Mazdaspeed2 is a possibility, restyled RX-8 coming to Tokyo
Sunday, October 7th, 2007Filed under: Economy, Sports/GTs, Japan, Tokyo Motor Show, Hatchbacks, Mazda
The questionably named Brit-pub What Car? is reporting what’s already been suspected; that Mazda is seriously considering a MazdaSpeed version of the sub compact Mazda2. It’s been rumored that a 2.0-liter turbocharged, direct-injected motor may find its way underhood, pushing out 230 HP and 231 lb.-ft. of torque (!). But as we already know, the Mazda2 won’t be making its way Stateside anytime soon, which would truly be a shame if the MS2 was ever realized.
Additionally, the magazine is reporting that Mazda will be unveiling a revised version of the RX-8 at the Tokyo Motor Show next month. Although details about the reskin weren’t disclosed, there will be a gasoline/hydrogen electric hybrid concept on the stand.
[Source: What Car?]
