Why doesn't Mazda make this? It would be a perfect rival to the Toyabaru twins.
>Based on the miata platform for dat weight and size
>No heavy or expensive roof mechanism
>Structural rigidity of a coupe
Because they can't compete with the new fiata.
>>14622753
Hello? Is it me you're looking for?
>somewhere in Mazda North America HQ is an OEM prototype coupe concept
>>14622759
>>14622758
this
>>14622782
but the fiata isn't doing a coupe either
although...
>fiat 124 abarth fastback coupe
holy shit yes
Because then you can't go topless
>>14622753
Because the majority of normies that buy new miata's don't care for performance or any of that shit, they just want a sporty looking car that's convertible.
>>14622753
Why do you want a coupe so badly over a convertible?
>>14622869
I'd prefer a shooting brake honestly.
>>14622869
Not OP.
But fastback > vert
Fuck leaky tops and heavy chassis.
They should make a RX7 sized rwd fastback with the 2.5 turbo.
>>14622869
Seats storage noise. I like the open air feels though
>>14622877
>They should make a new RX9
ftfy
>>14622928
>tfw no fastback coupe miats with rotary engine from the factory
fugg
>>14622928
As much as I love rotary engines.
I'd rather something like the FD, but modern looking like The ND, with a turbo 4 at ~300hp.
>>14622928
>>14622935
>wanting an inferior engine
>>14622945
>not wanting glorious braps
>>14622759
At the time Ferrari asked Mazda not to do this because it would eat into their sales. They look too similar.
It is beautiful though. Much better than any 2 seater coupe at the time.
>>14622961
proofs?
>>14622758
>>14622782
>>14622805
Fiata shills need to kill themselves already. The car will never be a Miata
>>14622753
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-new-york-motor-show/mazda-confirms-new-model-will-be-launched-new-york-show
patience anon
>>14623057
It IS a Miata, except it will look far better and have better performance off the showroom floor. And sound WAY better
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXuz4QM2QCA
If that doesn't get your dick hard, I don't know what will
>>14623074
>5 more HP
>is larger and heavier.
Looks are subjective.
I think it's an ugly turd.
Im sure the engine will be unreliable as fug.
Plus it's more expensive.
There's nothing redeeming about it (for me)
>>14623102
-US Spec is slated at 195hp, which is more than 5 more
-Curb weight is right at 2400, which will only be about 100 pounds heavier than a Miata
-It's built on the ND Miata platform, in the same factory in Japan that the ND Miata is built in, so I highly doubt reliability will be any issue at all
-the 1.4L multiair engine has already proven to be extremely reliable in the 500 abarth, and is easily tunable to 220+ hp on a very modest budget
-It will be more expensive, but it will be better, so I am perfectly fine with that, and here in the US, since it has the Fiat badge, they will depreciate like boat anchors compared to the Miata, so they really will become an amazing bargain when bought used
That is one of a handful of modern cars that has a truly gorgeous design. Hate all you want, it will be wayyyyyy better than the ND
>>14623102
>Im sure the engine will be unreliable as fug.
nice meme!
>>14623102
>>Im sure the engine will be unreliable as fug.
>this coming from a mazda fanboi
You wish mazda engines were as reliable as fiat's.
>>14622944
> i'd rather something like the FD, except not looking like the FD, or powered by the same type of engine as the FD
you don't say
>>14623279
Mazda engines are insanely reliable.
>>14623063
> A Roadster Coupé would be slightly heavier than the 1050kg soft-top
what the fuck
>>14623284
Stfu.
You know exactly what I meant.
>>14623294
I'm not really sure.
And what's wrong with a rotary? It's only bad when you don't know what you're talking about or buying one used by someone who didn't know how to care for it.
>>14623300
>as much as I love rotaries.
Said that earlier.
I've owners 30+ rx7s.
I've rebuilt and worked on rotaries for years.
>>14623318
Oh, so you just want another miata that kinda looks FDish and with a more powerful engine, separate from any possible new rotary.
fine by me
>>14622861
MUH DICK
>>14623289
The miata was designed as a roadster so unless mazda completely redesign the floor a hard top version is going to be heavier.
>>14623037
Hes lying im pretty sure there a company that does this to any miata but it aint gonna be cheap
>>14623063
>>14623289
>power hardtop
do you dummies even read the links you post?
A lot of Mazda insiders were afraid that if they made a coupe, it'd sell well and the company bosses would kill off the convertible.
>grab miata platform
>make it slightly wider and longer
>drop a rotary in it
thats it, thats all they need to do
>>14624321
Or don't drop a meme engine into it. A V6 or turbo 4 would be fine.
>>14624332
fuck off faggot
>>14624332
>v6 rwd
I wish the 929 was still around.
>>14624334
Quality reply as usual from 4chan
>>14624361
try red-dit instead faggot
