Gas Hogs - RX8 Listed

Feb 21, 2008 | 04:53 PM

Gauge

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Gas Hogs - RX8 Listed

Not sure if this has been posted yet, if so sorry I overlooked it. But anyways on my homepage which is yahoo, the top news headline was gas hogs and a pic of the RX8.

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...re+page-7.html

Feb 21, 2008 | 04:57 PM

Leesha

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Originally Posted by Gauge

You beat me to it. I was just about to post also...

Feb 21, 2008 | 05:05 PM

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At least it was a somewhat positive article. I guess we have to pay for our pleasure. The Accord maybe faster in a straight line but isn't any way near as much fun to drive than the 8.

Feb 21, 2008 | 05:10 PM

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lol I saw this too. The 8 may eat a lot of gas, but I still love it.

Feb 21, 2008 | 05:27 PM

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and this is news how?

Feb 21, 2008 | 05:42 PM

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ha ^ now i only need to type-

"ditto"

Feb 21, 2008 | 05:46 PM

ChattyRX8

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I guess sexiness has its price...

Feb 21, 2008 | 06:06 PM

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I still do not understand what the basis is for the 8 being considered a "gas hog". Is it the small engine size?

Feb 21, 2008 | 06:40 PM

photo chick

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ahhh! i made a thread for this a little while ago in the lounge

Feb 21, 2008 | 09:53 PM

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The CX-7 also made it on the list as well, but C&D was flattering to both, esp. the CX-7.

Feb 21, 2008 | 10:43 PM

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Now we have two threads on this!

Feb 21, 2008 | 10:50 PM

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Actually there are three. Here, Lounge and Discussion.

Feb 22, 2008 | 01:03 AM

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Gauge

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I was first so

Feb 22, 2008 | 03:37 AM

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Actually there are three. Here, Lounge and Discussion.

Fail

Feb 22, 2008 | 10:56 AM

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My baby made the gas hog list. I'm so proud...

Feb 22, 2008 | 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by altspace

I still do not understand what the basis is for the 8 being considered a "gas hog". Is it the small engine size?

In this case it is probably the mpg/power ratio. They were quick to point out the corvette as having over 200 more hp and over 200 more lbs torque yet still getting 5+ mpg more.

...but then they also mentioned the 16x they are working on will supposedly make things a lot better. I'll believe it when I see it.

Feb 22, 2008 | 11:17 AM

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At least the RX-8 is getting more cover time on things...

Feb 22, 2008 | 11:51 AM

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and this is news how?

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Originally Posted by ChattyRX8

I guess sexiness has its price...

in women and in cars, YES.

Feb 22, 2008 | 11:51 AM

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Actually there are three. Here, Lounge and Discussion.

zoom: hit the magic 'merge' button.

Feb 22, 2008 | 01:13 PM

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makes me want the 16x more n more.

Feb 22, 2008 | 01:17 PM

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I friend of mine who owns an H2 just laughed at me over this article.

Feb 22, 2008 | 02:56 PM

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Last sentence of the article:

"We love 9000-rpm redlines and hope the rotary’s flatulent exhaust note will pour from generations of Mazda vehicles to come."

Flatulent exhaust note? Seriously? Are they implying that our RX-8 has 'gas'? Maybe we should start pre-mixing with Beano...

Feb 22, 2008 | 04:19 PM

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nothing wrong with a flatulent note

Feb 22, 2008 | 11:15 PM

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Booo! they need to premix then redo this test

Feb 23, 2008 | 12:02 AM

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the 8's getting pounded on this forum:

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showt...hp?t=123698015

with posts like this:

Quote:

The RX-8 being 1.3L is COMPLETELY irrelevant.

Its not a legitimate comparison to anything but other rotaries of which there are none. Typically cylinder engines are DRASTICALLY different and any measurements between technologies should be done on more important factors like, Weight, Output, efficiency, reliability, and longevity. All things that a Rotary sucks at compared to similar vehicle's piston engines.

There is no benefit to this in the whole of the car if it has dog **** torque output and weak gas millage to boot.

If its more efficient, reliable, and powerful; give me a 7.0L engine!