[MCN1SMO]

interesting. I had some buddies that i met at autocross who did pretty decent with the mazdaspeed cars. im assuming this will be a big step up from even that though

 

[BobDigi5060]

It be cool if they put the inline 6 in the Miata . Likely to never happen.

 

[zenki]

It be cool if they put the inline 6 in the Miata . Likely to never happen.

I can't help but think how much it'll throw off the weight distribution.
A more potent package that builds on the existing one would be better (IMO).

 

[therumblewagon]

I can't help but think how much it'll throw off the weight distribution.
A more potent package that builds on the existing one would be better (IMO).

bring back the Mazdaspeed Miata!

 

[therumblewagon]

but oh boy, if they're reviving the RX...(for real, not rumors)

 

[Zs on Zs]

Now this could sway me from the Z.. probably still a couple years away from anything concrete though

 

[because_murica]

Now this could sway me from the Z.. probably still a couple years away from anything concrete though

I was just thinking something similar. An RX-9 would make for a difficult choice between that and a Z. If a real RX-9 does materialize, and if looks anywhere near as good as the RX-Vision concept, then the Z is going to have some very serious competition - especially if the RX is outfitted with a turbo inline 6.

 

[zenki]

but oh boy, if they're reviving the RX...(for real, not rumors)

If they do, the tech will have be used in other vehicles as well.

Here's an interesting read about it. They mentioned the possibility of a MX-5 Spirit R

Mazda's New Trademark Filing In Japan Is An R Logo With Spirit Vibes

A trademark filing in Japan from Mazda shows a very stylized R logo that is angular in a way that evokes the shape of its classic rotary engine.

www.motor1.com

 

[IROCNROLL]

 

[BobDigi5060]

I was just thinking something similar. An RX-9 would make for a difficult choice between that and a Z. If a real RX-9 does materialize, and if looks anywhere near as good as the RX-Vision concept, then the Z is going to have some very serious competition - especially if the RX is outfitted with a turbo inline 6.

Are you serious? Must have a rotary lol.

 

[because_murica]

Are you serious? Must have a rotary lol.

If the RX-9 happens, it will almost certainly have Mazda's new inline 6, no rotary. I'm ok with that to be honest - rotaries are a pain to maintain. The only rotary Mazda is presently working on is purely as a range extender for a hybrid car.

 

[Zs on Zs]

If they call it an RX-9.. surely it will have a rotary. If they put the inline 6 just name it something new please.

 

[because_murica]

@BobDigi5060 curious as to what the laughing emoji is for.

 

[because_murica]

If they call it an RX-9.. surely it will have a rotary. If they put the inline 6 just name it something new please.

They can do whatever the hell they want. If it's their choice to bank on the RX heritage to bring a new sports car to market, even without a rotary, I'm all for it. Dodge, after all, brought back the Charger as a family sedan, Ford has the Mach-E, and the Camaro might be becoming a sedan as well according to some outlets.

A modern day rotary would only work as a range extender as a car would never meet new emissions standards if the rotary was its sole power plant. Therefore, as Mazda has a new SkyActive G I-6 in the pipeline, it logically follows that if a new performance model is coming out in the near future from them, it would receive said I-6 with the addition of a turbo. Whether it will be called RX or not is anyone's guess, but people are more likely to flock to something they're familiar with (even if its sans-rotary in this case), than something all new.

 

[neeyee8]

Amazing lets go Mazda!

 

[THaskins]

Mazda filed this trademark in Japan for a stylized R emblem that hint at upcoming performance models.
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www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp

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I know this filing is recent but I wonder how long Mazda has had this idea in the works for. Hopefully this isn't a reactionary move and we can get more quality sports cars from Mazda again.

 

[St00k]

I know this filing is recent but I wonder how long Mazda has had this idea in the works for. Hopefully this isn't a reactionary move and we can get more quality sports cars from Mazda again.

I don't think this stuffer is ever reactionary. They plan out future models years in advance.

 

[St00k]

I know this filing is recent but I wonder how long Mazda has had this idea in the works for. Hopefully this isn't a reactionary move and we can get more quality sports cars from Mazda again.

I don't think this stuffer is ever reactionary. They plan out future models years in advance.

 

[BobDigi5060]

They can do whatever the hell they want. If it's their choice to bank on the RX heritage to bring a new sports car to market, even without a rotary, I'm all for it. Dodge, after all, brought back the Charger as a family sedan, Ford has the Mach-E, and the Camaro might be becoming a sedan as well according to some outlets.

A modern day rotary would only work as a range extender as a car would never meet new emissions standards if the rotary was its sole power plant. Therefore, as Mazda has a new SkyActive G I-6 in the pipeline, it logically follows that if a new performance model is coming out in the near future from them, it would receive said I-6 with the addition of a turbo. Whether it will be called RX or not is anyone's guess, but people are more likely to flock to something they're familiar with (even if its sans-rotary in this case), than something all new.

Yeah, I can't get behind that. Only a knucklehead would create or back the idea of a new sports car called the rx without a rotary in it.