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edeeZee · 07-08-2009, 05:14 AM

The next gen RX-whatever is supposed to be a 16X or a "big block" 2-rotor Wankel. We'll see what happens when it arrives. I don't hold my breath for anything, I just take life 1 step at a time. This 16X is supposed to make close to 300hp all motor, no turbo...I think. But, if Mazda makes this thing under 3,000 lbs., then it's gonna be pretty quick.

When I was in high school, the FD3S came out my senior year. And I thought it was a joke w/ only 255hp, considering the other Japanese supercars had close to 300 or more. But, I never considered power-to-weight ratios; and when my spoiled friend, who got a brand spanking new Z32 TT, then a new FD3S, I was shocked to see that the FD3S was so quick--STOCK. He let me drive his RX7 TT a lot, very kind of him. It was the R1 model. That thing used to boogie even in 4th gear from 30mph traffic; it was the twin sequential turbos.

Ahhh....memories.

07-08-2009, 05:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
edeeZee Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: s. cali, los angeles Posts: 627 Drives: 09 370z plat 6 speed Rep Power: 266	The next gen RX-whatever is supposed to be a 16X or a "big block" 2-rotor Wankel. We'll see what happens when it arrives. I don't hold my breath for anything, I just take life 1 step at a time. This 16X is supposed to make close to 300hp all motor, no turbo...I think. But, if Mazda makes this thing under 3,000 lbs., then it's gonna be pretty quick. When I was in high school, the FD3S came out my senior year. And I thought it was a joke w/ only 255hp, considering the other Japanese supercars had close to 300 or more. But, I never considered power-to-weight ratios; and when my spoiled friend, who got a brand spanking new Z32 TT, then a new FD3S, I was shocked to see that the FD3S was so quick--STOCK. He let me drive his RX7 TT a lot, very kind of him. It was the R1 model. That thing used to boogie even in 4th gear from 30mph traffic; it was the twin sequential turbos. Ahhh....memories.