We will slaughter the new RX-8

[lordrashmi]

So I just drove my friends new RX-8. It was an automatic so it only had 197 HP, but for a small car, I figured it would be a rocket. Much to my surprise, it was pretty sluggish. My 190 HP "Family Car" with an automatic transmission is much more responsive.

I am sure that the MT version of the RX-8 is much more responsive with 250 HP and a 6speed, but still...

Unfortunately, I didn't have a chance to really test the handling of it, but it did seem to handle nicely.

[thrasher]

Originally Posted by lordrashmi

So I just drove my friends new RX-8. It was an automatic so it only had 197 HP, but for a small car, I figured it would be a rocket. Much to my surprise, it was pretty sluggish. My 190 HP "Family Car" with an automatic transmission is much more responsive.

I am sure that the MT version of the RX-8 is much more responsive with 250 HP and a 6speed, but still...

Unfortunately, I didn't have a chance to really test the handling of it, but it did seem to handle nicely.

i have driven a 6 speed, and i have to say any qualms you have with the power of the crappy engine will be laid to rest if you drive it. oh, by the way, best handling car i have ever driven!!

[bk2kmax]

Originally Posted by lordrashmi

So I just drove my friends new RX-8. It was an automatic so it only had 197 HP, but for a small car, I figured it would be a rocket. Much to my surprise, it was pretty sluggish. My 190 HP "Family Car" with an automatic transmission is much more responsive.

I am sure that the MT version of the RX-8 is much more responsive with 250 HP and a 6speed, but still...

Unfortunately, I didn't have a chance to really test the handling of it, but it did seem to handle nicely.

They quoted a 0-60 (Magazine Race time) of 5.8 seconds to 60 and I believe they said the 1/4 came up in about 14.2 sec at 99 mph. Maybe a 2k2/2k3 can take him but I wouldn't even dream of trying him.
They have a high winding tach, I think it revs out to 9k, so you have to rev it pretty high from the start and dump the clutch to get a good enough launch to do the 5.8 it takes to get to 60.

Screw that, that is too much work, just give me a Z and I will spank his @$$ without all the clutch dropping drama.

[VQmax95]

Originally Posted by bk2kmax

Screw that, that is too much work, just give me a Z and I will spank his @$$ without all the clutch dropping drama.

And the Z is better looking too.

[Paonessa]

Originally Posted by VQmax95

And the Z is better looking too.

i don't know if i'd agree there.

[Paonessa]

Originally Posted by VQmax95

And the Z is better looking too.

i don't know if i'd agree there. the whole new mazda line looks pretty damn good. 'specially the new 6.

[deadmaninc]

I think that 5.8 time must have been a 6spd with the correct hp because most times i have seen for that car is 6.0 and saw on a RX-8 forum that some have only gotten 6.4 the same as a G35 sedan auto and Maxima manual.

[joeB]

I bet I could beat one with my 3.5 SE.
The Mazda looks nice, but kinda odd too.

[lordrashmi]

That 5.8 had to be the the 6 speed.... There is no way that the automatic could do that.

They are both nice looking cars, I think the Z has nicer lines, but the RX-8 looks more aggressive. Hey, I would drive either one.

[bk2kmax]

Originally Posted by joeB

I bet I could beat one with my 3.5 SE.
The Mazda looks nice, but kinda odd too.

I bet you could too. Hey JoeB are you on Freshalloy.com Nissan forums?

[joeB]

Yep, Its cool, here and there are my visiting places.
You visit freshalloy too?

[bk2kmax]

Originally Posted by joeB

Yep, Its cool, here and there are my visiting places.
You visit freshalloy too?

I'm on there as a member with the same name.

[joeB]

Do you go to the Maxima site forums on there?

[Partisan]

Being naturally asperated, the RX-8 has much lower low-end torque than the turbocharged models. When a supercharged or turboed model is available, the low end torque will certainly increase.

[farbod]

how much does it costs