Mazda RX-8....
02-16-2009, 10:57 PM
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The new rating for the RX8 is 232hp, not 238 hp. But even that is a bit optimistic. RX8's usually dyno in the 185-190 whp range, when the AP2 S2K's were doing 205 whp. In Europe, the RX8's were rated at 228 hp. The engine is probably putting out in the 210-220 hp range.
It's really like an S2000 with extra seats, from a handling, braking & slightly slower straightline perspective.
People are now using the Cobb Access Port tuner, intake, exhaust, hi flow cat, pulley & are getting around 205-210 whp range. That's about as far as you can go with bolt ons.
It's really like an S2000 with extra seats, from a handling, braking & slightly slower straightline perspective.
People are now using the Cobb Access Port tuner, intake, exhaust, hi flow cat, pulley & are getting around 205-210 whp range. That's about as far as you can go with bolt ons.
02-17-2009, 10:44 AM
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its a great car, and when i drove it i felt that it handled better than the s2000. longer wheelbase and wider track.
ppl also fail to note that the rotary engine is much smoother than f20/22. its shifts like butter, i loved it.
i bought the s cause it was a convertible, i didnt need back seats and the gas mileage is too low on the rx8. also, i believe mazda will release an rx7 in a few years.
ppl also fail to note that the rotary engine is much smoother than f20/22. its shifts like butter, i loved it.
i bought the s cause it was a convertible, i didnt need back seats and the gas mileage is too low on the rx8. also, i believe mazda will release an rx7 in a few years.
02-17-2009, 11:32 AM
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My roommate has an RX-8. I ride it in regularly and have driven it on a few occasions.
It's definitely not as fast as my AP2, but it isn't too far behind. My car does feel a bit torquier, he said. Both cars need high revs to really be accelerating hard obviously.
The RX-8 is a tad softer. It isn't as sharp with steering response, but it does handle in a very neutral manner like the S2000. There's a little more body roll too.
It's still a really capable car if you can look past the quirkiness of the rotary engine and the love/hate styling. The S2000 does out-class it in SCCA if that's any indication of their relative performance. For a DD, the RX-8 is nice.
It's definitely not as fast as my AP2, but it isn't too far behind. My car does feel a bit torquier, he said. Both cars need high revs to really be accelerating hard obviously.
The RX-8 is a tad softer. It isn't as sharp with steering response, but it does handle in a very neutral manner like the S2000. There's a little more body roll too.
It's still a really capable car if you can look past the quirkiness of the rotary engine and the love/hate styling. The S2000 does out-class it in SCCA if that's any indication of their relative performance. For a DD, the RX-8 is nice.
02-17-2009, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by EVAN&MONICA,Feb 17 2009, 12:21 PM
I wish Mazda would bring back the RX7 
