Mazda 16X Rotary

[simpletool]

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.

[gtr fan]

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 May 20, 2011 by gtr fan

[zebra]

Whilst I love rotaries, new new ones are getting more and more stifled with emissions laws, eg the RX8 13B

[beemae30]

Very interesting, hopefully the turbo it with some mild poundage. Alot of euro cars are running turbos for efficency and sized so that you dont even notice.

[6cylindertuned]

rotaries suck if you love them why are you here?

[zebra]

You suck. Jackass

I love how new kids come on here and think that just because a site is called skylines australia that we don't like other cars.

Piss off back to aussieV8 or supercars.net and let the grown ups talk.

[xALmoN]

i love how light they are and how powerful they can be..

but scary fuel consumption?

[BeastVS]

My mate has an fd rx7, mildly modded and to my surprise it doesn't chew that much fuel.

[simpletool]

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.

[sneakey pete]

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.

[Grey]

rotaries suck if you love them why are you here?

lol, the guy was just daydreaming, SAU is not restricted to skylines only, there are heaps of other cars that people like,enjoy, dream about etc. being your first post im guessing you're new around here?

[simpletool]

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.