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Originally Posted by Gamb1t
Having had RX7s and still an original owner of a low mileage RX8, I can say there are nothing quite like driving these things on B country roads or at the track. The chassis out of the box is sublime and comfortable. It's Mazda magic. I enjoy winding up the turbine smooth Wankel piston feels barbaric in contrast at such high levels of revs. The general car enthusiast ignorance to the rotary is astounding. This engine does require care and attention. Our BMWs also require the care and attention too. And BMWs have its fair share of component failure.
That said, I do not believe rotary engine will come back as a main propulsion solution for an automobile due to emissions. Mazda is a small company and their R&D can only do so much. I applaud them for coming out with innovative engine designs like the new Skyactive-X when most mfg throw in the towel for ICE. Mazda's design philosophy is just artful, a HUGE contrast to BMW's design ethos. Seriously, glowing giant grilles? Numb EPS? Fake exhaust noise? As a driving enthusiast, BMW is doing all sorts of wrong these days.
It be great if Mazda comes up with an inline-6 RWD sedan/coupe. Don't even need turbo as long as it's light and agile. Again something Mazda is generally good at. If a car mfg can deliver on its premise for a driver's car, Mazda would be one of them.... and I can't wait. RX-9.... doubt it. Want to, but doubt it.
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100% agree, those rotary engines were unlike anything else, packing so much power in such a small size and still feeling incredibly smooth, they had their faults sadly, but I'd love to see it come back.
Mazda styling is quite beautiful. The 6 and even the 3 looks and feels like a luxury car in comparison to their overstyled Honda and Toyota competition. I really wish Mazda would get the recognition they deserved. Their older cars (in particular the ford owned ones) weren't the most reliable, but they've completely improved the brand, and I really do root for them.
Luckily the inline 6 is in Mazda's plans for the future, just gonna have to likely wait a while. I for one, would love an inline 6 Miata, it would literally be perfect!