RX-8 Info
When is the release date?
And what are the exact specs on it? |
Re: RX-8 Info
Originally posted by ejmack1 When is the release date? And what are the exact specs on it? |
so anyone have any set specs on the car......
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Earliest it hits the shores is fall 2002 for national debut as a 2003 model.
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Latest word I've heard is it will be introduced at the NAIAS (Detroit Auto Show) next month.
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Yea, I'm interested to see the final hp and torque numbers. Also interested to see how long those huge 6 piston calipers stick around :) Man, if that thing came stock with 6 piston calipers and 14" rotors!!!
One small thing I wish Mazda would hear - make the damn stock indash have RCA pre-outs! That's such a pet peeve of mine, make a factory CD player that's compatable with aftermarket amps. |
Originally posted by 91AWDDSM Latest word I've heard is it will be introduced at the NAIAS (Detroit Auto Show) next month. Anyone going to the autoshow? |
Hehe, can't wait till it comes, my dad will be doing some of the PDIs for them, which means, I might be able to go for a ride or even drive them(I'm 15 now, so when it comes out, I will be 17)
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Yep, Detroit is the official North American debut. Too bad not LA in 2 weeks. (Jan 5)
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rx8 specs
General
Vehicle Type: 4-door coupe Driven Wheels: Rear Pass. Capacity: 4 Price Range: Est. $30,000-$35,000 Assy. Point: Japan Engine Layout: Longitudinal mounted front engine Disp./Cylinders: 1.308 L 2-Rotor Wankel Rotary Bhp@RPM: 250 @ 8500 Torque (lb.-ft.)@RPM: 153 @ 7500 Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection Transmission Type: Automanual # Ratios: 6-speed Steering Type: Rack-and-pinion Power Assist: Electronically-controlled motor assist Suspension Type F/R: Independent/Independent Fr. Susp. Links: Double Wishbone Fr. Damper: Tube Shock Fr. Springs: Coil R. Susp. Links: Double Wishbone Rr. Damper: Tube Shock Rr. Springs: Coil Wheels/Tires Tire Size F/R: F: 225/50ZR19, R: 245/45ZR19 Whl. Size (in.)/Type F/R: 19-inch Brakes Fr. Diameter (in.): 14.0, 6-piston caliper Rr. Diameter (in.): 14.2, 4-piston caliper ABS: yes Traction Cont.: Dynamic Stability Control Vehicle Dimensions Front Track (in.): 58.7 Rear Track (in.): 59.1 Height (in.): 52.4 Length (in.): 170.3 Wheelbase (in.): 106.3 Width (in.): 70.1 Interior Specs Cargo Volume (cu. ft.): 10.6 |
I hope you're wrong about that price, cuz it'll never sell for over $30,000. I've always heard the target range was mid $20's.
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Re: rx8 specs
The torque spec of 153 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm sounds alright but surely that's not the peak torque, right? If it is not, what is the max torque?
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Shooting for $29k.. :)
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Originally posted by Toadman Shooting for $29k.. :) |
Well, that is if the EVO is better than the US version of the "Lancer" That thing is a joke! At least to the DSM people it is. They were very dissappointed when it came here all watered down.
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Yo,
Dave, you got your words up in lights at the display? What did you say? "The RX-8 is the SHIT." "Rotaries Kick Ass!" "I'm gonna put a 150 shot on the Renesis!" *grin* All kidding aside, what DID you say? I'm totally curious! Kevin Sproul 1989 GTUs "I wrote no deep messages on my slip..." |
Originally posted by RarestRX Dave, you got your words up in lights at the display? What did you say? "The RX-8 is the SHIT." "Rotaries Kick Ass!" "I'm gonna put a 150 shot on the Renesis!" *grin* All kidding aside, what DID you say? I'm totally curious! Kevin Sproul 1989 GTUs "I wrote no deep messages on my slip..." I guess we will see when the show hits town. Is anyone going? I would really like to get some shots of it with whatever I said :D |
Yo,
So the survey was after Sevenstock where they called for volunteers? We were so burnt from being there all day/traveling we bailed on that. What was it like? Dude, I just thought how cool it'll be if all the car rags take pics of the RX-8 and yer words of wisdom are right there! You must be dying of curiousity! KS 1989 GTUs "All Rotor." |
Originally posted by RarestRX Yo, So the survey was after Sevenstock where they called for volunteers? We were so burnt from being there all day/traveling we bailed on that. What was it like? Dude, I just thought how cool it'll be if all the car rags take pics of the RX-8 and yer words of wisdom are right there! You must be dying of curiousity! KS 1989 GTUs "All Rotor." I got a selected by someone to be involved in the questioning to get ideas for the layout and so forth. They just liked something I said I guess! Damn I wish I knew what it was!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Yo,
All I can say is: SUGOI! ("Awesome!" in Japanese.) KS 1989 GTUs "No one asks for MY input. *sniff*." |
I agree with BOOSTD 7...
We're doomed if that thing breaks 30K. It needs to stay way into the 20's. Even if cars with the same over all power are low 30's...they are sport cars not sport sedans. Oh well...all we can do is wait and see.
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It better make the Montreal auto show! I doubt it, of course there's never anything worth seeing here!
Can't wait to see the final version and numbers either! I wouldn't trust a Mazda salesman when it come to FACTS regarding the RX-8, when I talked about it to a Mazda dealer here, he didn't even know what the hell I was taling about:eek: |
It better make the Montreal auto show! I doubt it, of course there's never anything worth seeing here!
Can't wait to see the final version and numbers either! I wouldn't trust a Mazda salesman when it come to FACTS regarding the RX-8, when I talked about it to a Mazda dealer here, he didn't even know what the hell I was taling about:eek: |
This reply is in responce to someone who was bashing the way foreign cars are brought into the USA. Basically most foreign cars are toned down when brough into the united states... I hear everyone's pain, but look what has already happened to the american muscle!! GM is cutting back on all F-Body productions as well as the entire Oldsmobile line of cars. This is not a very good thing since Ford is now the prime company for muscle and sport cars (including Mazda, owned by Ford).
I love foreign cars and I've only owned hondas, acuras, and now I have a Saab and an 1987 tII RX7, but we still live in an american market which must maintain control of the driving thrill. Again I know people are gonna get mad at me but its just the way things have to be as long as the Three Automobile Companies are still existant. Hopefully Ford will allow this RX8 to whooop the ass of a new Cobra, for less than a Cobra. That would be sooo sweet! |
The latest I heard was early 2003 for availability. So that obviously means it might be available sooner in certain regions. And I also was told the same thing about the price 29-33k wich puts in the market to try and compete with the BMW intro series and audi intro series. I don't know how realistic that is but I guess we'll find out. On the plus side if the yen stays where it is most Japanese cars should cost even less when they hit the states, so it may stay profitable for them.
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