RX-8 tagged posts

Remember we reported the Mazda RX-8 successor – the RX-9, is coming three year later?

Most of the information in that article still holds, with one exception and it is a good news. Previously we said it will come with a 300hp, naturally aspirated rotary engine; but today we get an update that, Mazda is planning to use a turbocharged rotary engine, which is planned to output around 449hp (335kW).

Rotary engine is more suitable to be paired to turbocharging, reasons are:

1. Using turbocharging, the engine can use less quantity of rotor to achieve the same output;
2. Turbocharging can significantly boost low RPM torque, which is a weak point for the RX-8 previously;
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We heard a news today that Mazda is busy working on the new generation of the RX-8 successor, which is famous for its industry-unique rotary engine. One possible name for the new car will be “RX-9”.

Some preliminary details:

– Naturally aspirated rotary engine with SkyActiv technology, output around 300 hp;
– Will be available in coupe style;
– Rear wheel drive layout (of course it must be)
– Two transmission options: 5MT or 6AT;
– Will be announced in 2017.

Below is a rendering of this hypothetical RX-9.