mazda rx7 rt
07-29-2002, 06:36 PM
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mazda rx7 rt
if the rx 8 weight under 3.000 pound it should be as fast as the
95 rt version 0-60 5.3 1/4mile 14.1 maybe faster. 250hp is a lot for a little car and if that the case it should be suprior to the 350z
that weigth in a bit heavy at 3.330 pound.I think more like a
s2000 or a evolution that weigth in under 3000pound would be a
better comparsion issue.this is coming from a nissan fan.
rx8 is really sweet:D :D
95 rt version 0-60 5.3 1/4mile 14.1 maybe faster. 250hp is a lot for a little car and if that the case it should be suprior to the 350z
that weigth in a bit heavy at 3.330 pound.I think more like a
s2000 or a evolution that weigth in under 3000pound would be a
better comparsion issue.this is coming from a nissan fan.
rx8 is really sweet:D :D
07-31-2002, 05:11 PM
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Weight is the enemy here but I would be more concerned about handling than 0-60 and 1/4mile. It is better for the RX8 to be lighter and slower than heavier and faster. Straight line acceleration is not everything.
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It's all about the power to weight ratio. (My weights might be off on the RX7 and S2K, so feel free to correct me)
RX7 2850 lb, 255 hp; 11.18 lb/hp
350Z 3225 lb (track model), 287 hp; 11.24 lb/hp
S2000 2800 lb, 240 hp; 11.67 lb/hp
RX-8 2970 (from Road&Track preview), 250 hp; 11.65 lb/hp
Based on those numbers, I think you could assume that the RX-8 will be about as fast as the S2K, but a tick slower than the RX7 and 350Z. It may even be too close to call, since I've seen quoted 1/4 mile times in the high 13 sec range for all of those cars (except the RX-8 of course, since it isn't out yet).
RX7 2850 lb, 255 hp; 11.18 lb/hp
350Z 3225 lb (track model), 287 hp; 11.24 lb/hp
S2000 2800 lb, 240 hp; 11.67 lb/hp
RX-8 2970 (from Road&Track preview), 250 hp; 11.65 lb/hp
Based on those numbers, I think you could assume that the RX-8 will be about as fast as the S2K, but a tick slower than the RX7 and 350Z. It may even be too close to call, since I've seen quoted 1/4 mile times in the high 13 sec range for all of those cars (except the RX-8 of course, since it isn't out yet).
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