Presenting the One-of-a-Kind Mazda RX-8 Blacknightz Coupe Project fromSingapore

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It's been over two-and-a-half years since CarScoop reader Shawnz from Singapore piqued our interest with a custom project for a novel trying Mazda RX-8 motorcar.To refresh your memory, back in February of 2010, Shawnz had sent USA photos of his project automotive, that at the time, was still being engineered and honed.
As a student, Shawnz had restricted funds and time to complete the automotive of his dream, however he ne'er leaving behind and nowadays, he will with pride gift to USA his finished creation that he likes to decision the Blacknightz RX-8.
"After arduous savings and processing the starting stage and therefore the power mods...presenting the Decepticon to the Veilside 4509 GTR above," Shawnz told CarScoop in AN email (if you are inquisitive concerning the Veilside above, click here for pictures).
He continued: "Let's simply say there are carbon fibre components & light-weight FRP formed and made, terribly negligible fiber glass concerned and power mods other, tuned and refined with Knight Sports (Japan) goodies, to modify it to rip up the streets!"
We asked Shawnz to feed USA a lot of photos and maybe even a video of the Blacknightz RX-8, and we'll update this post once he will. within the in the meantime, head past the break for the pic gallery and therefore the comments section to share your thoughts on the automotive.


Photo Credits: Shawnz via bishop TJ.R |Photography
Thanks head to Shawnz!

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New Mazda6 and CX-5 Custom Concepts to Take Center Stage at Tokyo AutoSalon

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The speedily approaching 2013 edition of theTokyo car Salon can see Mazda exhibit associate array of bespoke versions of its recently launched Mazda6 (called Atenza in Japan) in each saloon and Wagon body designs additionally as of the CX-5 crossover.We'll begin our tour of Mazda's ideas with the new "6" that may be shown in 3 flavors in Yeddo.
These embrace the Atenza Racer 2013 sedan and therefore the Atenza Wagon Grand road, each of that area unit fitted with associate aggressive aero kit, massive wheels and upgraded chassis components, whereas the Atenza GT Sound Special comes with a delicate body kit, a a lot of luxurious interior and a high-end system.
Joining the Mazda6 prototypes area unit 2 ideas of the CX5, the red-colored Grand road supported the diesel model and equipped with 20-inch tires, aero components and a sported up interior, and therefore the Active Driver study finished in white with a carbon fiber hood and alternative performance upgrades.
Mazda's show will embrace a range of sport models just like the lupus erythematosus Mans LMP2 SKYACTIV-D racer.

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LA Auto Show: New 2014 Mazda6 to be Offered with 2.2-liter Turbo Dieselfrom Next Year

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Mazda will soon become the first Asian automaker to offer a modern diesel engine on one of its passenger cars in the United States. And that car is none other than the all-new Mazda6 sedan, which received its North American debut today at the Los Angeles Auto Show.Initially, the 2014 Mazda6 will go on sale in the States in January 2013 with the firm's new SKYACTIV-G 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine delivering 184 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 185 lb-ft of torque at 3,250 rpm. This engine will be available with a choice of SKYACTIV transmissions in either six-speed automatic or six-speed manual versions.
The diesel model powered by Mazda's new SKYACTIV-D 2.2-liter four-cylinder unit will follow during the second half of the year.
Mazda said performance estimates for the turbocharged diesel unit are not yet available, but we do know that in Europe, the SKYACTIV-D 2.2 is offered in two states of tune, delivering 147Hp and 173Hp (150PS and 175 PS respectively), with the same transmission options as the gasoline model.

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