Interior sound level (i.e., road noise)?
Does anyone know where to find the interior noise levels for the 8 (and other cars)? I've searched the forums and internet in general and cannot find anything. Do any of the car reviewers/magazines still post numbers for idle, max. accelleration, and cruising at 60?
I've been lurking and reading for a while and I'm sure the 8 will be more than quiet enough but I'm just looking to quantify it. |
Try Road & Track
Road & Track includes interior noise in dBA.
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Thanks.
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I have very sensitive hearing and I find the RX-8 subjectively quiet, especially for a sports car. Of course, nowhere as quiet as a Camry, Lexus or other sedan. I paid attention to the dB number before I bought my RX: the RX had one of the quietest cabins among small sports cars. If I recall correctly, the G35 was a tad quieter and the Z-350 was a bit noiser.
The RX-8 puts out a raspy sound during acceleration, as a sports car should, but it's quiet during cruise especially on asphalt. A quiet cruise is important on long rides. When I have new speakers and a subwoofer installed I might have extra sound insulation like dynamat applied. |
From C&D April 2003 in dBA
Idle Full Throttle 70MPH cruising SVT Mustang Cobra 50 82 72 Infiniti G35C 43 77 71 Mazda RX-8 46 79 73 |
Sounds good
All I can say from the drives I've taken thus far...the sounds are GR8!
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Driving on long road trips, the interior noise is minimal. And no air leaks or tire noise either!
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I've noticed the Bridgestones get louder with miles.
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