When is the supercharged version due?
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Makes sense I guess - same basic strategy as the Z06.
I think the Solstice will have early competition though - the next Miata is due out very soon, and will surely have an upgraded engine, and be considerably lighter. It is likely the Solstice will not be able to hang with it, at least in the standard form.
Of course, the Solstice looks a lot better, so I am sure they will still sell very well.
I wonder how quick aftermarket companies will start in on the Solstice. I wouldn't be surprised to see some good aftermarket parts out before GM readies the supercharged version. It is going to be hard to wait an extra year or more for it...
I think the Solstice will have early competition though - the next Miata is due out very soon, and will surely have an upgraded engine, and be considerably lighter. It is likely the Solstice will not be able to hang with it, at least in the standard form.
Of course, the Solstice looks a lot better, so I am sure they will still sell very well.
I wonder how quick aftermarket companies will start in on the Solstice. I wouldn't be surprised to see some good aftermarket parts out before GM readies the supercharged version. It is going to be hard to wait an extra year or more for it...
I have it from a pretty good source that it is supercharged - there is even a possibility that it may be available in 2006 afterall, but GM is keeping a lid on this. Would be nice to see. Perhaps a dealer installed aftermarket kit if not right from the factory.
Should boost HP to the 240 that has been stated in the press.
Should boost HP to the 240 that has been stated in the press.
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If the wife will let me get one I want the blown version
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I think Mazda showed a concept version at the last Tokyo autoshow - I will see if I can dig up a pic.
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Autoweek has the shots:
http://www.autoweek.com/specials/2003_tokyo/mazda/ibuki/pages/1.htm
IMHO, if the next Miata looks like this, it is too soft and rounded - almost toylike. Looks way to feminine to me. The Solstice seems to have exponentially more character...
http://www.autoweek.com/specials/2003_tokyo/mazda/ibuki/pages/1.htm
IMHO, if the next Miata looks like this, it is too soft and rounded - almost toylike. Looks way to feminine to me. The Solstice seems to have exponentially more character...
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Just saw that picture of the "possible miata". I wonder if Janet Reno naked might look better.
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(Sorry, my keyboard started malfunctioning after i barfed on it... that ibuki is just plain ugly!)
ghnlainmasd sjd y;wur mnd
(Sorry, my keyboard started malfunctioning after i barfed on it... that ibuki is just plain ugly!)
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This has all of the tell-tale signs of a PhotoChop. I would guess this was a mag's artist rendering. It looks like offspring of a S2000/current Miata.speed freak said:
I agree the Ibuki is not great - way too cutesy. Perhaps the color makes it look worse.
This looks much better than the Ibuki concept in my opinion. Will be interesting to see what Mazda does, as it is Mazda's Corvette/Mustang in many ways - the car that surely helped keep them in the market when their other models were sagging.speed freak said:
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Add a note to this that the block has been proven to take 1000hp, but it goes without saying internals DO need upgrading as well as fuel system and other things. I just don't want anyone new to tuning or this motor to think 1000hp is a bolt on affair. :winkohyeah said:
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