Yes, that's right. The GLHS version I posted was turbocharged at 12 psi and produced 175 HP. I'll bet it was fun to drive! I actually learned to drive stick in a '81 Dodge Omni, so I know those suckers were light.
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Pick your favorite iconic car from any decade....
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The Omni is more of a novelty than an icon IMO. They basically ruined that car when they brought it to the states. Not to mention it was an antique by the time Shelby got hold of it. The Talbot Sunbeam Lotus is the rally icon that is in the history books.
I don't think the big three knew what they were doing with small cars. The Japanese and Europeans were doing well with higher quality (and higher priced) small cars. All we got were dumbed down versions (Omni, Escort, Cavalier), and not very well built either.
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I had a '72 in that same orange color, such a great car. I dumped it before I moved out of state back in the early eighties. Couldnt take it with but I wished I had just parked it and and restored it at some point. Maybe one of the coolest cars I've ever owned and very comfortable driver as well, it had a 351 if I remember correctly
Mono Bass Sleeve - yes. RBX Dual Bass - no. They both would fit in a coupe with the seats down, but seats don't go down in a convertible.
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Cool. I had heard that the trunk was small, and didn't know how small. The A4 will fit my Zon gig bag in the trunk but not a mono.
Yesterday a Mazda RX8 passed me in a tunnel. The driver was revving it, the whole tunnel filled up with it's engine noise. I don't care much about it's looks, but the engine sounds great. And 1.3L with 200hp is great too.
Fun to drive. Not so fun to own. They're kind of a white elephant. With the unique rotary engine design, any work you need done is pretty much going to the Mazda dealership.
They were forced to discontinue production in 2012 because they're inherently smog producing. They could no longer comply with modern emissions standards. I'ts too bad, because I think they're really cool cars. My friend had an RX7 back in the day and the RX8 has a lot of the same vibe.
You can find very clean examples of '10 - '12 models with low miles going for $6k - $10k.
Mazda is bringing the rotary engine back in 2022.
But not in an RX-9. It will be used as a range extender in the battery electric version of the MX-30. This is actually an optimal use for a rotary engine. They are small and light, so they are easy to package in the car. And since it is off until it is needed to charge a depleted battery, no worries about the smog or the horrible gas mileage that killed it in 2012. And since it won't be powering the wheels, it can be controlled to only run in its most efficient sweet spot, minimizing emissions and fuel usage.
Confirmed! Mazda MX-30 Gets a Rotary Range Extender
Opel Monza aka Vauxhall Royale coupe, 1984 - 1987.
