Motorweek - RX-8 Aces 350Z
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Just finished watching the opening segment of Motorweek. The $27000 RX-8 Manual vs $33000 350Z. End result RX-8 wins despite slower 1-60 and 1/4 miles. Win based on handling and agility - along with cost and 4 seat practicality.
YES !!!!
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YES !!!!
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Originally posted by Rotary Nut
What bat channel? Bat time?
What bat channel? Bat time?
Thanks for the heads up.
History repeats itself.
I recall the exact thing happening when the FD was compared to the 300 ZX TT and the Supra Turbo. Both were faster in a straight line but the editors all liked the RX-7 better.
Mazda knows how to make sports cars.
I recall the exact thing happening when the FD was compared to the 300 ZX TT and the Supra Turbo. Both were faster in a straight line but the editors all liked the RX-7 better.
Mazda knows how to make sports cars.
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you can also look on-line at www.pbs.com then do a search for motorweek. they have both cars 0-60 and 1/4 times. the Zs 0-60 in 6.1 sec and the RX8 at 6.6 sec. This was do to very cold tires and conditions on the track or as stated both cars would have run earlier times of 5.5 and 5.9 to 60. but most importantly the handling of the 8 edged the Z as well as being the drivers prefered car, Yeah Baybee!
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Originally posted by GeorgeH
History repeats itself.
I recall the exact thing happening when the FD was compared to the 300 ZX TT and the Supra Turbo. Both were faster in a straight line but the editors all liked the RX-7 better.
Mazda knows how to make sports cars.
History repeats itself.
I recall the exact thing happening when the FD was compared to the 300 ZX TT and the Supra Turbo. Both were faster in a straight line but the editors all liked the RX-7 better.
Mazda knows how to make sports cars.
The supra was a little faster in stock form, but that changed once you mod the rx-7.
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They liked that the smaller engine closer to RX-8's center avoided the nose-heaviness of the other car. As Scotty was fond of saying; "Ye canno' change the laws of Physics"!
When somebody asks you what's so great about a rotary engine; this is one of the things.
When somebody asks you what's so great about a rotary engine; this is one of the things.
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Originally posted by RX8_GT
Never seen a RX-8 / G35 comparison to date.
Never seen a RX-8 / G35 comparison to date.
Car and Driver Test, April 2003 - comparison of RX-8, G35C, and Mustang SVT Cobra. That was the first upset victory for the RX-8, where it was ranked 1st even though the G35C and SVT were quicker.
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Unfortunately a lot of car magazine/critics base their rating on 1-60 and 1/4 mile times NOT drivability / value / etc.
Some magazine now use other measures such as 10 to 50 (or 60)times and highway passing.
RXs have also been graded high based on Gs too.
Unfortunately a lot of car magazine/critics base their rating on 1-60 and 1/4 mile times NOT drivability / value / etc.
Some magazine now use other measures such as 10 to 50 (or 60)times and highway passing.
RXs have also been graded high based on Gs too.
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Seems to me most mags are getting away from the 0-60 obsession. Rarely is the fastest/quickest in the #1 spot anymore.
Now, if we could just get Nissan to realize there is more to a car than HP and just going fast in a straight line, they'd build some halfway decent cars.
Seems to me most mags are getting away from the 0-60 obsession. Rarely is the fastest/quickest in the #1 spot anymore.
Now, if we could just get Nissan to realize there is more to a car than HP and just going fast in a straight line, they'd build some halfway decent cars.
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Originally posted by Gord96BRG
Where have you been?
Where have you been?
Lost in space ?
Missed that comparison - or simply forgot about it - will pull issue when I get back from work today and read it .
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RX8_GT
Seems to me most mags are getting away from the 0-60 obsession. Rarely is the fastest/quickest in the #1 spot anymore.
Now, if we could just get Nissan to realize there is more to a car than HP and just going fast in a straight line, they'd build some halfway decent cars.
RX8_GT
Seems to me most mags are getting away from the 0-60 obsession. Rarely is the fastest/quickest in the #1 spot anymore.
Now, if we could just get Nissan to realize there is more to a car than HP and just going fast in a straight line, they'd build some halfway decent cars.
Monday......
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its not that the Z doesn't handle well, its actually very good handling. The problem IMHO is that the Z doesn't transmit the same kind of feedback that the rx-8 does. The rx-8 feels lighter on its feet and is way more agile.
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Originally posted by zerobanger
its not that the Z doesn't handle well, its actually very good handling. The problem IMHO is that the Z doesn't transmit the same kind of feedback that the rx-8 does. The rx-8 feels lighter on its feet and is way more agile.
its not that the Z doesn't handle well, its actually very good handling. The problem IMHO is that the Z doesn't transmit the same kind of feedback that the rx-8 does. The rx-8 feels lighter on its feet and is way more agile.