What has everyone heard about this thing? I'm hearing 1.3L Turbo Sky-Active. HP figures are low, but so will the weight. I'd take light weight over high HP any day.

All the photos so far seem to be "Artist Renditions"

 

So far Mazda has been very tight lipped about the ND. The only real information coming from Mazda HQ is statements debunking the multitude of theories currently spreading via automotive magazines and websites. They released a statement on their Mazda Japan site stating that they have no intentions of making a turbo engine as it would cut down on driving enjoyment, and that they believe that adding smaller turbo engines is the wrong solution to the fuel efficiency/power theory. They have also stated that there is no chance of a rotary roadster. Mazda's idea is to "right size" the engine to the car.

I fear that the days of easily tuning an engine are dwindling down due to all of the nanny electronics and regulations forced upon designers, and hope the ND does not fall victim to this.

 

Seems like all the latest sources are quoting mazda with saying it will have a 1.3L Turbo. But who really knows I guess. It's still pretty far off.

 

Well I hope they at least match the power output of the scion gt86. Otherwise It will prob fall on it's face. Plenty of people would opt for a coupe over a convertible.

 

true true. Although I bet the miata will not be as fat. I've heard 130-160hp. Now if the Miata weighs in at 400-500 lbs less I would pick it even at this power level. Easier to add power than lose weight.

 

Well apparently the gt86 is something like 2600-2700lbs. So the miata will have to be their goal of 2200... I really doubt they'll reach that.

 

I've heard some crazy rumors of sub 2000lbs, but I doubt they reach that of course.

 

Mostly Mazda has said no to FI, but rumors are still floating that it maybe of the boosted sort. Safe to say FI maybe slightly out of the question if they use a sky-activ, considering it runs 14:1 compression ratio.

 

You never know... Mazda could pull something crazy out of their azz... They are Mazda after all...

 

A turbo would be huge. And would make me want to buy it more. If they are smart they would.