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  Oct. 11, 2011 11:48 a.m. SyntheticBlinkerFluid Dork

  Just read this this morning. Mazda is going to continue to develop the Rotary Engine.

  Mazda PR Tweets that The Company is Working on New Rotary Engine-Powered Model(s)

  

  I love the way the Shinari looks.

  
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  Oct. 11, 2011 11:55 a.m. ReverendDexter SuperDork

  That'd be gorgeous as a two-door.

  It's nice to see a slightly evil looking face on a car, too. Triple-especially on a Mazda.

  --There is no turd more polished than the Ford Mustang--

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  Oct. 11, 2011 11:58 a.m. bravenrace SuperDork

  In reply to ReverendDexter:

  I see what you mean, but isn't it still smiling? Nice car.

  BTW, in regards to your sig - Does that mean my '65 Mustang is an unpolished turd?

  I Wonder How Many Romans Didn't See The Fall Coming...

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  Oct. 11, 2011 12:00 p.m. MadScientistMatt Dork

  bravenrace wrote: In reply to ReverendDexter: I see what you mean, but isn't it still smiling? Nice car.

  That car is still smiling, but I'm somewhat afraid to ask it why.

  "Mad Scientist" Matt Cramer

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  Oct. 11, 2011 12:04 p.m. belteshazzar SuperDork

  this looks SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much better the RX-8.

  spending money I don't have to buy parts I don't need to impress people I don't know

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  Oct. 11, 2011 12:13 p.m. 4cylndrfury SuperDork

  bravenrace wrote: I see what you mean, but isn't it still smiling? Nice car.

  

  Technically, hes smiling too. Smiling doesnt prevent you from looking evil-doctor maniacal...

  Real cars only have one header!

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  Oct. 11, 2011 4:38 p.m. JohnyHachi6 Reader

  Time for the first triple-triangle engine for the US? I don't see a two rotor making that thing fast enough to be competitive in the luxury sedan market...

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  Oct. 11, 2011 4:51 p.m. ReverendDexter SuperDork

  JohnyHachi6 wrote: Time for the first triple-triangle engine for the US? I don't see a two rotor making that thing fast enough to be competitive in the luxury sedan market...

  Oh, have faith. The 16X is the second coming of Jesus; it's a rotary with low-end torque and good fuel economy.

  Or so they claim...

  --There is no turd more polished than the Ford Mustang--

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  Oct. 11, 2011 4:53 p.m. SyntheticBlinkerFluid Dork

  I love the Grille. Its very reminiscent of the Rx-3.

  

  '95 Jeep Cherokee / '80 Mazda Rx-7 / '68 Corvair Monza Coupe

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  Oct. 11, 2011 4:56 p.m. Knurled Dork

  ReverendDexter wrote: Oh, have faith. The 16X is the second coming of Jesus; it's a rotary with low-end torque and good fuel economy. Or so they claim...

  All rotaries have decent low end torque for their displacement, it just seems crappy because the torque curve keeps on ascending.

  If you want good fuel economy, get a tow vehicle...

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  Oct. 11, 2011 5:31 p.m. kreb Dork

  Hey! I know what. Let's make this into another thread on the merits of rotaries!

  Please don't.

  As I see it, any car that's fun to drive get's a thumbs up from me. Just sometimes more UP than others.

  This is very good news.

  It is better to wear out than to rust out.

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  Oct. 11, 2011 5:53 p.m. dean1484 SuperDork

  Ya but what about price! Now if they were thinking of putting a three rotor in a miata and kept the price under 35 K I would be excited. The chances of me getting one of these is about as good as me getting a 2012 ZO6

  Respectfully, Dean

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  Oct. 11, 2011 6:43 p.m. aussiesmg SuperDork

  "gugugugugug....towel boy"

  Cornering is like bringing a woman to climax. Jackie Stewart

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  Oct. 11, 2011 10:19 p.m. wlkelley3 Dork

  Extremely nice looking 4-door. Wonder if the back doors open backwards like the RX8. Can't help but wonder...Evora compitition? Hope it's wa-a-ay less expensive.

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  Oct. 11, 2011 10:36 p.m. RexSeven SuperDork

  wlkelley3 wrote: Extremely nice looking 4-door. Wonder if the back doors open backwards like the RX8. Can't help but wonder...Evora compitition? Hope it's wa-a-ay less expensive.

  I think the rear doors are conventional and not suicide doors. The Shinari is sexy, but it looks almost too upscale for a Mazda product, as if they were gunning for Lexus or Infiniti. Not that I'm complaining, as long as they don't dilute the rest of the lineup if the Shinari ever enters production.

  My forged wheels reduce unsprung weight/I don't know what's heavier, your rims or your date

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  Oct. 12, 2011 5:05 a.m. The0retical New Reader

  Sort of looks like a Karma Fisker, though I like that front end a lot.

  Where's my Furai at? If a car is needed to revive the rotary that would be the way to do it.

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