I don't know how I missed this. I would definitely say the rumors of the car being an AMG GT competitor are coming to fruition. This is very similar to the AMG GT, with a space frame chassis and the entire motor behind the front subframe. Also this pretty much confirms an inline 6 will not be in this car due to lack of space (which means an A100 with an inline 6 in this chassis isn’t feasible either)https://www.motor1.com/news/371755/mazda-rx-9-platform-patent-japan/
Patent Hints At Possible Development Of Mazda RX-9
Pretty much every news site is saying its a turbo Mazda3.Is Mazda teasing the RX9?
So it isn't a play on 7-8-9(2020)?
There is also an ICE motor in the patents which is rather interesting for RX-9 rumors. Look how low that is mounted, that would be great for COG and weight distribution combined with a transaxle.https://www.motortrend.com/news/mazda-rx-9-rotary-hybrid-drivetrain-patent/
Mazda RX-9 Rotary Hybrid Drivetrain (Maybe) Revealed in Patent Filing
Is Mazda teasing the RX9?
What a sexy design! Gorgeous car indeed.