roblucci

'08 Mazda RX-8 Sport (automatic)

'11 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS (automatic)

'07 Scion tC (automatic)

'10 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2 t(manual)



So which of these would win in a 10 MILE straight-road race?

just curious (:

atwood_101

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I'm gonna go ahead and say the Genesis coupe. Those things are pretty damn fast. TC's aren't very fast, and neither are lancers. And the auto rx8 is limited to around 130 mph. Pretty much whoever has the highest top speed since its a straight line race. You meant straight line right? lol.

Wind Dance

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Who cares they are 3/4 autos. Unless that auto 8 is forced induction then no point.

monchie

I'll say the rx8...enough said.

jasonrxeight

10 mile straight? which ever has the highest top speed wins.

roblucci

So what if I change the same Mazda into a manual instead??

Wingznut

iTrader: (1)

Yep. Kind of a silly question, isn't it? (Or am I missing something?)

paimon.soror

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Why do i have a feeling he is trying to decide what car to buy by figuring out which one is "the fastest".

And technically it wouldn't be the one with the highest top speed that would automatically win, there are a TON of factors from altitude, drag, humidity, weight, etc etc etc

jasonrxeight

still will be the fastest wins. at given altitude, drag, humidity, weight.

jasonrxeight

I suggest you do some research before asking questions, such as the engine difference, top speed between auto and manual, before people get mad.

wcs

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What kind of retarded question is this?!?!
Where the hell do you find a 10 mile straight?
The autobahn?

...... you're an idiot

9krpmrx8

iTrader: (46)

+1.

Wingznut

iTrader: (1)

Over 10 miles of straight road, top speed would be the predominate factor in victory. Altitude and humidity would be a constant between all four cars. Weight has minimal affect on top speed. And drag is a huge factor In top speed.

Stray

This thread sucks.

Chad D.

iTrader: (19)

A 1988 Mustang is faster. wtf.
Yes, this thread does suck.

Gr8Bullet

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pXt5...e_gdata_player

Nuff said....

roblucci

It's just an estimate or hypothetically speaking. I just wanted to know which one would be fastest while STAYING in the first place. I read one post saying that the Rx8 can't win in a straight track.

Do you want me to change the distance to a mile then?? Are you gonna be happy then?

StreetGT

Irrelevant question, the owner of the genesis is the winner because he is the only one with a manual transmission car.

I'm a little biased...

roblucci

Close! In my group of friends, I'm the only one who doesn't have a car yet, thus getting picked on a lot. I was hoping that a Mazda rx8 08 would be my first. And to get back at them, I want an affordable car enough to leave them in the dust. I know this would be my first and some people in this forum do not suggest people getting this as their first but I know I'm responsible enough. I was debating on whether to get this or a Nissan Altima coupe '10 v6, but it's too expensive. And yes those cars I listed, besides the mazda, are my friends' cars.

And yes that's all we could afford for a car. None of us are rich.

roblucci

Get the **** out then. All I needed was information but you aren't giving ****.

roblucci

Since some people here are being little b*tches, I'm gonna go ahead change the distance to 1 MILE.

Reason why I'm asking is because I'm getting mixed information. People are saying that the 8s are very powerful, have 230 hp, and 6.3 seconds for 0-60mph. Then I'm seeing other people say that they don't have a reach in a straight line race, only 130 mph.

I don't know which one is legit one but why would people buy this car when it only gets an average of 15 mpg and only had 130hp. That's way too weak for a "sports" car that has only that little power. Not worth it, imo.

StreetGT

Roblucci, Be careful...

8's are not a car to "buy because they are affordable".

I got mine for around $9000 with 70k miles on it. I bought it knowing that I would be getting 10-20 mpg(I regularly get 11mpg, almost all city) I also bought it knowing that due to it's rather impressive construction, any sort of body work would cost a fortune. For example.



That's a $1300 fix.

I can go on and on. But from what I can tell you are buying a car for the wrong reasons, I highly suggest you buy an 8, but with fair warning and do your research.

From what I can tell, what you are looking for is a turbo, N2O, '94 Honda civic hachback.

And in a 1 mile race the genesis and 8 would be close if the 8 driver knew what he was doing. The other cars aren't even in question...

roblucci

What about a manual 8??

roblucci

I'm still saving for 15k in two years. And since I have a job and have nothing else to spend it on, I still have the security of having funds for maintaining this car. I like this car and I really appreciate anyone who provides info for this car.

StreetGT

Now you are getting somewhere.

But seriously man if you are honestly considering buying an 8, just do a bunch more research. They are truly remarkable cars if you can learn how to own one properly.