Mazda was on to something when they combined a compact rear wheel drive platform with a lightweight racing inspired power plant to create the first Rotary Experimental model for the Japanese automaker. Through three generations of RX-7, the sports car has proven itself to be a show winner as well as track day competitor. It was the second generation FC3S RX-7 that introduced rotary enthusiasts to boost and took the agile Mazda to the next level with the RX-7 Turbo II. However it wasn’t until 1992 when the automaker from Hiroshima launched the last RX-7 that we have all come to know and admire. With its round sculpted arches and twin turbocharged 13B power plant making 265 HP, the FD (as it is known) was capable of running with super cars well beyond its output and price.
Mazda stopped importing RX-7s into the U.S. in 1995, ever since then, sports car enthusiasts have been awaiting the return of the Mazda RX-7, especially since the turbocharged rotary powered rocket ship disappeared from the world market in 2002. Well there is good news because it looks like the rumors are coming true, and a 21st century RX-7 will be on display at the Tokyo Motor Show.
This rendering shows a vehicle that has been heavily influenced by the company’s Nagare design language, except that an RX-7, by its nature, must go one step beyond any of the Mazda’s recent concepts. The production version of the RX-8’s successor will not make an appearance until the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show and will feature Mazda’s new rotary engine.
It’s been a while since we’ve heard rumors about a new Mazda RX-7. Just like the BMW M7 rendering, we don’t expect one either. But if the folks at Motor Magazine in Japan are going to take the time to put together a rendering, we’re more than happy to get caught in the daydream.
Unless you’re a big Mazda fan, you’ve probably not heard of Re-Amemiya. The Japanese tuner with at peculiar name is a particular fan of Mazda’s rotary engines.
When it came time to present a car for the Toyko Auto Salon, Re-Amemiya created the Genki 7, based on the Mazda RX-7. We have no explanation why Re-Amemiya chose to base its streamline car on a seven-year-old design as opposed to a modern RX-8, but it still looks cool enough for us not to wonder too much.
Rumors about a successor for the RX-7 you have heard for a long time now, and also renderings and all that. Well, today we bring you a new one, this time from a Japanese magazine.
According to that, Mazda will unveil the fourth generation RX-7 Coupe in 2010. But in the same time Mazda has never said anything about a new RX-7.
Nissan GT-R MCR vs. Mazda RX7 RE-Amemiya. Who will be the winner? Will be the 500 hp Nissan featuring an ARC exhaust system and 1740 kg or the 420 hp Mazda RX7 with its 1230 kg? Watch the video!
