Piston rx8
09-22-2009, 03:10 PM
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Piston rx8
Just a thought, what if the rx8 came with a lets say 4 cylinder turbocharged engine? Everything else the same still outstanding handling...I think it would be able to make alot more power and a little more torque..I would be on his forsure...any thoughts?
P.S I'm not a rotary hater by any means
P.S I'm not a rotary hater by any means
09-22-2009, 03:15 PM
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It would be able to make more power with the rotary if Mazda had designed it this way... I think that even with pistons they wouldnt have dumped unlimited amounts of power into the car.
They designed it with a purpose in mind, and that purpose did not require 400 Hp and 400 ft lbs of torque. Sure a large demographic would have wanted this, but they were not catering to that demographic.
Also, that would have turned it into an MX car. Now, what if the RX8 came with a turbo rotary from teh factory, that would start to tap into the engines potential a bit more
They designed it with a purpose in mind, and that purpose did not require 400 Hp and 400 ft lbs of torque. Sure a large demographic would have wanted this, but they were not catering to that demographic.
Also, that would have turned it into an MX car. Now, what if the RX8 came with a turbo rotary from teh factory, that would start to tap into the engines potential a bit more
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09-22-2009, 03:26 PM
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thats the same reason i bought one. at the last socal beach cruise we all were in a car show. and when over 30 rx8 show up and enter all eyes were on us. the guys that had their hoods open had people around looking under the hood trying to make out if it was a i4 or v6. and that was priceless.
09-22-2009, 03:26 PM
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I believe using pistons as opposed to rotors would make the car lose its essence, the allure of what this make this car so special. i don't care about no having 300bhp--I hardly ever need them--but enjoy mindlessly driving at 8000rpms and not feeling like the engine is falling to pieces.
09-22-2009, 07:04 PM
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09-22-2009, 07:11 PM
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Just a thought, what if the rx8 came with a lets say 4 cylinder turbocharged engine? Everything else the same still outstanding handling...I think it would be able to make alot more power and a little more torque..I would be on his forsure...any thoughts?
P.S I'm not a rotary hater by any means
P.S I'm not a rotary hater by any means
09-22-2009, 07:29 PM
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The main advantage of the rotary engine is its small size. This allows it to be behind the front axle and mounted really low, giving great balance and a very low center of gravity. That's why the 8 handles so well for a car of its size.
A piston engine would totally change the character of the car. It might be easier to get more power, but the amazing handling that the auto press is still raving about after all these years would be gone.
We don't need a piston RX car. We need a 16X RX car.
A piston engine would totally change the character of the car. It might be easier to get more power, but the amazing handling that the auto press is still raving about after all these years would be gone.
We don't need a piston RX car. We need a 16X RX car.
that's so antiquated.
09-22-2009, 08:38 PM
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I guess mazda already has the alternative for that in the mx5 form. And I would not want to see a piston iengine in a rx car, the meaning of rx will be lost in my opinion. Maybe what they need is a mx6 revival with more power than miata.
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As others have voiced, I think the appeal of the car would be diluted with a more conventional engine. I know that if Mazda offered the car with two powertrains, say a 250hp 230 ft/lb piston engine as well as the current rotary, I'd take it as it is. I'm excited to see the future development of the rotary engine, and I'll probably buy atleast one more Wankel-powered car in my lifetime.
