CherryTreeRx-8

I had not had the car long when I noticed that one of my Wing "Z" badges had fallen off. Nowhere to be found.

I couldn't locate any to buy so I had these 3D printed. Slightly nervous about the outcome, but they arrived this week and are great....

Seanlhy

What does the PZ stand for?

CherryTreeRx-8

P = Prodrive who redesigned the suspension for this special edition.
Z = Oz who design the bespoke wheels.

Seanlhy

Oh gotcha, we didn't get that spec here in the US but that's pretty cool.

CherryTreeRx-8

No worries - it was a UK only SE, and only 350 in Galaxy Grey (450 in black). There are only just over 100 PZ's on the road in the UK and do it's becoming rare in itself.

Here's some info from my PZ Facebook page:

Mazda RX-8 PZ Specs
The Mazda RX-8 PZ was a special edition of the RX-8, developed in collaboration with Prodrive, a UK motorsport and technology company.

"Mazda RX-8 PZ Specifications:

Engine:
Type: 13B-MSP RENESIS (Rotary Engine)
Displacement: 1.3 litres (2 x 654 cc)
Power: Around 231 PS (170 kW; 228 hp) at 8,200 rpm
Torque: 211 N·m (156 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm

Transmission:
6-speed manual

Exterior Features:
Re-designed rear spoiler
Special Prodrive-designed 18-inch alloy wheels
'PZ' badging
Two colors: Brilliant Black and Galaxy Grey

Suspension:
Optimized by Prodrive with Eibach coil springs and Bilstein dampers for enhanced handling.

The springs and dampers were up rated by 60% which, with the suspension lowered by 15mm improved handling and stability significantly.

Exhaust:
A bespoke exhaust system that alters the car's note.

Performance:
0-60 mph: Approx. 6.4 seconds
Top Speed: Approx. 146 mph (235 km/h)

Brakes:
Ventilated disc brakes on both front and rear

Weight:
Approximately 1,380 kg (3,042 lbs)"

​​​Cheers

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