Mazda sports car development chief Nobuhiro Yamamoto has confirmed that a new Mazda RX-7 successor is on the way. The new model will feature a rotary engine and is expected to be based on the same platform that will underpin the next Mazda MX-5. When it comes to power, Yamamoto […]
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Mazda signs off Renesis rotary engine production
After nine years of service, the Mazda RX-8 Renesis rotary engine production has ended. Mazda built the last unit on June 22 last week, as ever-tightening emissions laws make it very hard to continue on. The 1.3-litre twin-rotor engine has powered the Mazda RX-8 sports coupe since 2003, offering smooth […]
For Sale: 1993 Mazda RX-7 with V8 Chevrolet LS1 conversion
Now here’s an interesting one. It’s a 1993 Mazda RX-7 that has received a V8 Chevrolet LS1 engine conversion. It’s currently up for sale in the US showcasing a neat presentation and mild styling tweaks. It’s sure to get the diehard fans up in arms, as you’re either a rotary […]
Mazda RX-8 Spirit R production extended by 1000 units
Mazda released a special send-off last hurrah RX-8 called the Mazda RX-8 Spirit R for the Japanese Domestic Market late last year. Just 1000 examples were going to be the final Rx-8s ever produced. Mazda has decided to extend production due to popular demand. Being Mazda’s only rotary model, the […]
Mazda Motorsport plans three-car attack for 2012 Targa Tasmania
Mazda Motorsport has announced it will be competing in the 2012 Targa Tasmania with three vehicles, including two Mazda RX-8 SP models, and a Mazda3 MPS. The Targa Tasmania will be the final round of the Australian Targa Championship, consisting of 586km of carefully negotiated yet flat out driving. The […]
Mazda confirms rotary future on Twitter page
Mazda Japan has reassured rotary enthusiasts on its Twitter page that a successor to the just discontinued Mazda RX-8 is being developed. The company hasn’t released specific details on particular model, leaving it open to plenty of speculation. As previously reported, Mazda has given us various small but sure details […]
Mazda RX-8 Spirit R special edition last send off
As a last special goodbye edition for the Mazda RX-8, Mazda Japan has announced a final Mazda RX-8 Spirit R special edition for the local JDM market. The special model comes with subtle interior and exterior revisions over the normal Type RS and Type E variants. From the outside, the […]
Mazda RX-8 production ends
After eight years as the only rotary powered car on the new car market, production of the Mazda RX-8 has just been ended. Low sales and strict emissions have made it tough for the RX-8 to survive in Mazda’s current line up. As stated by Automotive News, the RX-8 ceased […]