Mazda developing longitudinal inline 6....
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I wanted to vote for both choices.
It's exciting, but I have doubts it's going to happen.
Not unless Mazda is working with someone else to share the platform. FCA and Mazda working together. The body shown in the article looks like something that could have come from Pininfarina. That could be the best of both worlds. Italian designers for the body and the interior styling. Mazda developing the oily bits...
Something like that is the only way I see that happening. I don't think Mazda has enough money to pull this off alone.
And I'm a Mazda fan, FWIW
It's exciting, but I have doubts it's going to happen.
Not unless Mazda is working with someone else to share the platform. FCA and Mazda working together. The body shown in the article looks like something that could have come from Pininfarina. That could be the best of both worlds. Italian designers for the body and the interior styling. Mazda developing the oily bits...
Something like that is the only way I see that happening. I don't think Mazda has enough money to pull this off alone.
And I'm a Mazda fan, FWIW
Makes sense to do a six when you've already got an inline 4, just add two cylinders and get rid of the balance shaft. BMW takes that approach, all inline stuff.
https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3765696/balance-shafts-mazda-6
https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3765696/balance-shafts-mazda-6
Funny how Car & Driver was heralding the demise of the in-line six in favor of the 4-cylinder only a couple of years ago. I love the in-line six! Especially if it is turbo-charged!
Well looks good inline 6 and RW drive? I'd take a serious look at one of those. Esp if it was a six spd manual.
But isn't inline & longitudinal the same thing//
Nope, inline fours are mostly mounted transversely....
I like it. Nice looking car. Small back seat, long hood for I-6. Right wheel drive. Make a 4dr sedan and give BMW some competition. The only engine configuration better than an I-6 is a V-12. 2 I-6s bolted together
Inline is the engine layout.
Longitudinal is how it is placed in the car. I.E. transverse, like most FWD cars, or longitudinal like most RWD cars.
Originally Posted by Pelican
But isn't inline & longitudinal the same thing//
Longitudinal is how it is placed in the car. I.E. transverse, like most FWD cars, or longitudinal like most RWD cars.
Originally Posted by Pelican
But isn't inline & longitudinal the same thing//
Cool, what are those 23" tires? At least it has 3/4" of suspension travel. And the front nose wont scrap on anything.
That car as shown will Never be sold in the USA. It fails safety standards.
That car as shown will Never be sold in the USA. It fails safety standards.
A RWD inline-6 Mazda?
Someone pinch me, I must be dreaming.
Someone pinch me, I must be dreaming.
Originally Posted by javacontour
I wanted to vote for both choices.
It's exciting, but I have doubts it's going to happen.
Not unless Mazda is working with someone else to share the platform. FCA and Mazda working together. The body shown in the article looks like something that could have come from Pininfarina. That could be the best of both worlds. Italian designers for the body and the interior styling. Mazda developing the oily bits...
Something like that is the only way I see that happening. I don't think Mazda has enough money to pull this off alone.
And I'm a Mazda fan, FWIW
How do you envision Fiat in all of this? I would guess Toyota but they don't have a need unless Lexus is thinking of a new design.
I do like the evolution of the design. Quite the long hood.
I wanted to vote for both choices.
It's exciting, but I have doubts it's going to happen.
Not unless Mazda is working with someone else to share the platform. FCA and Mazda working together. The body shown in the article looks like something that could have come from Pininfarina. That could be the best of both worlds. Italian designers for the body and the interior styling. Mazda developing the oily bits...
Something like that is the only way I see that happening. I don't think Mazda has enough money to pull this off alone.
And I'm a Mazda fan, FWIW
How do you envision Fiat in all of this? I would guess Toyota but they don't have a need unless Lexus is thinking of a new design.
I do like the evolution of the design. Quite the long hood.
I only said it because they already do a car for Fiat, the 124 Spider is a bit of both, albeit using the turbocharged Fiat engine instead of a Mazda mill.
I could see something like this being a joint platform for Mazda and Alfa Romeo.
Doesn't mean it will. Just something I see as possible and a good combination of relative strengths.
Originally Posted by PimTac
Originally Posted by javacontour
I wanted to vote for both choices.
It's exciting, but I have doubts it's going to happen.
Not unless Mazda is working with someone else to share the platform. FCA and Mazda working together. The body shown in the article looks like something that could have come from Pininfarina. That could be the best of both worlds. Italian designers for the body and the interior styling. Mazda developing the oily bits...
Something like that is the only way I see that happening. I don't think Mazda has enough money to pull this off alone.
And I'm a Mazda fan, FWIW
How do you envision Fiat in all of this? I would guess Toyota but they don't have a need unless Lexus is thinking of a new design.
I do like the evolution of the design. Quite the long hood.
I could see something like this being a joint platform for Mazda and Alfa Romeo.
Doesn't mean it will. Just something I see as possible and a good combination of relative strengths.
Originally Posted by PimTac
Originally Posted by javacontour
I wanted to vote for both choices.
It's exciting, but I have doubts it's going to happen.
Not unless Mazda is working with someone else to share the platform. FCA and Mazda working together. The body shown in the article looks like something that could have come from Pininfarina. That could be the best of both worlds. Italian designers for the body and the interior styling. Mazda developing the oily bits...
Something like that is the only way I see that happening. I don't think Mazda has enough money to pull this off alone.
And I'm a Mazda fan, FWIW
How do you envision Fiat in all of this? I would guess Toyota but they don't have a need unless Lexus is thinking of a new design.
I do like the evolution of the design. Quite the long hood.
I'm loving it!
Just to add some more information, here is the Fiscal Year Report for 2019.
https://www.mazda.com/globalassets/en/assets/investors/library/presentation/files/pre190509_e.pdf
The idea of a SkyActiv X straight six is very enticing. They should be able to get some nice power figures from that. The reports I've seen say it will be 3.0 liters.
https://www.mazda.com/globalassets/en/assets/investors/library/presentation/files/pre190509_e.pdf
The idea of a SkyActiv X straight six is very enticing. They should be able to get some nice power figures from that. The reports I've seen say it will be 3.0 liters.
Cool idea for the RX-9! Even the current Mazda3 looks like it should have an inline 6 and rwd.
![[Linked Image]](https://icdn2.digitaltrends.com/image/2019_mazda3_first_drive_3.jpg "[Linked Image]")
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