2009 Mazda RX-8 Will It Look Like This?

The original RX-8 was launched in 2001 and was intended as a successor for the RX-7. The later was previously produced in not less than three distinct generations and was a high performance 2+2 seats coupe. The most exclusive component used for the RX-7 was it’s unique (Mazda is the only current Wankel engine producer) rotary engine, that made the car light and fast. After sales for the RX-7 dropped in the late ‘90s, Mazda decided to revive their performance coupe and dropped the RX-7 denomination in favor of the “RX-8” tag. This change was intended to point that the new model was a revolution and a total departure from the previous RXs. It featured four doors, the two smaller rears ones were “suicide doors”.

This two plus two suicide doors layout has proved to be highly successful. It eases rear access, but doesn’t compromise much the “coupe styling”. This successful recipe will be preserved for the second RX-8 that will be an evolution of the current model.



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EvoAudi - 11/8/2006 11:03:39 AM

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thats already a concept

Agent63 - 11/8/2006 11:59:53 AM

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And that's already looking like yet another hideous design from Mazda. Is Ford's financial problems trickling through to it's brands as well? Low budget designers who have no vision.

EL34 - 11/8/2006 8:26:07 PM

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lol

BMW_DRVR - 11/8/2006 1:11:10 PM

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These people should make some mare realistic concepts. Nobody will buy this. Not even in 2009.

mstangpny07 - 11/8/2006 4:55:46 PM

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Looks like the Kabura (?) concept

UPshift - 11/8/2006 5:14:16 PM

+1 Boost

Exactly.

2JZSoarer - 11/8/2006 9:05:50 PM

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The headlights are in a L shape like the Infiniti M35/45 and Mercedes CLS!!!

audiot - 11/8/2006 9:35:27 PM

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I have a different view. I think Mazda should be this extreme in its designs. Why would you pass up a used BMW for a new Mazda, unless it does something radically cool to make you think about it? This does it in a way.

UPshift - 11/8/2006 10:28:06 PM

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I like it, but it is just the Kabura concept in a different color. Not indicative of what may actually be produced.