Winning

"Reply from Mazda Australia regarding our 177kw

Thank you for your email regarding the RX8.
>
> We advise the following concerning the power capacity of this upcoming
> model.
>
> The 184kW previously quoted as the power of the Australian RX-8 was
> measured using the SAE methodology. The newly quoted 177kW uses ECE
> methodology and is far more specific. The conversion from SAE to ECE
> accounts for part of the change to 177kW, with the balance being the
> result of a different fuel map and peak power rpm number of 8,200
> (previously 8,500), which accounts for the rest. So the drop from 184 kW
> is partly a technical change because of the measurement methodology (SAE
> to ECE) and partly a realignment of the PCM of the engine to align ADR
> engines with European (UK) engines and their emission requirements.
>
> Please note this engine will also meet Euro Stage 3 emissions which are
> not yet standard in Australia.
>
> We trust this information will be of assistance.
>
>
Yours sincerely
Steve Groves
National Customer Service
Mazda Australia Pty Limited
* 1800 034 411

Lensman

That guy is a born politician. You've been royally screwed and yet he tries to make it seem like a 'feature'. I despair of this world.

RobDickinson

But alternativly if the missing ps is down to fuel mapping then that should be an easy fix....

Winning

Yup, if it is just the fuel mapping it should be easy..:p

Lock & Load

The real truth is that we have been given a revised version of the european spec rx8 to change the engine management system will require a different chip to get power up to 184kw and 216nm. Not only will this be more expensive but it may void your mazda warranty .If we are getting the european spec car why arent we getting the rear lip spoiler ,or the rear fog light ,or the option of the moon roof , your right steve would make a good politician the fact is it does not make any difference ,the rx8 is missing 7kw and 5nm of power ,it does not mater what explanation your given .FACTS ARE FACTS .

Lensman

Well you've probably noticed but we've been screwed too. The UK car will only have 231bhp instead of the 240bhp we expected. Emissions controls again. Why didn't they test the bloody engine against the known standards BEFORE publicising it?! Grrrr....
(Sorry to invade you again.)

Winning

No you are not invading us, we are always part of england.:p

Lock & Load

The biggest MISTAKE the brithish made was in not keeping australia for themselves , and shifting the whole english population down under .We enjoy a great livestyle here in australia we are not over crowded ,plenty of wine woman and song, and a more powerfull rx8 HAHA HA .I always thank you english for giving us the QUEENSLAND were i happen to live,and even your queen only gets to visit .

Lock & Load

Lensman and other english rx8ers,you guys are really coping it inthe rearwith this further downgrade to 231bhp ,sorry to hear it ,how is this going to effect your torque figures ?/ .personally i also aint to happy with a lot of little issues with the rx8 i may wait for the rx7 where i think lot of the hiccups that mazda seems to be having will be hopefully ironed out .

ed hall

i don't like sheep! Why are you guys getting the more powerful version?

Goodday Mate! How's Sheila?

Lensman

On behalf of the UK may I apologise...

RX-3_13B_Tommo

it's G'day. Thank God I'm Irish

takahashi

It is another Government scam. I am a Republican - if I tell Mazda that do you think I will get the NthAmerica model???

Joke aside. I think the 184kW is only conservative. I am planning to sort out the intake and exhaust manifold and the exhaust once I have my hands on the car - One thing I have to ask - prob in the wrong forum - Black or Silver???

ed hall

Sorry all, my comment was not meant to offend anyone. I've lost a lot of friends and family who have immigrated to Australia and are loving every minute of it.