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MAR34807@aol.com wrote:

 From 7/28 AutoCar  (a British Mag).

Guys, for what it's worth, seems to be a bit off on specs (the equivalency is
way off in England due to emissions and taxes), but still possible:

>From Autocar Magazine (28 July 1999)

"MAZDA FIRES UP NEW ROTARY SCORCHER

One of the most powerful rotary engines ever put into production by
Mazda will give the RX7 coupe's successor scintillating performance
when the model returns to Europe in 2000.

Mazda's corporate identity is deeply linked to the rotary engine.  The
new coupe will be powered by a 270bhp naturally aspirated twin-rotor
engine displacing 2.6 litres, which compares well with the current
RX-7's twin-turbo engine, which develops 237bhp.

The new coupe will use the six-speed manual gearbox from the
Japanese-market MX-5 (and the 10th anniversary special edition), plus
its independent rear suspension.  The floorpan is similar to the
roadster's, but longer, hinting at the possibility of a two-plus-two
layout.

It's likely to cost about L25,000, while Mazda claims that the
performance will rival more expensive rivals such as the Honda S2000
and BMW M3.

According to a Japanese engineer working on the project, the latest
rotary engine develops peak power at more than 8000rpm, an will
accelerate the 1250kg coupe to 60mph in less than 6.0sec.  Mazda has
concentrated on trimming the car of any unnecessary weight to improve
acceleration and compensate for the rotary engine's inherent lack of
torque at low revs.

The new engine is the most powerful non-turbocharged rotary road car
engine Mazda has ever built and, according to research and development
boss Martin Leach, it meets strict European and US emissions
regulation.  The new coupe will be revealed at the Tokyo show in
October, and is expected to closely resemble our artist's impression.
It will be officially billed as a concept, and Leach refused to say
whether the RX-7 name will be continued."

 
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