Rx-8 rally car?
10-08-2002, 02:53 PM
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Rx-8 rally car?
How about a Rx-8 rally car? A 3 or 4 rotor 4wd drive rx-8 would make a good rally car in my opinon. I dont know a lot about rotary engines but could they be used for rallying?
10-08-2002, 06:15 PM
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I agree, the RX-8 would be a great rally car. Remember there was a very successful 4wd RX-7 rally car from Australia. This car competed successfully against other rally cars. A 3 rotor engine would, of course, offer far more torque than the 2 rotor. Maybe Mazda has something up their sleeves. Also, there is a Protoge Rally car that is being raced. Mazda's back in racing.
10-08-2002, 08:11 PM
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No, the Protege is the ideal rally car template. It's already the right size, just need to work on suspension and stuff... it could be a real competitor.. just throw a nice 3 rotor engine in it 
10-09-2002, 03:14 AM
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Yes, the Protege is the car that fits the bill for rallying... the 8 is too big...
Skoda's Octavia (no, i don't know the comparative dimensions...) is considered a whale in WRC circles, and i'm telling you, that thing is not that big. the Peugeot 206 WRC (best rally car in the world) is a rinky dinky itty bitty clown sized car that seriously kicks ***... their world champion driver Marcus Grunholm can barely fit into that damn thing... that's the right size: just barely big enough. so, a true four seater is just too big... a subcompact 2+2 fits the bill (room enough for 2, a fatass roll cage, and spare tyres and fire extinguishers, not to mention the itty bitty tool box), so in that regard the Protege maybe a little on the biggish size... like the Ford Focus Rally Car, it's kinda biggish... see what i mean by "just barely" big enough?? RX-8 is too big.
but yes, i could see (if the rules would allow it) the 8 against Porshe Cup cars... well, maybe... it'd have to be a far cry from the production version (obviously)
Skoda's Octavia (no, i don't know the comparative dimensions...) is considered a whale in WRC circles, and i'm telling you, that thing is not that big. the Peugeot 206 WRC (best rally car in the world) is a rinky dinky itty bitty clown sized car that seriously kicks ***... their world champion driver Marcus Grunholm can barely fit into that damn thing... that's the right size: just barely big enough. so, a true four seater is just too big... a subcompact 2+2 fits the bill (room enough for 2, a fatass roll cage, and spare tyres and fire extinguishers, not to mention the itty bitty tool box), so in that regard the Protege maybe a little on the biggish size... like the Ford Focus Rally Car, it's kinda biggish... see what i mean by "just barely" big enough?? RX-8 is too big.
but yes, i could see (if the rules would allow it) the 8 against Porshe Cup cars... well, maybe... it'd have to be a far cry from the production version (obviously)
10-11-2002, 11:14 AM
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Originally posted by Mazda man
I thought the Rx-8 would be smaller than a Ford Focus. Does anyone actually have the 8's dimensions?
I thought the Rx-8 would be smaller than a Ford Focus. Does anyone actually have the 8's dimensions?
Dimensions: 69.7" width, 52.8" height, 174.2" length. Front/rear track is 59.1"/59.5". Wheelbase is 106.3".
10-13-2002, 08:49 AM
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Originally posted by wakeech
the Peugeot 206 WRC (best rally car in the world) is a rinky dinky itty bitty clown sized car that seriously kicks ***... their world champion driver Marcus Grunholm can barely fit into that damn thing... that's the right size
the Peugeot 206 WRC (best rally car in the world) is a rinky dinky itty bitty clown sized car that seriously kicks ***... their world champion driver Marcus Grunholm can barely fit into that damn thing... that's the right size
Still the 206 is a great WRC!
10-13-2002, 07:37 PM
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Originally posted by PatrickB
From the RX-8 FAQ:
Dimensions: 69.7" width, 52.8" height, 174.2" length. Front/rear track is 59.1"/59.5". Wheelbase is 106.3".
From the RX-8 FAQ:
Dimensions: 69.7" width, 52.8" height, 174.2" length. Front/rear track is 59.1"/59.5". Wheelbase is 106.3".
10-13-2002, 08:03 PM
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im thinking a rotary powered MX-3 would be the ideal candidate for WRC. Stick 3 rotors in that sucker, give it 4wd and it would win all WRC championships until they start packing jets into rally cars.
10-13-2002, 08:05 PM
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I just compared that to a few other cars... it's a bit larger than I imagined... [/B][/QUOTE]
Fits pretty well in the sport sedan range, though looks to sit a bit lower than most, and a little shorter, too. It's also going to cost about $3-8000 less than these cars and weight in at least 300 pounds less, too. What cars were you comparing against?
Mazda RX-8: Length: 174.2 in. Width: 69.7 in. Height: 52.8 in. Wheel Base is 106.3".
BMW 330i: Length: 176.0 in. Width: 68.5 in. Height: 55.7 in. Wheel Base: 107.3 in.
BMW 330ci: Length: 176.7 in. Width: 69.2 in. Height: 53.9 in. Wheel Base: 107.3 in.
Lexus IS300: Length: 176.6 in. Width: 67.9 in. Height: 55.5 in. Wheel Base: 105.1 in.
MBenz C240: Length: 178.3 in. Width: 68.0 in. Height: 55.1 in. Wheel Base: 106.9 in.
Infiniti G35C: Length: 182.2 in. Width: 71.5 in. Height: 54.8 in. Wheel Base: 112.2 in.
Fits pretty well in the sport sedan range, though looks to sit a bit lower than most, and a little shorter, too. It's also going to cost about $3-8000 less than these cars and weight in at least 300 pounds less, too. What cars were you comparing against?
Mazda RX-8: Length: 174.2 in. Width: 69.7 in. Height: 52.8 in. Wheel Base is 106.3".
BMW 330i: Length: 176.0 in. Width: 68.5 in. Height: 55.7 in. Wheel Base: 107.3 in.
BMW 330ci: Length: 176.7 in. Width: 69.2 in. Height: 53.9 in. Wheel Base: 107.3 in.
Lexus IS300: Length: 176.6 in. Width: 67.9 in. Height: 55.5 in. Wheel Base: 105.1 in.
MBenz C240: Length: 178.3 in. Width: 68.0 in. Height: 55.1 in. Wheel Base: 106.9 in.
Infiniti G35C: Length: 182.2 in. Width: 71.5 in. Height: 54.8 in. Wheel Base: 112.2 in.
10-13-2002, 08:38 PM
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Let's see... I already have the BMW, don't like the IS300 and C240, G35 was too large... so none. :P
The RX-8 is much more sport oriented and less luxury oriented I think. Price wise, it is in the same class. Performance wise, should be well above. Luxury wise, should be on the low end. The RX-8 really does kind of defy definition.
The RX-8 is much more sport oriented and less luxury oriented I think. Price wise, it is in the same class. Performance wise, should be well above. Luxury wise, should be on the low end. The RX-8 really does kind of defy definition.
10-13-2002, 08:45 PM
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Originally posted by PatrickB
I just compared that to a few other cars... it's a bit larger than I imagined...
I just compared that to a few other cars... it's a bit larger than I imagined...
Fits pretty well in the sport sedan range, though looks to sit a bit lower than most, and a little shorter, too. It's also going to cost about $3-8000 less than these cars and weight in at least 300 pounds less, too. What cars were you comparing against?
10-14-2002, 01:44 PM
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Originally posted by Mazda man
It is larger than i thought:o
It is larger than i thought:o
It LOOKED MUCH smaller when pulled up next to that Atenza in the video!
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