jdj1971

Geez I hope they don't come out with this too soon. I don't want to upgrade before I have the first one broken in! it looks SWEET though. No specs yet but there's a pic.

http://rotarynews.com/view.php?id=147

Buger

Sweet huh? :D I thought I was going to scoop this one. Dan beat me to it.

ZoomZoom

I think that I’m calling my dealership tomorrow to see if that $500.00 deposit they are holding for my rx8 can be used for a Mazdaspeed rx8?

Hercules

I don't expect it to be out any time soon.. and to be honest I don't want to wait for it. The RX-8 is plenty car for me.

Buger

Hi ZoomZoom,

Before you get too excited, realize that Mazda is showing the Mazdaspeed RX-8 as a "reference exhibit" not as a "planned production car".

Do you remember how long its been since the RX-Evolv concept car? Even with MDI cutting development time, it will be awhile...

Brian

ZoomZoom

I’m telling you Herc, the wait would probably kill me. I’ve had my deposit down since April 8/02. But could you imagine?

I have to admit though that the rx8 has plenty of power for me also.

ZoomZoom

There is no way my present car would survive that long. Maybe I could least the rx8 until the Mazdaspeed version is available… :D

Hercules

Well then save yourself the added cash (not to mention insurance money) and buy yourself somethin nice

Keep in mind that a car that looks like that roaming MY streets would be sure to be messed with... besides if it looks that ricey I won't buy it. The RX-8 looks elegant and sporty which is why I like it; I don't like 'riced' up vehicles like the Evo and STi and now the MPS RX-8.. I'd rather let it be riced by the owner than the company.

ZoomZoom

You are right!

It’s been already an eight month wait for me and I guess that I am not thinking straight.

FnL

maaan that looks nice


do u guys think that bodykit and rims will be available on the market soon for regular rx-8s???

NashuaCLS

A more civilizaed MPS RX-8 would be something I will be putting a deposit on... The picture is just a concept... I am more interested in the mechanical aspects rather than the "look"

daedelgt

If they get rid of the wing it won't look so bad. The black wheels are a bit much too.

IWANTanRX8

I can already hear the horrid sound it will make when that front air splitter gets munched turning into my rather steep driveay apron!

Personally, I'm a big fan of Ford SVT's phillosphy of building a car: increase power, braking, and handling ability, but keep the exterior modifications tasteful and low-key, including making the rear wing an option. That body kit can only add weight to the car. How about making the Mazdaspeed RX-8 an exercise in REDUCING weight? If they could bring out even only 280 HP but somehow manage to chop 100-150 pounds off the curb weight, that would be really something.

But the RX sure looks great in silver, doesn't it?

pmacwill

I'm not too familiar with mazdaspeed, but I would think any asthetic mods would be available through them for existing rx-8s if they were to make a mazdaspeed right? or even if not. at least in terms of the body kit.

I mean from the looks of it all they really did is put a body kit on it, maybe changed the exhaust, tweaked a few things, and stripped the interior and redid it (you can see the different seats very clearly in a thread called something like 'silver rx-8 w/bodykit')

I can't see this car having a huger performance boost unless they somehow made it forced induction.

dcfc3s

Mazdaspeed traditionally has been a line of add-on components for Mazda vehicles. The RX-7 had a number of different body kits, wheels, shift *****, steering wheels, etc. available for it. In Japan, you could purchase Mazdaspeed products at the dealership and have them installed on the car with a warranty and everything.

Will there be a Mazdaspeed edition of the RX-8? Maybe. Will Mazdaspeed make a lineup of bolt-on body and performance parts? Definitely.

Remember, too, Mazdaspeed stuff is all very high quality, but has traditionally been rather pricey.

I wouldn't wait for the Mazdaspeed RX-8 - it's a REAL leap of faith that it would ever be developed. Pick out an RX-8 with what you want, and later on as aftermarket components become available modify it the way YOU want it to be.

Dale

Sputnik

Currently, the expectation is 300+hp w/o FI.

---jps

Good Duck

Check out my post in the "Media News" section for link to the specs.

LINK

jonny b

man, with that added power and a little wieght reduction, we would be looking at 9lbs/hp. that and added handling mods would make the mazdaspeed rx8 impressive.

any guestimations yet on the price?

oh, nevermind about the price, just realized, not considered production yet

Matteo

Here is a pic of rear side

Mazda man

*drool* I think i'll will be waiting for that if it goes into production.:D The only thing that would worry me is what iWANTanRx8 said about the front air splitter smashing off on gigantic speedbumps which are everywhere where I live.

Sputnik

And mind you, that is not the same Mazdaspeed concept that was displayed in the Tokyo Auto show.

---jps