2012 Mazda RX-9 is really the second coming of the legendary RX-7

We were introduced to the Mazda RX-7 nearly three decades ago.

More recently, we've seen the proliferation of the Mazda RX-8. It seems that the Japanese automaker is ready to create yet another generation of reasonably compact sports coupes, because here is a sneak peek into the rumored 2012 Mazda RX-9. I hope it stops here, because RX-10 just sounds goofy.

Some people are saying that the Mazda RX-9 is really the second coming of the legendary RX-7. This is because the RX-9 appears to be a regular two-door coupe, rather than having the four-door configuration found on the RX-8. We hear that it'll have something like a 1.8L powerplant, a LSD, and a dual-clutch six-speed transmission.

There's no saying whether these renderings are leaked documents from Mazda or just the wet dream of a Mazda enthusiast. The source could not be confirmed, but I'm liking the prospects myself. Just make sure it's still a rotary.



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DaHarder - 1/23/2008 12:14:37 PM

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Let's all Hope So!

The RX-7 was simply brilliant in all of its great handling, light weight, sexy looking glory...

r15mohd - 1/23/2008 12:55:27 PM

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it did have a couple minor set-backs with cooling issues. but overall it was a GREAT car. i was lucky enough to own a 2nd gen anniversary turbo and 3rd gen TT rx7 and loved them both.

Rotaries FTW!!!

montyz81 - 1/23/2008 3:19:00 PM

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Its only issue with the last gen rx-7 was its constant need for service.

Brembo - 1/23/2008 12:30:07 PM

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sweet.

jeffy210 - 1/23/2008 1:03:10 PM

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Wow, futuristic looking yet still grounded enough in the present. Rear looks Aston Martin'ish (which is a plus to me), and good overall proportions. I like.

DROOPYSAKK - 1/23/2008 1:19:36 PM

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i really like this car, alot!

Obliv - 1/23/2008 2:25:07 PM

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I think it looks great.

Htay7500 - 1/23/2008 4:17:09 PM

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thats great! however '12 is a long way and things might change over time.

M35MT - 1/23/2008 4:56:24 PM

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Wow - this really looks awesome - concept form yet I can totally see it rolling down the street as is.

maltbarley - 1/23/2008 5:25:13 PM

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There are too many clues that run against the direction that Mazda is going with design. With a hood that high, I'd be worried about it being something other than rotary, too.

S4cabriofoxone - 1/23/2008 5:42:15 PM

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Wow! It looks sensational! Let's hope it's not a photoshop...

KZ258 - 1/24/2008 10:36:05 PM

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whats up with the title? too many "R"s/"X"s/"7"/"8" etc

natural - 2/13/2011 10:39:34 PM

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i really dont like the body shape ! it kinda looks like chrysler crossfire! wack