Mazda RX-7 sports cars

Mazda is set to revive the RX-7 sports cars as early as 2011, which will signal the end of the RX-8 model, according to report.

The new RX-7 could be based upon Mazda’s Furai concept car. The new RX-7 will be a proper two-seater two-door coupe, and could replace the current four-seater RX-8 in the Mazda lineup.

Mazda's new RX-7 sports car

All-new rotary motor developed by Mazda could be used by the new RX-7, with a 1.6-litre displacement, called the 16X Renesis. The new engine is said to be able to produce up to 350bhp, although a more realistic figure for the production car would be around 200 to 250bhp.

In the first quarter of 209, due to drop of 47.5% in sales for the four seater sports car with unique suicide doors, the decision was taken to discontinue the RX-8, as compared to the same period the previous year.

As a result, Mazda has decided to consolidate its sports car range, offering just the MX-5 roadster and the new RX-7 for the time being.