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#11 of 3616 More RX-8 stats by ambull Dec 07, 2001 (11:42 am)
I read in Car and Driver (I believe) that the weight Mazda is shooting for is 2900 pounds, achieved by use of aluminum hood, trunk and rear doors. Also, the HP is just under 250 (247 or 248). And the price is $30,000 or less. (They really had to do that, in my opinion, to match the 350Z.) So it all sounds good, if it really turns out that way!
#12 of 3616 by cyranno99 Dec 07, 2001 (11:53 am)
it would be great if those sportscars could keep their prices down, but GM couldn't do it with the latest generation of Corvette.... we all hope that prices won't skyrocket pass 40k.
#13 of 3616 information? by kroliph Dec 10, 2001 (5:28 am)
Has anyone heard anything about the performance numbers of this vehicle as well as what the weight of the final production version? The only way Mazda can hope to compete with the 350Z or the WRX STi is to keep the weight as low as possible. I think it might be a good idea for Mazda to offer a turbo version as a performance package. If the normal version will produce close to 250 hp, then a turbo version should crank out 300 hp without too much difficulty. Even a light-pressure turbo might be an interesting way to increase low end torque without putting too much stress on the engine.
#14 of 3616 Autoshow unveiling by boomn29 Jan 15, 2002 (10:22 am)
http://autoshow2002.carpoint.msn.com/Articlesmazda.aspx "With a new side-intake and side-exhaust layout, the engine produces 250 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque." No performance numbers listed though...
#15 of 3616 by cyranno99 Jan 15, 2002 (2:21 pm)
I think that they are trying to get the performance number in line with the previous generation RX-7. That would be just fine with me.
#16 of 3616 Weight by babylou Jan 15, 2002 (8:50 pm)
The rumour is the RX8 will come in at 2700 lbs. I would be amazed if this is true. I bet it's about 3,100 lbs.
#17 of 3616 by cyranno99 Jan 16, 2002 (9:59 am)
well, the RX-7 is about 2800 lbs. They supposedly use very light seats among other things. So I would say that the RX-8 could easily be under 3000 lbs.
#18 of 3616 re: Weight by ambull Jan 16, 2002 (10:55 am)
No way will the RX-8 weigh 3100 lbs. They are using aluminum for the hood, trunk and rear doors plus other weight-saving items. I'd bet it will be under 2800 lbs.
#19 of 3616 by cyranno99 Jan 16, 2002 (12:00 pm)
I would definitely get it if it can be under 2800 lbs.. that would be very tossable on the track or around the curves.
#20 of 3616 by sphinx99 Jan 16, 2002 (10:06 pm)
Will 2800lbs be enough weight reduction? The new Z is 3200lbs but has a big advantage in hp and a whopping advantage in torque over the RX-8. At 2800lbs the RX-8 would have a great top end but I'm not sure it would a whole lot faster than even an RSX-S off the line (which weighs the same/little less and will have similar torque numbers).   I'm not sure how competitive the RX-8 can be if it stays normally aspirated. Help me understand, why are they junking the turbo again? As someone else said, this would be killer with a low-boost turbo. Without it, the RX-8 stands to be an overpriced, underperforming vehicle by the time it actually comes to market. Replies to this message: gfedchak (Sep 26, 2004 9:58 pm) mazda04rx8 (Sep 27, 2004 8:58 am) graphicguy (Sep 27, 2004 1:24 pm) tomatnavy (Sep 27, 2004 2:27 pm)

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