Originally posted by AcuraFanatic
Nope. Mazda said they'd introduce a 2-door version of the RX-8 to supplement it's sales. The RX-7 will be an entirely different beast.
I believe they said they were looking to make a 2-seater based on the RX-8 platform, not that the ensuing product would be badged an RX-8. Meh, it's semantics.
As for the G35C looking better on paper, I see this:
G35 Coupe 6 spd - 3,435 lbs
RX-8 6 spd - 3000-3050 lbs (estimated)
nuff sed.