Gen RX-8 Will Be Evolutionary
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It's been six years since the Mazda RX-8 came on the scene and brought with it a sublime combo of handling, equipment, features, and pricing. Whether you're a rotary engine fan or not, you have to recognize the job Mazda did tuning the car's chassis. But now first details on the car’s successor are starting to emerge and thankfully they are reporting that Mazda won’t be mucking around with the winning formula.
The latest information comes from Mazda design boss Ikuo Maeda, who revealed that the next generation RX-8 coupe will be more of an evolution of the current model than a major redesign.
Speaking at this week’s 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, Maeda revealed that the new car will arrive around 2011 and feature the company’s latest design language and technology.
Certain to remain will be current car’s rear-wheel drive layout and four-door coupe body, as well as its rotary engine. No word on whether or not the suicide-style rear doors will remain, however.
As for the powertrain, Mazda insiders have suggested that the rotary engine will increase in displacement to allow more torque. However, emissions and fuel consumption will be curbed with the addition of Mazda’s fuel-saving SKY engine and transmission technologies.
What effect a new RX-8 will have on the development of a successor of the RX-7 is still unknown. Maeda has previously stated that he wants to see a new RX-7 built but all will depend on market conditions and chances are Mazda won’t be launching two premium sports cars anytime soon.
The latest information comes from Mazda design boss Ikuo Maeda, who revealed that the next generation RX-8 coupe will be more of an evolution of the current model than a major redesign.
Speaking at this week’s 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, Maeda revealed that the new car will arrive around 2011 and feature the company’s latest design language and technology.
Certain to remain will be current car’s rear-wheel drive layout and four-door coupe body, as well as its rotary engine. No word on whether or not the suicide-style rear doors will remain, however.
As for the powertrain, Mazda insiders have suggested that the rotary engine will increase in displacement to allow more torque. However, emissions and fuel consumption will be curbed with the addition of Mazda’s fuel-saving SKY engine and transmission technologies.
What effect a new RX-8 will have on the development of a successor of the RX-7 is still unknown. Maeda has previously stated that he wants to see a new RX-7 built but all will depend on market conditions and chances are Mazda won’t be launching two premium sports cars anytime soon.
Source: MotorAuthority
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