Just curious to know. I don't know what is the official top speed of the RX-8. Has anyone went up to whatever the car will do and experienced any kind of speed limiter/rev limiter etc.?

Personally the fastest I've went was around 225km/h. Still lots of revs left in 6th, and still very stable.

 

So did you do this on a public road?

 

240, in 5th gear, beeper going.

If I change to 6th there isn't enough oomph, speed just slowly drops off.

S

 

Didn't someone else start a thread like this not long ago?

 

I've wented sooooooo fast .......

 

I went about 190Km/h (I think that's around 4th redline) on the Coquihalla Hwy during my roadtrip to and from Vancouver. The ride was a bit bumpy, but otherwise smooth, very stable and road noise more quiet than I expected.

 

They're like weeds, as soon as one's started and gets deleted by the mods another crops up not much later.

Oh well at least I'll get a free postcount off of this one before it's vaporized

 

Yes this thread is a bit of a dupe.

240 seems to be the max in 5th, As stealth mentioned a stock 8 doesnt have the oomph to get there in 6th.

though it would be fun to try comming down the Coquihalla in the summer

FYI when your fuel lights on there an automatic cutoff of 140 reguardless of what gear your in.

 

"FYI when your fuel lights on there an automatic cutoff of 140 reguardless of what gear your in."


....I didn't know that!

S

 

Wait a sec... I could have sworn there's a speed limiter on this car???
If my memory serves me right, the limiter should kick in around 138mph?? (according to R&T of course...)

Personally, I've only been to 265km/h. I was still accelerating but we noticed the 2nd gen RX-7's were getting left behind. So the 3rd gen's decided to slow down a bit.

 

YEA for the free post count!!!

 

I did it on the 404 a few months ago chasing a G35 sedan who almost hit me when it passed me cutting into my lane at a very high rate of speed, so I had to show him some colours.

So 240 seems to be max a stock RX8 eh?

 

R&T was 148mph
http://www.roadandtrack.com/assets/d...2003171557.pdf

That I know of, the lowest tested speed was 144, otherwise I thought it was limited at 148? Some euro mags quoted 155mph, so??? I remember hearing a German guy on here saying he has maintained 150mph indicated speeds with a limiter kicking in at 155 (indicated).

As for me...working for the insurance industry...no comment.

 

Well considering that I've been a member for three years now and only have 108...scartch that 109 posts I gotta gets them when I's can. That or spend less time posting in the lounge. Or even better yet, start a thread on poor gas mileage!!!

 

The weeds are getting out of hand. Now the autos decided to start a fastest speed thread also.

Oh, well. *****. One more free post.

 

250kmh or so...then i ran out of room...

 

250 km/h indicated by the speedometer, but the actual speed is usually lower.

The important thing is this car can go from 100 to 180 in a hurry, and that's really the more useful range for your average illegal driving.

 

LMAO, thats like saying" I can carry 300lbs of pot, but I only like 50 on my back so I can run."

But it is true, car feels almost limited bellow 100.

 

141 mph. gps wass enabled..

beers

 

So thats why you had to drop a new engine in the 7 of yours.

 

On highway the car have no problem to do 250km/h...But not very smart....
If you go check my video on my RX-8 on the race track, on this race track I can only go to 175km/h...this is very good compare to my Mazda3 that was only going to 135km/h at the same spot...
Difference with 2 video (mazda3/RX8) Mazda have a Koni ajustable suspension and RX8 was stock with only 800km on speedo...
Very bumby with mazda3 koni...

 

200 km/h for me....

 

where can I check your videos on the track?

which track is it?

The stock rx8 setup is pretty good even for track use. It's got too much roll, but the grip, balance, and adjustability are all amazing for a stock setup. =)

 

On my website
www.racingpurposeonly.com
Track is ASE in St-eustache, QC (Canada)
Autodrome St-eustache.
If you guy's have more of your car with different track please send me e-mail on my website so I can upload your photos or video..
Look all other with different track...video and photos have some touch up if you need...This site is Free for all you racers...
We host your stuff...Rules #1 your car have at least one attemps on a real race track ou 1/4 miles..

please dont comment on my driving on the RX8..it is very poor...one full years with mazda3..and suddenly change to RX8 I lost all my Mark! and braking spot was not the same..not to speech about the steering wheel..lol You can see that i'm missin g all curve..lol
Can wait for this Spring to get back on track,,,

 

I've always have trouble loading that site for some reason.
Is it suppose to load automatically? I can never get in...