Mazda RX and rotary engine in jeopardy - report

[Blackseal]

If you're a Mazda fan, you might want to look away as a new report is indicating the company's rotary engine and RX sports car could be history.

 

Citing an anonymous source, Car and Driver is reporting that last week's rumor of a hybridized RX-9 is untrue. Additionally, the magazine says a successor to the RX-8 is increasingly unlikely as sales have been dismal enough that Mazda has decided to forgo a special edition to highlight its end of production.

 

Despite all the dire predictions, there is reportedly a movement to keep the sports car alive. While it seems like a long shot, the model - if approved - is rumored to adopt the RX-7 moniker and ride on an extended version of the next-generation Miata platform.

 

Source: Car & Driver

 

 

 

[Mona-vie]

Its not surprising. This is because rotary engines are not exactly popular these days as its not fuel efficient and its does not have good low RPM torque/power. Its also more expensive to maintain as well.

 

 

 

[Majordan]

does not have good low RPM torque/power = bad pick up from standstill?

[Mecontle]

typical mazda, look good outside but bad inside hohoho

 

btw every best motoring show with mazda car are always the last slowest few on track, nevermind mod or stock

 

mazda = failed

Edited June 2, 2011 by Mecontle

[Majordan]

i don't think you read a lot about Mazda's achievement to make this kind of ill-informed statement