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02-13-2009, 11:18 AM
by James Martinez
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Mazda’s next RX-7 is expected to pick up a new 1.6L rotary engine that is claimed to be 20% more fuel-efficient than the 1.3L unit in the FD model
You have to hand it to Mazda. When many of its rivals are bumping up the displacement of their sports car engines and adding forced induction technology in an effort to draw more power, Mazda is sticking to its rotary heritage for both its current and future generation of sports cars.
The Japanese carmaker is reportedly working on a successor to its ultra-sexy FD RX-7, which bowed out of the market in the early part of the decade. An inside source has revealed to Edmunds that not only is a new RX-7 in the works but a replacement for the RX-8, to be called the RX-9, is also on the cards.
Mazda hinted at the development of a new RX-7 with the unveiling of the Taiki concept car back in 2007. The two-seater concept featured a naturally aspirated 16X twin rotor Renesis rotary engine and according to the insider this is what will power the new RX-7.
The production 16X is expected to develop up to 270hp (201kW) from its 1.6L displacement and fuel consumption is claimed to be 20% lower than the previous generation 1.3L 13B unit in the FD RX-7. Drive will be sent to the rear wheels via a newly developed six-speed dual-clutch transmission. The new gearbox will feature a special option that will allow drivers to set the rpm levels at which the clutches engage. Finally, engineers will also focus on keeping weight to a minimum, with the new RX-7 expected to the tip the scales at around the 2,640lb (1,200kg) range.
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Mazda’s next RX-7 is expected to pick up a new 1.6L rotary engine that is claimed to be 20% more fuel-efficient than the 1.3L unit in the FD model
You have to hand it to Mazda. When many of its rivals are bumping up the displacement of their sports car engines and adding forced induction technology in an effort to draw more power, Mazda is sticking to its rotary heritage for both its current and future generation of sports cars.
The Japanese carmaker is reportedly working on a successor to its ultra-sexy FD RX-7, which bowed out of the market in the early part of the decade. An inside source has revealed to Edmunds that not only is a new RX-7 in the works but a replacement for the RX-8, to be called the RX-9, is also on the cards.
Mazda hinted at the development of a new RX-7 with the unveiling of the Taiki concept car back in 2007. The two-seater concept featured a naturally aspirated 16X twin rotor Renesis rotary engine and according to the insider this is what will power the new RX-7.
The production 16X is expected to develop up to 270hp (201kW) from its 1.6L displacement and fuel consumption is claimed to be 20% lower than the previous generation 1.3L 13B unit in the FD RX-7. Drive will be sent to the rear wheels via a newly developed six-speed dual-clutch transmission. The new gearbox will feature a special option that will allow drivers to set the rpm levels at which the clutches engage. Finally, engineers will also focus on keeping weight to a minimum, with the new RX-7 expected to the tip the scales at around the 2,640lb (1,200kg) range.
All Content Copyright 2006-2008 Motor Authority
http://www.motorauthority.com/new-mazda-rx-7-in-the-works-rx-8-replacement-also-planned.html