AutoWeek reviews the Mazdaspeed Rx-8
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Call that a review?
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Originally Posted by RX Renesis
thats not the real mazdaspeed rx8... it's just have mazdasped stuff on.... notice the mirrors r stock? the MS one is not like that...
SPEED Editor Sam Mitani gains exclusive access to Mazda's super-secret RX-8. With its specially-designed Mazdaspeed suspension improvements (shocks and springs, anti-roll bars) and supercharged rotary [not yet available], this is one mean sports car, lapping Willow Springs faster than a Porsche Boxster S or the Nissan 350Z. ... [est. 275 hp]
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....rticle_id=1627
According to rumors, Mazdaspeed is working on a supercharged version of the RX-8 ... Expect these changes in future versions ... for now, though, we must make do with [this] first-run example ... The most notable change [for now] to the RX-8's 2-rotor Renesis 13B powerplant is a new lightweight carbon-fiber flywheel. A new exhaust and slightly refined intake system bump horsepower to about 250 bhp at 8500 rpm, but it is the new flywheel that makes the difference here. ... As for the souped-up RX-8, Mazda won't comment, but we know it's coming. ... much attention was paid to stiffening the car's already rigid chassis. First, Mazdaspeed engineers incorporated a beefed-up strut tower brace in front and added a rear strut brace that's located in the trunk. And a couple of steel crossmembers now stabilize the car's underbody. Next the car got stiffer springs and shocks, and ride height was lowered by three-quarters of an inch. Last, fatter anti-roll bars were installed at both ends. The result: incredibly crisp turn-in, minimal body roll and excellent overall balance.
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....rticle_id=1404
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Originally Posted by robrecht
I assume most of you guys are aware of this:
SPEED Editor Sam Mitani gains exclusive access to Mazda's super-secret RX-8. With its specially-designed Mazdaspeed suspension improvements (shocks and springs, anti-roll bars) and supercharged rotary [not yet available], this is one mean sports car, lapping Willow Springs faster than a Porsche Boxster S or the Nissan 350Z. ... [est. 275 hp]
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....rticle_id=1627
According to rumors, Mazdaspeed is working on a supercharged version of the RX-8 ... Expect these changes in future versions ... for now, though, we must make do with [this] first-run example ... The most notable change [for now] to the RX-8's 2-rotor Renesis 13B powerplant is a new lightweight carbon-fiber flywheel. A new exhaust and slightly refined intake system bump horsepower to about 250 bhp at 8500 rpm, but it is the new flywheel that makes the difference here. ... As for the souped-up RX-8, Mazda won't comment, but we know it's coming. ... much attention was paid to stiffening the car's already rigid chassis. First, Mazdaspeed engineers incorporated a beefed-up strut tower brace in front and added a rear strut brace that's located in the trunk. And a couple of steel crossmembers now stabilize the car's underbody. Next the car got stiffer springs and shocks, and ride height was lowered by three-quarters of an inch. Last, fatter anti-roll bars were installed at both ends. The result: incredibly crisp turn-in, minimal body roll and excellent overall balance.
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....rticle_id=1404
SPEED Editor Sam Mitani gains exclusive access to Mazda's super-secret RX-8. With its specially-designed Mazdaspeed suspension improvements (shocks and springs, anti-roll bars) and supercharged rotary [not yet available], this is one mean sports car, lapping Willow Springs faster than a Porsche Boxster S or the Nissan 350Z. ... [est. 275 hp]
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....rticle_id=1627
According to rumors, Mazdaspeed is working on a supercharged version of the RX-8 ... Expect these changes in future versions ... for now, though, we must make do with [this] first-run example ... The most notable change [for now] to the RX-8's 2-rotor Renesis 13B powerplant is a new lightweight carbon-fiber flywheel. A new exhaust and slightly refined intake system bump horsepower to about 250 bhp at 8500 rpm, but it is the new flywheel that makes the difference here. ... As for the souped-up RX-8, Mazda won't comment, but we know it's coming. ... much attention was paid to stiffening the car's already rigid chassis. First, Mazdaspeed engineers incorporated a beefed-up strut tower brace in front and added a rear strut brace that's located in the trunk. And a couple of steel crossmembers now stabilize the car's underbody. Next the car got stiffer springs and shocks, and ride height was lowered by three-quarters of an inch. Last, fatter anti-roll bars were installed at both ends. The result: incredibly crisp turn-in, minimal body roll and excellent overall balance.
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....rticle_id=1404
Its a aluminum flywheel not carbon fiber.
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Originally Posted by PaulieWalnuts
Strange that they reviewed a car with bolted on aftermarket accessories in the section where they normally review new regular cars.
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