Two pics for now.....within a week more pictures and the total report at www.autobild.de

 

Next to the 8, the Z looks like a big donkey.:p

 

Uhm... so what's the verdict?

 

Oh and to point out the not-so-obvious, the yellow RX-8 pictured is the closest to production model, not the concept from last year.

The sign is in the door mirrors

 

thats crazy... the z is about the same size as the 8.
kind of crazy if you think about the 8 fitting 4. yeah its a little longer but still...

 

not that crazy considering the G35 coupe can fit 2 in the back...

 

You must wait a few days...the pics are all they have now

 

Oh, I was under the assumption you had the magazine

And thus, you would be able to read German

 

yeah but the g35 is even larger (i think) and also has compromised trunk space at around 7 cubic feet. Mazda lists the rx8's trunk at 75.8 gallons (for some odd reason) which i think is 10.12 cubic feet.

 

Hehehe, no I don't. If I had it, I wasn't able to translate it. My German is very bad

 

Well, the TT will come in last place for probably every measurable performance category, but they will point out that it has a nice interior...

Oh wait, did you mean which one will WIN? Hmmm.... that one's a little bit tougher, I guess we'll just have to wait and see... :p

 

I can't wait to read this article. (Or at least read what someone translates for me :p)

 

My advice, start a new thread when the article is released

 

Folks, we all must consider that the rx-8 is the only one with 4 real for adults places .

 

Yes, but for the sake of comparison these are probably the cars closer to the RX-8, though I'd throw in the G35 Coupe instead of the 350Z... but the Z is touted as being a better car and thus I'd like to see how the RX-8 stacks up.

 

Is it just me or is the production yellow different from the concept yellow?

 

I was thinking.... the great absent in this test is BMW 330ci (w/sport suspension and 18" wheels).....isnt'it?

 

yes that is the car i think should be in the comparo too

 

Yeah, the 330Ci fitted here too.....but on the other hand; the TT, 350Z and RX-8 are real sportscars, the 330Ci is more of a GT, I think

 

330Ci only get 17" wheels...

 

No, here in Europe we have three different styles 235/45 18" wheels, you also can order a 330 ci with M3 19" wheels (225-front 255 rear)....a little bit excessive

 

Ah, North America gets only 17s.. 18s if you want a lower speed tire.

 

Not for 2003, the 330 sport package will come with 18" rims and a six speed manual and the SMG will be available also.

 

First pics from the article. It's a real production car (black interior), comparison done in the States (at Laguna Seca?):