Hi
4 days with the car and I'm impressed. I have the type S model - 250hp Just wanted to know the differences with other models. Anyone know the exact performance data for the car.
kind Regards
Dean UK

 

what are you talking about?

 

what I'm trying to understand is the model differences, Jap Type S rx8 has 250hp, UK and others have less i.e. 193 and I think 232hp. But the models also vary on suspension, wheels etc. What I am trying to find is the differences in performace, top end etc.

 

Congrats on your car. I don't think there's any performance differences globally, just different ratings. There is the 5speed rx8 which has less power, but all the 6speeds should have about the same power. Haven't heard about differences in suspension/wheels.

 

YOU CAN SEE, FOUND THIS ON A UK IMPORTER SITE - PARTLY TELLS SOME OF THE THINGS i WAS LOOKING FOR.
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