i know this has been asked before, but it's frustrating considering the fact that there will be a mazdaspeed 3 coming out in only a couple years since its inception. in the event that they release an ms8, it'd be nice if they offer current rx-8 owners the option of having a factory turbo installed.i would gladly pay a premium just to have the accompanying warranty. however, it's probably more likely that they'll release a new rx-7 rather than a turbo 8. any thoughts on this?

 

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thanks for being incredibly annoying everytime you post

 

Ike is just afraid that the RX-8 would smoke his beloved WRX with a factory turbo :p

 

hehehehehe ah that's why we all like Ike :D i mean he won a presidency with that slogan.."i like ike" hehe

 

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Perhaps a super charger 1.6L

 

Even if it ever did happen...would you spend over 35k on one? Considering a fully loaded 05 RX-8 is about 35k msrp right now...how much do you think they'd price an F/I RX-8?

My guess is that they'd start around 35...and a loaded one would easily reach the low to mid 40s. Still interested? What's the weather like over there?

 

Wasn't the hydrogen RX8 equipped with an electric assist turbo? Also, the 2004 parts manual has this peculiar part listed. #23-701 Turbocharger Studs

 

Not necessarily. MazdaSpeed vehicles are traditionally not priced that far from the loaded standard models. Funny how none of them really sell particularly well despite this fact though.

The difference between a regular Mazda6s and a MazdaSpeed Mazda6 is less than $4000.

That ~$4000 buys 54 horsepower, 88lb/ft torque, AWD, HID, DSC, a 6-Speed MTX with LSD, 18" wheels, upgraded drivetrain and suspension components, and other "smaller" items like different-trim interior, different body kit, optional free two-tone leather, unique paint options, 'Smart' keyless system, and at least the option of having a factory navigation system (for an additional cost). In fact a base MazdaSpeed6 (which really isnt that "base") is actually cheaper than a loaded Mazda6s GT by a small margin.

Now the MazdaSpeed RX-8 isn't going to be getting a fraction of all those options so it doesn't need to cost much more at all. Couple thousand at the most.

To put that into perspective it's more than $4,000 to from a base Mazda6i to a non-optioned Mazda6s Sport. And all you get there is a 60hp, 38lb/ft of torque, a bodykit, 17" wheels, ACC, and electro-luminescent gauges. And LOTS of people buy a 6s rather than a 6i without a second though.

 

not for 40k, no

 

yeah, i've seen you post this before. however, i can't help but think that they had entertained the idea at one point in doing this, but have now completely dismissed the possibility of putting in a turbo

 

It's anyone's guess at this point. However, I don't think the existence of a Mazdaspeed RX-8 would affect thier plans one way or the other on whether or not a 4th gen RX-7 is produced, as Mazda has repeatedly stated that all their cars will have Mazdaspeed versions.

Anyway, my predicion is that it will pan out something like this:

RX-8, 1.3l NA
Mazdaspeed RX-8, 1.3L Turbo

RX-7, 1.6L NA
Mazdaspeed RX-7: 1.6L Turbo

 

Have they released pricing on the mazdaspeed 6 yet other than magazine conjecture? I'm considering trading my audi s4 for a ms6 if they don't give some info on the ms 8 soon.

 

yes there will be an rx-8 turbo factory. mazda will be coming out with a mazda speed addition with turbo in late 06 or in 07

 

No one knows but Mazda. We'll know for certain when they want us to know. It isn't right now though and everything to this point is pure speculation.

 

You're welcome :D

 

I talked to a service advisor at my local dealership that is normally pretty in the loop, and he said that Mazda was developing turboes for both the 3 and the 8, but they were having problems with overheating, and are going back to R&D for now. It seems pretty reasonable. A lot more reasonable than him telling me it had 350hp, and was coming out at the end of summer. I appreciated the honest answer.

 

Official pricing has been out on the MazdaSpeed6 for several months now. You should be able to get the pricing a variety of places ranging from MazdaUSA's website to Edmunds.com.

 

yes there is a potential plan for a Twin Turbo RX-8. Mazda has been working with HKS but have postponed the project due to the working and releasing of the mazdaspeed 6. i heard this from my dealership in NJ and HKS also hinted it in July '05 issue of Modified Magazine

 

Wasn't this determined to be a carry-over from the FD or something? I remember reading that it wasn't a clue afterall.

 

If that's true - thanks. It's been bugging me ever since dannobre showed it to me.

 

what are you lot complaining about!

$40k for a MSturbo! thats pea nuts! i paid more than that for a 5sp with leather!

if they do bring out such a toy i will be at the dealers with my cheque book waiting!

 

One of the tuner mags had a white Mazda development RX-8 on the cover (Speed Magazine or something). I think the issue was about a year ago. It was a toy for the Mazda engineers to play with, apparently.

Anyway...they had a hood scoop and blower. I think they said it developed 275 HP (did not specify at the wheels or engine dyno) and really improved the torque at the low RPMs.

What I want to know is when will they stick a 3 rotor engine into something?

 

My mail man told me they're waiting to put a 4-rotor in the new rx9 that's coming out next year :D
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I read that in another forum also, it must be true