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Mazda Furai Concept Running in Display Stand

You thought you had seen the last of the 2008 Mazda Furai concept didn't you? We certainly had enough coverage on the lusty concept that didn't make Popular Mechanics' Top 10 New Cars of Detroit list. What with the teaser photos, track video, live reveal shots, and super sneaky close ups - but no, we're not done yet. How about video of the ethanol powered Nagare-gasm running on the floor of the Detroit Auto Show? Would you like that? Yeah, we thought you would.

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3:00 PM on Fri Jan 18 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
4,939 views, 47 comments

Latest by MeDuh: yup, the chase car was a 997, with no hope of keeping up seemingly. more »

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Detroit Auto Show: 2009 Mazda RX8 Officially Unveiled

Not that it's a surprise to anybody, but the new RX-8 looks a lot like the preview shots we brought you earlier. Shown in a very Subaru shade of blue, the RX-8 is in fact destined for an update. Most of the changes happen in the nose with slightly revised headlights, a new grill treatment, the hood has a bigger rotary shaped indent, and of course the trend of the day - faux side vents. Sadly those side vents can only be attributed to additional horsepower of the psychological kind. Check out the live galleries and there's an exhaustive press release below the fold.



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3:37 PM on Mon Jan 14 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
9,750 views, 33 comments

Latest by n/a: Wow! Car looks amazing and equipped with a powerful engine. My dream car is formula1 car, Wish I could to drive it one day recently, I participated in a raffle where we can win a Formula1 driving course, I am more »

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2009 Mazda Furai Concept on Video: Auditory Bliss


The three rotor banshee planted in the 2009 Mazda Furai Concept is at full scream in this track time video at Leguna Seca. We're eagerly awaiting the unveil at the Detroit Auto Show on Monday, but it's a slim chance we'll see it blasting around like this on the frozen roads of Detroit. If you listen closely when the driver steps off the throttle, you can hear yourself wet your pants.

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2:15 PM on Sat Jan 12 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
24,957 views, 56 comments

Latest by n/a: Simply Gangsta! Auditory Bliss, great job Mazda! more »

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Mazda to Reveal Furai Concept, 2009 Mazda RX-8 at Detroit Auto Show

Mazda's just revealed the above shot of the Mazda Furai concept vehicle along with the release below the jump detailing the Japanese-by-way-of-Dearborn automaker's game plan for the 2008 Detroit Auto Show next month. Want to know what the Furai is? Well, if the track background behind the cockpit doesn't give you some indication, here's a paragraph lifted directly from the press release:
"Furai takes Mazda's unique Nagare (Japanese for "flow") design language a step further as it is translated into a concept car based on an American Le Mans Series (ALMS) racing car. The car utilizes the Courage C65 chassis the company campaigned in the ALMS series only two seasons ago, and the 450-hp three-rotor rotary engine that distinguishes it from anything else on the track."
C65 chassis and a 450-HP rotary? Yes, please. Oh, and did we mention they'll be showing off the "heavily revised" Mazda RX-8? Waiter, would you mind adding one of those to the order too? Full press release below the jump. Want to see a high-res photo of the Furai teaser shot? Click here. More »

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9:55 PM on Tue Dec 11 2007
By Ray Wert
8,791 views, 34 comments

Latest by n/a: @RocketSled: Find any results from any SCCA or NASA race weekend from anywhere in the country and count the cars. There will be more Mazdas than any other make, and than most other makes combined. Mazda utterly dominates grassroots motorsports. more »