Future 2013 Mazda RX-9 released by TopSpeed-presented by Maple Shade Mazda: www.msmazda.com
Mazda recently made the decision to halt production of it's Famous, Rotary powered RX8 sports platform vehicle. The goofd news is Mazda has chosen to fill the void in their lineup with a new model: the Mazda RX-9.
Built on the MX-5 chassis, the new RX-9 will follow along Mazda's new "Kodo - Soul of Motion" design language as seen on the Shinari concept unveiled in 2010. The two-door coupe will weigh no more than 2,755lbs and will feature Mazda's 16X rotary engine paired with an electric Supercharger. This engine will mated to a twin clutch, two pedal six-speed tranny and will deliver 300hp. However, the increase in horsepower from the RX8's 232 to the RX-9's 300 won't make for frequent trips to the gas station. This revised engine is said to improve fuel economy by 20%.
The official debut will be sometime in 2012 with sales to begin sometime in 2013. Yes, we know that's quite a bit of time to wait for the actual car, but at least we have these renderings fresh off the artist's desk to tide everyone over until that time.
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Mazda Shinari Concept debuts new face of the brand in style!
Looking at the exterior, it's easy to tell that the Shinari shares little in common with Mazda's recent designs, although like almost every sedan built today, it has similarities to vehicles from other brands. It's almost as if the Aston Martin Rapide and a Mazda RX-8 cued up some Barry White, enjoyed a romantic evening and the Shinari came out nine months later. That's obviously a compliment, as the Rapide is a stunningly beautiful car and the RX-8 -- even this far into its lifecycle -- is still a looker. However, the Shinari has a much more complicated design, with more intersecting lines and a surface area that's constantly moving and changing depending on the lighting.
While the exterior is certainly a departure from previous designs, the interior is perhaps the most surprising aspect of the Shinari. Easily the most attractive and stylish interior we've seen in a Mazda (concept or not), it's swathed in authentic aluminum trim, leather-covered surfaces and double stitching at nearly every turn and twist. We're again drawn to the Aston Martin Rapide comparison, especially with the design of the deep rear bucket seats. The gauges, modeled after popular watch designs, up the class quotient and the massive glass roof helps make the interior feel open and airy.
But more than the tech and the attention to detail, it's the Shinari's overall cohesion that impresses the most. Unlike other pie-in-the-sky concepts, the Sinari is a smart, well executed styling exercise that should be a solid design platform for future models. The muscular lines should translate well into a production car, and customers will always appreciate a more sophisticated interior.
We sure like the sound of a Mazda RX-9!
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Live Running Footage of Mazda's Shinari Concept - The Face of Mazda's Future Design
Live Running Footage of Mazda's New Shinari Concept - The Face of Mazda's Future Designs.
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Top Secret Mazda 40 mpg Sky Active Test Drive
While automakers work on electric vehicles and hybrids to meet future higher fuel economy standards, they have not forgotten the traditional internal combustion engine. Whenever it seems that the days of the ICE might be coming to an end, engineers are able to eke more out of this versatile powerplant that does not require major infrastructure or manufacturing changes, greatly increased price tags, changes in driving habits, or range anxiety.
Mazda expects hybrid-like fuel economy from its new SKY G gasoline and SKY D diesel engines as well as SKY-Drive automatic and manual transmissions. These are the centerpieces of Mazda's goal to increase the fuel efficiency of its U.S. lineup some 30 percent by 2015 compared to 2008.
The SKY G is a 2.0-liter, gasoline direct injection four-cylinder engine in normally aspirated 2.0-liter form. It produces 158 horsepower. and 151 lb-ft of torque. This comes from a combination of engine efficiency and a very high 13:1 compression ratio. The bottom line is a hybrid-like 40 mpg when installed in the next-generation Mazda3 that debuts in 2011.
Mazda, which favors high compression ratios over downsizing and turbocharging, had to put a priority on knock abatement, including integrating direct knock sensing into the ignition coils as well as using a tri-Y Exhaust manifold and VVT (variable valve timing), all to prevent the crosstalk of hot Exhaust gases between cylinders. Improved cylinder cooling also helps reduce knock tenacity. The engine can run on 87 octane gasoline. In other parts of the world where higher octane gasoline is regularly available, a 14:1 compression ratio is used to produce 163 horsepower and 155 lb-ft of torque. Mazda's single-nanotechnology catalyst reduces use of precious metals by over 70 percent.
Roller finger followers, a two-stage oil pump, and other measures are used to reduce friction. Weight reduction is also important and is addressed with a lower weight, die-cast open-deck cylinder block as well as forged connecting rods and crankshaft.
The 2.2-liter, direct-injection SKY D diesel with dual-stage turbochargers could first appear in the U.S. in 2012, probably in the next Mazda6. Here, it could result in 43 mpg compared with 30 mpg in the current, gasoline Mazda6. Rather than using a urea-based selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system that requires carrying diesel emissions fluid (DEF), this diesel uses a highly efficient active ceramic diesel particulate filter (DPF) to reduce NOx emissions.
The SKY-Drive six-speed automatic transmission feels like a dual clutch transmission and improves fuel economy by 5 percent compared to Mazda's current automatic six-speed. Both this and a companion six-speed manual are also lighter. Both will be available 200 lb-ft and high-torque 339 lb-ft variants.
Other techniques to increase fuel economy include vehicle weight reductions of 220 pounds on next-generation cars, reduced drag, and the introduction of Mazda's 'i-stop' stop/start system. Mazda also plans to add regenerative braking and later hybrid vehicles using Prius-based technology licensed from Toyota. It could introduce a hybrid featuring the SKY G gasoline engine in Japan as early as 2013. Mazda believes in introducing more advanced and expensive technologies gradually, starting with simple devices. Thus, it will add EVs to its lineup slowly.
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Spotted: A classic Cosmo. Mazda's first rotary!
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My Classic Car Season 12 Episode 2 - Jay Leno's Hudson Hornets
In this episode of My Classic Car, Jay Leno shows Dennis an 11-ton steam engine, and he takes us back to the '50s and gives us a look at a pair of sweet Hudson Hornets! At Eastwood Garage, Rick Schmidt of National Parts Depot is on hand to talk about the new drum-to-disc brake conversion kits that are now available for classic Chevelles and Camaros.
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Abandonded in Japan: A JC Eunos (Mazda) Cosmo
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My Classic Car Season 12 Episode 18 - Jay Leno's Extreme Roadsters
In this episode of My Classic Car, Dennis Gage visits with Jay Leno and a couple of really rare and unconventionally powered roadsters! At Eastwood Garage, Mike Prelec from Deltran talks about the latest technology and products to extend the life of your battery.
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Part 10: My 76 Mazda RX-5 Cosmo Restoration - Shaved Door Sheet Metal
In part 10 of my 1976 Mazda Cosmo restoration, I continue the surprisingly long task of shaving the door handles. Last episode I left off after cutting the patch panel to fill the hole in the passenger door. This time I weld the panel in, fix the huge amount of warpage my improper welding technique caused, then do the same on the passenger side. Shaving the door handles took a lot more time than I thought it would and it feels nice to have it all finally done. Included in this episode: patching door handle holes, welding sheet metal, grinding down welds, hammering out warp caused by welding, learning how to not screw it up next time.
