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So here I am daydreaming again, this time about the upcoming (?) new rotary engine from Mazda, the 16X.

Summary:

2 x 800cc rotors

Direct injection

Increased compression

More fuel efficient

(probably less revs)

Here's my dreams/guestimations/predictions....

MX5 with 16X (NA), Torque 270Nm. Power 187kw @7300rpm

RX8 with same engine and hybrid drive. (http://www.roadandtrack.com/future-cars/2014-mazda-rx-8)

RX7 with 16X single turbo (mild boost 8psi). Torque 370Nm. Power 235kw @6800rpm. Weight 1260kg (2 seater only with rear luggage bench).

Here's hoping they build something like these.

With light weight and direct injection the rotary could be quite decent on fuel.

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I just hope they keep the rotary engine available. Its always nice know that some manufacturers are still making sports cars.

Take note toyota, honda & mitsubishi (if you sre still going to kill off the evo).

Edited by gtr fan

Mazda has doubled the number of engineers on the rotary in the last 12 months. So it appears to be something that IS happening. The completely fresh design, direct injection and longer stroke should make it use a LOT less fuel....as long as they only go into light cars.

Although the RX8 was comparatively light it was still too heavy for the 13B. The 16X should have about 30% more torque.

Please please put it in an MX5, then turbo and put into a 2-seater RX7.

Why bother putting it into a mx5? They already have nice little engines that turbo/supercharge up plenty as it is. Easier to do that than to do an engine conversion.

No I'm saying Mazda should do it. Would be very easy for them. Apparently Mazda UK has put in an expression of interest to Mazda HQ for said car.

And a turbo/supercharged 4-cyl isn't really that comparable to a NA rotary.

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