Is the RX-8 the successor to the RX-7, or is it a new product?

SpeedRicer · Jan 1, 2003

I'm not sure on how the "RX" nomenclature, but the 8 would lead me to believe that this is the successor to the RX-7.
On the other hand, I hear of rumors that Mazda is designing a "new" RX-7, and since the RX-8 is more of a "versatile" coupe with four-doors, maybe there is room for a two-door sports car as well.
So is the RX-8 the follow-up to the RX-7, or is it something different?

Rob · Jan 1, 2003

Re: Is the RX-8 the successor to the RX-7, or is it a new product? (SpeedRicerDX)

No, it is not. RX stands for Rotary eXperimental. The RX-8 is different than the RX-7, and the success of the 8 will dictate whether or not a new 7 is produced.

je. · Jan 1, 2003

Re: Is the RX-8 the successor to the RX-7, or is it a new product? (SpeedRicerDX)

There were three RX7s. Each was a successor to only the RX7. There were RX2,3,4,5 but these weren't successors to each other (except maybe 3 and 4).
Try google.com if you want to know about these things. It's an incredible thing.

SpeedRicer · Jan 1, 2003

Re: Is the RX-8 the successor to the RX-7, or is it a new product? (SpeedRicerDX)

Thanks for the info, guys. I could have sworn reading somewhere that the RX-7 was a "successor" to the RX-3, so I was thinking that the RX was to Mazda as the Z is to Nissan/Datsun.

A4Jetta · Jan 1, 2003

Re: Is the RX-8 the successor to the RX-7, or is it a new product? (SpeedRicerDX)

Each generation of Z is an evolution of the original car, RX should be the same.

je. · Jan 1, 2003

Re: Is the RX-8 the successor to the RX-7, or is it a new product? (A4Jetta)

Well, it already isn't

nate1.8t · Jan 2, 2003

Re: Is the RX-8 the successor to the RX-7, or is it a new product? (je.)

Completely seperate car....
I wouldn't be surprised if the RX-8 and a new RX-7 sell side-by-side sooner rather than later.

Chris V · Jan 2, 2003

Re: Is the RX-8 the successor to the RX-7, or is it a new product? (SpeedRicerDX)

If you'll recall, the RX2, RX3, and RX4 sold side by side in '73 (first year for RX4 and last year for RX2). The RX3 stayed on until '78 when it was replaced by the RX7, both cars being called Savanna in Japan and Australia. The RX8 is not the successor to the RX7, but a continuation of the RX 4 door sedan concept that the R100, RX2, RX3, and RX4 all had as part of their lines.

theevilshiftkey · Jan 2, 2003

Re: Is the RX-8 the successor to the RX-7, or is it a new product? (Chris V)

If the RX-8 sells well and the engine turns out as good as it looks on paper then you can expect to see a turbo version of the Renesis engine coming to America wrapped in a new RX-7 body some time in the next 10 years.
<-- Fingers crossed

MicroDub · Jan 2, 2003

Re: Is the RX-8 the successor to the RX-7, or is it a new product? (theevilshiftkey)

quote:[HR][/HR]If the RX-8 sells well and the engine turns out as good as it looks on paper then you can expect to see a turbo version of the Renesis engine coming to America wrapped in a new RX-7 body some time in the next 10 years.
<-- Fingers crossed

[HR][/HR]

I'd hit it!

Is the RX-8 the successor to the RX-7, or is it a new product?

SpeedRicer

Rob

je.

SpeedRicer

A4Jetta

je.

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Chris V

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