Mazda does it AGAIN! Mis-represented HP on the new RX-8, now 238hp, instead of 247!
08-27-2003, 06:09 PM
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I remember where Mazda settled with Miata owners about a year or so ago. They agreed to "buy back" their Miata or give them some accessory credits and/or monetary pay outs of some sort because the claimed horsepower was not correct. Looks like they are at it again. Geez.
http://autoweek.com/cat_content.mv?port_co...t_code=00435633
Original RX-8 horsepower ratings wrong so Mazda offers rebate
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http://autoweek.com/cat_content.mv?port_co...t_code=00435633
Original RX-8 horsepower ratings wrong so Mazda offers rebate
[I]If you
09-07-2003, 04:52 PM
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Some say that this new 238HP rating is still extremely optimistic, I think its more like 225.
In Miami, Mazda dealers have already begun selling the RX-8's for invoice or close to it. One dealer has 20-something RX-8 sitting at their lot.
In Miami, Mazda dealers have already begun selling the RX-8's for invoice or close to it. One dealer has 20-something RX-8 sitting at their lot.
09-07-2003, 06:49 PM
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I think the RX-8 is not nearly the car it was cracked up to be. That was before the de-rated power, now that it has been lowered and I've seen dyno numbers, I know that to be true.
09-09-2003, 09:15 PM
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such BS. based on the dynos out there, it's NOWHERE NEAR the already reduced number. it puts 180 to the wheels... given that the s2k with a very similar configuration puts down 195-200 stock, and is rated at 240, it's pretty hard to say a 238hp car puts down 180. 25% drivetrain loss is unacceptable for a car with a manual tranny.
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