Mazda is preparing a super-compact sports roadster

This story was repeated hundreds of times. The manufacturer creates a compact car. He likes it succeeds, it is sold. And then the producer of all ports, making it bigger and heavier, I am sure that it is the buyer's needs. The fact that this is the need of the manufacturer - to sell more expensive cars are usually not described. And, as a rule, the second car is not very successful.

Fortunately, in the case of the roadsters Mazda MX-5 that did not happen. Even when she appeared rigid folding roof, MX-5 remains the same.

Now, engineers and marketers Mazda decided to go even further to meet the customers and create more compact roadster - MX-2.

Given the fact that the MX-5 does not have a lot of surplus places, the only thing through which you can reduce a car, this engine. It was expected that the new engine will be from 700 cubic centimeters to 1.6 liters. However, due to turbocharger power will be at a decent level - about 160 liters. with.

The drive is likely to be a front. However, closer to the launch of a car, the 2010, this issue will be more clarity.

Mazda will bring in Frankfurt updated RX-8 coupe

In September this year at the International Automobile Exhibition in Frankfurt Mazda company plans to submit an updated version of the sports coupe RX-8, the German publication Auto Motor und Sport. The car will be new elements of body, improve aerodynamics, as well as small changes in the exterior and interior.

An updated version of the current car will be different the new front and rear spoiler, the other "skirts", the exhaust pipe of larger diameter, ie the rear LED lights, and painted dark gray 19-inch light-wheel discs. In the car, and change materials have a new dashboard.

Expected that the novelty will be offered only with the 1.3-liter rotary engine output of 231 horsepower, which will be aggregated with six mechanical gearbox. The current version coupe RX-8 also is equipped with a 192-strong version of the same engine.

Immediately after the premiere in Frankfurt updated Mazda RX-8 will be on sale from European dealers. According to some sources, the cost of the car in a basic version of about 38 thousand euro.