Report: Mazda working on next-generation RX-7

Posted: Feb 12, 2009
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Those of you that are still depressed over the cancellation of the Honda S2000 and the Acura/Honda NSX, there is some good new coming out of Japan today. Mazda sources have told Inside Line that a new Mazda RX-7 is in the works along with a new Mazda RX-8 which is expected to be rebadged as the Mazda RX-9.

Rotary engines will continue being used in Mazda vehicles. Insiders say that the RX-7 will feature a front midship-mounted 16x rotary engine producing in the excess of 270-hp. Featuring a 800cc x 2 configuration, fuel-economy will be improved by 20 percent. The new engine will be mated to a twin-clutch 6-speed transmission.

Mazda engineers are working hard to reduce weight of the RX-7 to a curb-weight in the 2,640-pound range. It has been previously reported that the next-generation Mazda RX-7 will take inspiration from the Taiki concept seen at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show.

Source: Inside Line


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  • Ebirah

    I'm not so sure that is good news … I have heard many horror stories about the RX-7 … particularly the engine. One needs to look no further then it's recalls to get an idea …

  • Pat

    very true ebriah…. well let's hope they get it right this time around.. at least the new rotary engine sounds good.

  • Tterrag

    If they can keep the weight down, I am nearly 100 percent positive this will be my very next car. The Z has become porky pig, and the new Camaro is always an option. The new Z is romoured to have overheating problems at the track too, so that just be a null option.

  • Tterrag

    If they can keep the weight down, I am nearly 100 percent positive this will be my very next car. The Z has become porky pig, and the new Camaro is always an option. The new Z is romoured to have overheating problems at the track too, so that just be a null option.