Petit Racing Turbo RX8
Hey guys. Just wanted to get this out there and hopefully get some feedback. I just read in the November Motor Trend about the Petit Racing Turbo RX8. I have to say the numbers were really disappointing. 3/10 second faster 0-60 and 1/4 mile dropped just a little more than that, top speed went up to 99. The boost on those times was 7 if I am not mistaken. The new brakes actually took a greater distance to stop and the slalom times went up from the stock. The total package was 5k for the biggest upgrades. I hope this isn't going to be the standard we measure by, otherwise I will keep my $5000.00.
I know I am ignorant when it comes to most of this racing/performance stuff, am I wrong in thinking these numbers.... suck? |
Heres a decent thread in the Media section
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-media-news-11/pettit-rx-8-new-motor-trend-40693/ Also, on Petits website they put up there side of the story, saying the car wasnt truly ready for testing, and that the mag. was supposed to state that. http://www.pettitracing.com/rx8.htm - click here for Pettits side. |
^^^^^ Click on Media from their website to read Pettit's side of the story....
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Thank you very much. I did a search for petit racing and didn't see anything. That makes more sence than the Motor Trend article.
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Interesting....they should still have known better! If you aren't ready for prime time, don't let magazines have a go at it!
I have no doubts that Pettit will get it right though. Those guys know what they're doing. jds
Originally Posted by davefzr
^^^^^ Click on Media from their website to read Pettit's side of the story....
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Wasn't it a Petit Racing SUPERCHARGED car, not turbo ?
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It is supercharged, and Motor Trend did give them a crappy write-up ... while the car and kit won't set the world on fire, it is better than represented. RX Tuner will get the real scoop for you ;)
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