Will the next BRZ/F-RS/86 be a Miata?

"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction) 03/24/2016 at 12:28 • Filed to: light makes right

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I know that this has been rumored before: that the next generation of Toyobaru twins would use the FD Miata chassis and perhaps drivetrain. Is this deal still in the works? Is this why Mazda is offering the RF and not a true coupe? Perhaps their deal with Toyota and Subaru precludes them from making one...

Anyone have some inside information, or more details than what I’ve mentioned?

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 03/24/2016 at 12:34

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I don’t see the reason why Mazda would create direct competition in a market space they have owned for years

Chariotoflove > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 03/24/2016 at 12:46

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Same reason they’re doing the 124. They make money off of each one sold, even if they license to or build it for another manufacturer. The bigger the market, the more the profit margin increases for each unit.

gawdzillla > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 03/24/2016 at 13:23

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I dont care what brand it will be

whoever comes up with one that has 280+hp I’ll be buying it

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 03/24/2016 at 13:44

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http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2015/06/dont-e…

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Chariotoflove 03/24/2016 at 13:46

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The more Miata chassis in the world, the better.

For Mazda, and all automotive-enthusiast-kind.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > gawdzillla 03/24/2016 at 13:49

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280 might be a challenge from the factory. Neither Mazda, Toyota or Subaru has gotten serious about about putting that kind of power in these cars. Hopefully someone sees the opening and does it, but the aftermarket is always an option in the short term.

Who wants to stop at 280?! Ha - https://www.flyinmiata.com/V8/

gawdzillla > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 03/24/2016 at 14:00

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I know a thing or 2 about that, but I like the idea of a warranty, Mazda / Subaru here offer life time warranty lol

My garage:

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > gawdzillla 03/24/2016 at 14:24

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Nice! But yes, I agree - factory fit, finish, testing and warranty are very nice. If Mazda can quit building every imaginable size of crossover, maybe they can find to time to give us some Mazdaspeed goodness.

Chariotoflove > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 03/24/2016 at 15:16

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Just so.