MAZDA'S (4) ON TRACK in U.K.

Apr 26, 2007 | 04:19 PM

ASH8

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MAZDA'S (4) ON TRACK in U.K.

Mazda 3 MPS (Mazdaspeed)
Mazda 6 MPS (Mazdaspeed)
Mazda MX-5
Mazda RX-8

http://www.carkeys.co.uk/features/ev...else/12954.asp

I agree with their evaluations, except the Rotary Engine power issue.

Apr 26, 2007 | 04:41 PM

dmp

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That tells you this: Put the MS3 engine in the RX8.

Ta-DAH!

May 1, 2007 | 12:04 PM

MazdaMonkey

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dmp

That tells you this: Put the MS3 engine in the RX8.

Ta-DAH!

I never thought about that, but it sure would be interesting. I wonder how much more the MZR Turbo weighs compared to the Renesis

May 1, 2007 | 12:22 PM

foxman

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dmp

That tells you this: Put the MS3 engine in the RX8.

Ta-DAH!

May 1, 2007 | 12:34 PM

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May 1, 2007 | 03:26 PM

Rosko350z

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dmp

That tells you this: Put the MS3 engine in the RX8.

Ta-DAH!

This has been discussed many times on this forum. The rotary purists scream "heresy"!!, but the rest us ask, "Where can I buy my 'MX-8' at MSRP"?!?!?!

I don't think the weight of the engine is as big a deal as the size and the ability to mount the rotary so low and so far back. Compromise. Compromise.

Still ... if only ...