2011 Mazda MX-5 to use rotary power?

[Anthug]

http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/2 ... 92044.html

From topspeed.com:

One of the greatest, if not the best roadster to ever come out of Japan is the focus of a few rumors. The next-generation Mazda MX-5 could weigh around 2,200 pounds and be able to manage 50 miles per gallon without losing any horsepower. While most people already know about these numbers and the new SKY-G engine, Best Car Japan is reporting that the SKY-G may not be getting the job.

The Japanese magazine reports that the 2010 Mazda Miata will be getting the old fashioned rotary engine. The 1.2-liter or 1.3-liter will also help keep the cars weight down. What makes us question this rumor is the rotary engine’s past. These motors have been less than fuel-efficient over the years so it seems a bit strange that it would be able to get 50 mpg.

We think that the new rotary will be paired with a hybrid, like we find in the Fiat 500 prototype by FEV. That car has a rotary motor that acts as a generator for a lithium-ion battery pack.

While all this talk is fun, we put all our chips in favor of a four-cylinder with a turbo. This will help keep the cars price down and the fun at an all time high.

[SLYDIT]

will never happen.
the new mx will have the 2.3 engine in it probably or even a DISI 2 liter.

[brownie]

Rotary power ....NOOOOOOO,

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Rather see a V8 before Rota Mota ,Had a custy come into work Saturday with a 302(carby)/T5 ,jag diff set up RX7 hub/Brakes ,nice setup ,Reckons it owes him around 6g,Certid and WOF legal
Be hard pressed to do a proper turbo conversion for that.
Good to see people having fun with these cars and doing it right.