http://www.roadandtrack.com/future-cars/2014-mazda-rx-8


Marc Wiese



2014 Mazda RX-8 - New and Future Cars
We have confirmation from various sources in Japan that Mazda is indeed working on the next-generation rotary engine dubbed the 16X.

By Sam Mitani

February 7, 2011

"Also, we heard that the engine will feature some form of assist, though we’re not certain exactly what that will be."

If we are lucky it could be a turbo compound.
If not lucky an electric motor :)

Paul Lamar