Actually seeing the targa top on a Supra is what sold me on the idea. I agree that it would be really sweet!

 

 

two seater with the targa top ............. sounds nice . At lease to those that don't need the extra seat.

 

ok if it turns out to the look like the above pic with the 7 and 8 combined...i would say.....YES! but i think the above photo of the convertible 8 just looks like a solara with an 8 front...dont like it at all..but i have to agree with others that i bought the car based on its functionality...and i havent had problems using my rear doors..the rear doors and the rotary won it over for me..i was looking at a 350 and a s2000..glad i didnt get either especially the s2000

 

I don't care much about the doors, but they are more convenient than 2, but less than 4. If I wanted 2 seats, I would have boughten a Z or S2K.

 

I actually like the pic of that 8 convertible... the 7 and 8 combined coupe's back window looks off but other than that I think it's pretty good looking.

And to people saying they would have bought an s2k or a Z if the 8 only had 2 doors... c'mon! I see the s2k and Z bashing on this board every day. We all know the 8 is better no matter how many doors it has*.









*Does not include hatchback, sedan, or wagon setups.

 

Eh, the front is too soft for that look

 

I don't bash those cars. I've driven both (my brother has a Z) and they are both a lot of fun, but I actually like to have passengers at times

 

I like the RX8 styling as is. It's kinda unique, with its rotary engine, 4 doors, 50/50 weight distribution, semi-practical for most of what you need to do daily, and etc.
But, I still think the RX-7's styling can beat all of other cars (except for the limited production exotics) during its production years.

 

I really dont like these "What IF" questions. but if ppl wnted a 2 d /2 seat maybe they most likely would of bought a

 

Did you steal that drawing from Alfy?

 

 

...I think it needs rims

 

I would rather get a corvette

 

lol y ou and daileydriver with this "i rather drive a corvette" blah blah

 

the back doors are sexy to me everybody that see the car love them

 

I bought my 8 because it had many things that appealed to me. Some of those things include the doors, styling and engine. I enjoy the fact that it's different in many ways from run-of-the-mill cars, and don't see one every 30 seconds.

-1.3L

 

If it would bring the weight of the car down to around 2700, I'd say coupe FTMFW!! Then again, I don't have kids requiring back seats.

 

Dailydriver and I have good taste , what can I say............

 

lol

but yah, i think the only way i can see a 2 door rx8, will be if the car was a little wider.

 

there are a bazillion 'chops on here of 2 door 8s go dig them up and have a look....

and you guys with your rx-8 el camino pic- dont make me dig up the RX-8 sport wagon thread

 

The only reason I could see to have 2 doors/2 seats instead of 4/4 would be for less weight. I don't think, however, the weight reduction would be very significant. I also think the car handles beautifully and is very balanced. The weight reduction would go a long way toward acceleration, though. So I think what it really needs is a few more hp, while staying NA.

 

Targa 8. Sorry for the shitty chop but you get the idea.

 

Too much of the roof is removed.

 

You're right.

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