Audi TT vs Mazda RX8...
08-05-2008, 02:21 PM
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Audi TT vs Mazda RX8...
And its a 2.0TT Convertible DSG...
Rx8 have to win or it will suck so bad...losing to a poswer car!
I am not really sure about the torque though hm...CHECK IT OUT!
http://www.dpccars.com/car-videos-08...-Mazda-RX8.htm
Rx8 have to win or it will suck so bad...losing to a poswer car!
I am not really sure about the torque though hm...CHECK IT OUT!
http://www.dpccars.com/car-videos-08...-Mazda-RX8.htm
08-05-2008, 03:06 PM
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Not surprised by the outcome - a fwd 2.0L turbo Audi TT isn't in the same performance class as our cars. The tables might have been different if the v6 awd TT was tested (but that model is even more expensive).
For those that can't view the video at work, the test results were:
Willow Springs lap times
Audi TT = 1'41.26
RX-8 = 1'39.99
1/4 mile drag race
Audi TT = 14.8
RX-8 = 14.5
For those that can't view the video at work, the test results were:
Willow Springs lap times
Audi TT = 1'41.26
RX-8 = 1'39.99
1/4 mile drag race
Audi TT = 14.8
RX-8 = 14.5
08-05-2008, 04:03 PM
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Results can be found here.
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...omparison_test
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...omparison_test
08-05-2008, 06:20 PM
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08-05-2008, 06:30 PM
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ok i just actually watched the video....they use the base model fwd 2.o convertable
get the 250p coupe quattro...it would have been a diff story.....they went easy on the 8
get the 250p coupe quattro...it would have been a diff story.....they went easy on the 8
08-05-2008, 06:54 PM
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i actually traded in a modded a4 quattro w/tiptronic for the rx8. out of everything i test drove, the rx8 was the only thing that was an upgrade. everything else felt like a step back. i also test drove the tt. you can look at the times all you want, but the feel of the cars is the real difference. having had datsun 280z's, a prelude, an rx7 turbo II, toyota mr2 spyder, a boxster, and the a4 quattro, nothing beats a mid-engine (even if front mid-engine ala the rotary) layout. others may be faster, but you'll enjoy the drive more in a mid-engine.
08-05-2008, 08:10 PM
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They found a car in the same price range that is also billed as being a 4-seater sports car, I don't see how that is going easy...
08-05-2008, 08:56 PM
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Powering the wrong wheels didn't stop the Audi from posting the second-best time around the track, though, and it came away with the shortest braking distance, too. It also earned top marks in fuel economy, both from the EPA and our aggressive drivers. -Car and Driver
08-06-2008, 08:17 AM
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Finally a person who can drive the RX-8 like it was meant to be driven.
I like the mini furai sound coming from the RX-8 at high rpms....
Good find, good video, drivers comments were status quo in my book.
I like the mini furai sound coming from the RX-8 at high rpms....
Good find, good video, drivers comments were status quo in my book.
08-06-2008, 10:59 AM
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08-06-2008, 11:44 AM
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I do admit that I find the TT mkII very attractive exterior wise. When I no longer value driving experience as much and I have more coin, I would consider a Quattro version...... nah I'd get a Cayman.