$42,000 MazdaSpeed RX-8
11/19/04, 06:34 AM
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2004 MAZDASPEED MAZDA RX-8
AS-TESTED PRICE: $41,566 Powertrain: 1.3-liter twin-rotary; rwd, six-speed manual
OUTPUT: 238 hp @ 8500 rpm, 159 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
CURB WEIGHT: 3029 pounds
AS-TESTED PRICE: $41,566 Powertrain: 1.3-liter twin-rotary; rwd, six-speed manual
OUTPUT: 238 hp @ 8500 rpm, 159 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
CURB WEIGHT: 3029 pounds
11/19/04, 12:35 PM
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Originally posted by thezeppelin8@November 19, 2004, 12:13 PM
i wanna see some pics of it. the rx-8 really is all about the looks and the novelty of owning a renisis
i wanna see some pics of it. the rx-8 really is all about the looks and the novelty of owning a renisis
11/19/04, 02:20 PM
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yeah, i was really expecting them to pop a turbo in their for this car, bump it up to at least 255 hp or something. Meh, its still one of the most attractive cars out there right now in my opinion.
11/20/04, 08:53 AM
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Low weight is one thing, but the "low" you're talking about with the Elise is very, very low, less than 2000 lbs. I believe. This car weighs over 1000 lbs. (~3000 lbs.) more than that. A turbocharged version with 350+ horses and reasonable torque would make this a competitive car in the segment.
11/20/04, 10:08 AM
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Originally posted by thezeppelin8@November 19, 2004, 10:03 PM
its uglier
its uglier
11/21/04, 02:01 PM
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Originally posted by 68notch@November 20, 2004, 9:56 AM
Low weight is one thing, but the "low" you're talking about with the Elise is very, very low, less than 2000 lbs. I believe. This car weighs over 1000 lbs. (~3000 lbs.) more than that. A turbocharged version with 350+ horses and reasonable torque would make this a competitive car in the segment.
Low weight is one thing, but the "low" you're talking about with the Elise is very, very low, less than 2000 lbs. I believe. This car weighs over 1000 lbs. (~3000 lbs.) more than that. A turbocharged version with 350+ horses and reasonable torque would make this a competitive car in the segment.
11/21/04, 03:27 PM
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Originally posted by matic+November 21, 2004, 4:04 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (matic @ November 21, 2004, 4:04 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-68notch@November 20, 2004, 9:56 AM
Low weight is one thing, but the "low" you're talking about with the Elise is very, very low, less than 2000 lbs. I believe. This car weighs over 1000 lbs. (~3000 lbs.) more than that. A turbocharged version with 350+ horses and reasonable torque would make this a competitive car in the segment.
Low weight is one thing, but the "low" you're talking about with the Elise is very, very low, less than 2000 lbs. I believe. This car weighs over 1000 lbs. (~3000 lbs.) more than that. A turbocharged version with 350+ horses and reasonable torque would make this a competitive car in the segment.
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11/21/04, 10:00 PM
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it is lacking in the power department isnt it? i wish they did do something to this car to make it more powerful. i do, however really like the way it loox.
Mazda spies (yeah we know you're here too) listen: drop in the 4.0L from the mustang V6 to this car. add a blower. put on a sticker price of ~$30K-35K. you will be happy. but keep the rotary as the base car. if y'all do this the the car would have the power to match the looks.
do this and i might actually consider a Japanese car purchase. frankly, the only Japenese cars i like @ all rite now are this car n the 350Z.
now that i think of it, you dont even need the blower. just the 4.0L V6 would help. DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT
you know you want to
and if my photoshop trial hadnt died, i'd make you all a chop to base ur design on.
Mazda spies (yeah we know you're here too) listen: drop in the 4.0L from the mustang V6 to this car. add a blower. put on a sticker price of ~$30K-35K. you will be happy. but keep the rotary as the base car. if y'all do this the the car would have the power to match the looks.
do this and i might actually consider a Japanese car purchase. frankly, the only Japenese cars i like @ all rite now are this car n the 350Z.
now that i think of it, you dont even need the blower. just the 4.0L V6 would help. DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT
you know you want to
and if my photoshop trial hadnt died, i'd make you all a chop to base ur design on.
11/22/04, 05:34 PM
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That isn't a true Mazdaspeed RX-8. If you read the Autoweek article, it states:
If you go to the Mazdaspeed website, there's no mention of the RX-8, only the Mazdaspeed 6 and Miata.
Don’t be confused: This is not a MazdaSpeed-tuned car so much as it is a car tuned by MazdaSpeed equipment. The difference is that one comes equipped with all the parts, whereas this car showcases mostly the cosmetic and suspension upgrades.
11/23/04, 05:29 PM
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Originally posted by future9er24@November 23, 2004, 5:48 PM
so its like some one just putting a partial Saleen bodykit and some upgrades on their stang.
also, are there any plans for a topless version of the RX-8?
so its like some one just putting a partial Saleen bodykit and some upgrades on their stang.
also, are there any plans for a topless version of the RX-8?
11/24/04, 04:01 PM
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Originally posted by future9er24@November 23, 2004, 6:48 PM
coolio, now they just need to implement my drivetrain plans :angry:
coolio, now they just need to implement my drivetrain plans :angry: