Spy photographers have spotted the 2010 Mazda RX-8 while out testing. Set to bow in the first quarter of 2009 as a 2010 model, the next-generation RX-8 should be sporting some significant upgrades. Changes will include new sheet metal and new powertrains — possibly including the 16X Renesis engine seen in the Taiki Concept.
Although details remain scarce on the next RX-8, it should retain its 2+2 seating and rear doors.
A convertible body style is also believed to be in the works for 2011 or 2012.
December 10, 2007
12/10, 3:45 PM
posted by:
LP640
not sure about a convertible RX8 but i love the idea of a new one
12/10, 3:49 PM
posted by:
lyndon_h
I hope they dont overrate the HP again.
12/10, 3:55 PM
posted by:
meanpants555
Craaaazzzzzy! A three door converitble, wowee zowee.
12/10, 3:55 PM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
I like it, but I miss the RX-7
12/10, 3:56 PM
posted by:
meanpants555
Just joshing.
So they’ll be removing the rear seats and making the wheelbase smaller?
12/10, 3:57 PM
posted by:
autonut
Mazda is pretty stubborn about Wankel engine. I don’t see great attraction here and it is reminiscent of Honda and Toyota high revving I4s. Very little torque and there is no emotions below 4-5K rpm. Unlike I4 it is a thirsty beast. But the car does look good, not for the asking price. I fondly remember my friends RX7; was much more agile then my BMW. However after we sold/traded both cars I felt much wiser.
12/10, 3:59 PM
posted by:
pherarey
the rx-8 should be in s2000 territory with that new motor. If you blow out a renesis to 9 psi with a bolt-on, the rx-8 redlines at around 9000 and hits about 415 hp. There has to be a new following like the 3-rd gen, mazda has to tip their hat to the rotary lovers, i’m one of them
12/10, 4:21 PM
posted by:
C6Racer
I HATE those front fenders. If it weren’t for that I might have considered buying one.
12/10, 4:40 PM
posted by:
///m
a lot of women like the rx8 so thats probably why theyre making a convertible, im really excited for their new rotary, i want a 20B!!!! not many piston engines can keep up with a 20B
12/10, 5:08 PM
posted by:
golf4me
It looks exactly the same…which is to say…kinda ugly. WTF?
12/10, 7:12 PM
posted by:
TOZO
That camoflaged car is the same old RX-8 with blue headlights! Sales are down - way down. It’s a great design, but Mazda better do something - better. New look, better reliability, convertible version, lotsa turbo, materials that make the interior look less like a toy… something big.
12/10, 8:27 PM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
I’m with jjt: the first gen RX-7 will always be, along with the 240Z, the finest original sports car visions to come from Japan.
12/10, 8:43 PM
posted by:
SS4LIFE
Yeah it looks just like the current RX-8 to me. With some subtle differences. I do like the current look of the RX-8 though. I’m not a fan of rotary engines, gas costs me enough, I don’t want to have to be buying a quart of oil each month to satisfy it’s thirst. However if they give it more hp than they did with the current RX-8… Overall it’s a great car. But when it has some more hp maybe then I’ll look more into one.
12/10, 8:56 PM
posted by:
kool_aje
Just improve mpg!
12/11, 1:06 AM
posted by:
N_yo_face
design always seemed busy to me. this new one doesn’t look that different. but the lady at my office likes hers
12/11, 8:07 AM
posted by:
livelyjay
The fact remains that the RX-8 destroyed every other car in SCCA in it’s class. It’s a great car, but lacks the punch of the 350z. With the new 16 engine in there this car will be amazing.
12/11, 10:55 AM
posted by:
SwerveEarly
Love these cars always have, just wont buy something I dont know how to fix. And I know I will need to fix.
12/11, 12:10 PM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
johnny: the last Z before the current one is the best japanese car ever.
12/11, 11:07 PM
posted by:
CJC
jjt, what does that make the new GTR???
10/27, 1:52 PM
posted by:
dino
of course the RX8 doesn’t have the punch of a 350z, since that one produces up to 60-70hp more than the rx. give it a triple rotary for the sound and power and it will be quite sweet. since that is rather unlikely i’ll just wait for the new engine they design - as long as it is rotary i’m all game. rotary > piston anyday, you can ask any mechanic they’ll agree.