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Old 08-25-2008, 03:37 AM
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5th Gear - RX8 vs 350Z ...

Tiff from 5th Gear compares the updated RX8 against a 350Z ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZngleHM3LJM
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That's been around for a while now David.
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That's been around for a while now David.

This one was broadcashed in UK only a day or so ago ... so should be new. They have the brand new / updated RX8 there and the 230kW Zed with the bonnet bulge.
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Seen that. It is a very tight test road (not quite a track since it is really a 2 lane road). It is concrete and I don't think the 8 will get much grip there and make use of its Bilstein.

Nath always jump to comment before looking at the link. haha.
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Why would they show the same thing again?

I'll have a look at it when I get time.
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Why would they show the same thing again?

I pressume because the RX8 just received an update.
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No way!

They call that an update?
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well, the gear ratio is different, and (read somewhere) that the gt is actually faster on the track than original rx-8, so I guess that kind of warrant another test. not sure about the 350z, but i think they also get an upgraded engine. so both car arguably are updated.
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God.. 5th gear has nothing else to test the track with. They never have an over-100K quid car on Angelsea (last track) before. Do they? One Lambo that was it me thinks
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