Mazdaspeed 8 anounced for NZ- 320HP!
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From: MCAS Miramar in CA
the sad thing is that I caught rumors of a new Mazdaspeed MX-5 from a Mazda Rep at Formula D Irwindale in mid October. According to this rep, Mazda was going to drop the Mazdaspeed RX-8 because of the issues with the renisis. One ray of hope though... Mazda was looking to find a few companies, like Mazdatrix, to build and campaign a new RX-8 drift car for the '07 season. We can only hope...
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Originally Posted by Moostafa29
Just when I thought there was hope. I guess I should have known better.
Either they can't, or simply won't develop it further because of sales numbers, gas prices, or whatever. It happened in the 70's with their rotarys - this looks like a repeat... save for perhaps a marketing driven hydrogen powered version for appearences sake.
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From: Misinformation Director - Evolv Chicago
Originally Posted by RX8slider
the sad thing is that I caught rumors of a new Mazdaspeed MX-5 from a Mazda Rep at Formula D Irwindale in mid October.
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Originally Posted by Spin9k
My feelings exactly. Apparently there is no hope, no development, no power increases, no tweaking, no MS version. Mazda seemingly has decided to let the 8 go off quietly into oblivion just as it was born... a great handling, but comparitively underpowered sports car.
Either they can't, or simply won't develop it further because of sales numbers, gas prices, or whatever. It happened in the 70's with their rotarys - this looks like a repeat... save for perhaps a marketing driven hydrogen powered version for appearences sake.
Either they can't, or simply won't develop it further because of sales numbers, gas prices, or whatever. It happened in the 70's with their rotarys - this looks like a repeat... save for perhaps a marketing driven hydrogen powered version for appearences sake.
BS, and striking fear into the STI/EVO.....with 0-60 in 5.4 (im assuming thats what they're saying)....****...with that much power....those times suck....keep in in new zealand if its gunna suck like that.
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From: Y-cat-o NZ
Originally Posted by Transam kid 01
BS, and striking fear into the STI/EVO.....with 0-60 in 5.4
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Yes, BAN HIM...BAN HIM NOW!
LOL
The same old joke works here every time, find a bunch of car guys in need of more HP for their cars, quote a fake story, HOOK LINE AND SINKER!
LOL
I've been away but it does seem that the only thing left for the 8 from Mazda is taking it's family name. Maybe in 2008 it will only be known as the RX8 ***now with a new color, lime green****. Oh well, I'll enjoy her till the last drive.
LOL
The same old joke works here every time, find a bunch of car guys in need of more HP for their cars, quote a fake story, HOOK LINE AND SINKER!
LOL
I've been away but it does seem that the only thing left for the 8 from Mazda is taking it's family name. Maybe in 2008 it will only be known as the RX8 ***now with a new color, lime green****. Oh well, I'll enjoy her till the last drive.
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You got the whinging part right.
Its amazing to read the level of whinging on a international scale.
Who takes the prize for the most (& often ridiculous) whinging......
Stand up USA & take a bow, you have left your nearest rival for dead.
Its amazing to read the level of whinging on a international scale.
Who takes the prize for the most (& often ridiculous) whinging......
Stand up USA & take a bow, you have left your nearest rival for dead.