190 or 230bhp model?
 

hi all,

going to look at buying an rx8 later..

its 6 speed, but does not have leather interior..

The owner is old and does not know which bhp model it is..
Is there a way in which i can tell??

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2140542

:dunno:

yeah... the manuals never came with a 4-port engine, so you're all good.

nice one :)

so im safe to say its 230?

yup.
4-port = lower power engine.
6-port = higher power engine.
All manuals are 6-port.
'04-'05 autos were 4-port.
'06-current autos are now 6-port.

perfect..

cheers man

It's not a USA car, but with a 9,000 rpm redline it's definitely a 231.

In the UK you can get a 4 port manual, sold as the 192. It has a 5 speed 'box and a 7,500 rev limit.

i think it was imported from japan not too long ago.. according to the seller

Higher bhp means it came from Japan and less nor no emission laws from that country.

Some important information that the OP hasn't supplied. He's in Ireland. Not in North America.

cheers lads..

took the car anyway and am very impressed