Mazda built the last RX-7 in 2002, but its now being reported that the RX-7 is going to return in 2017. Mazda's sports car chief Nobuhiro Yamamoto recently confirmed the plans at a launch event for the facelifted MX-5. When the next RX-7 is released in 2017, it will be lighter and less complex than the last one and will be powered by a new rotary engine.
The next RX-7 is expected to share its platform with the next MX-5, but will have a stretched wheelbase to make room for rear seats for the Japanese market. The RX-7 will use an extensive amount of aluminum to keep its weight down. Yamamoto did not confirm what will power the new RX-7, but it's expected that it will be a naturally-aspirated engine. Mazda also has no plans to release a hybrid or electric version.
IT BETTER LOOK AS GOOD AS THE FD is all I have to say... and if it is lighter and has a cool new rotary, all the better
Sabre (Julian) 92.5% Stock 04 STI
Good choice putting $4,000 rims on your 1990 Honda Civic. That's like Betty White going out and getting her tits done.
Seems like everyone wants to get involved in the fray now. I've heard RX?, Mini NSX, Silvia/510, etc.. It will be interesting if we have another mini supercar war soon.
chicken n waffles wrote:I'd be interested if they put a turbo 4 or inline 6 in it.
They never will, but I'd LOVE an I6
Sabre (Julian) 92.5% Stock 04 STI
Good choice putting $4,000 rims on your 1990 Honda Civic. That's like Betty White going out and getting her tits done.
