I throat it will be interesting to make a thread about the new Rx-8 type Rs vs. old Rx-8 type S

Here is few different
Spec of Rx-8 Type Rs
Maxpower 173kw(235ps)/8200rpm
Maxtorque 216n.m(22.0kg.m)/5500rpm
Redline 9000
6speed manual
19inch wheel
Recro seats
Bilstein suspension

spec of Rx-8 Type S

maxpower 184kw(250ps)/8500rpm
Maxtorque 216n.m(22.0kg.m)/5500rpm
Redline 9000
6speed manual

 

1st gen is so much better looking. I think the new one looks like a sky meets tiburon. My .02

 

way too many things that i do not like...

...and few things that i do like more

 

Wait, so the new ones have engine upgrades?

 

They are Japanese. Japanese version have had 250HP since 04. The new one seems to have less, but maybe more effective still.

 

Not power upgrades, but it does have two more oil injectors, a new OMP, oil pan, and bigger oil coolers.

 

theyre also giving it a new differential and gear ratios....I think, or Ive heard. IDK Ill shut up.

 

Yes, that's true, I was only talking about differences relating to the engine.

 

I still can't get over how fugly that steering wheel is.

 

pass

 

same engine , same power . It's just Mazda getting real for a change ...

 

the 1st gen is soo much better looking, but i like the interior of the '09 minus the steering wheel. just my $0.02

 

i wonder if the new rx-8 is quicker and handels better then the older rx-8,the new rx-8 is 30kg heavry but it does have new transmisson as well as i comes with Bilstein suspension.

i would of thort mazda would of done a brake upgrade to a 4 pot or something just like the fd3s(rx-7).

oh yea on the in the factory option you can buy a 2 din audio kit so you can install what ever head unit you like as well as they've gauge kit.

 

 

The wheels are money, have to give them that one.

 

Epic WIn!!!

 

Read somewhere that the new rx8 is regular gas compatible, but with lowered performance.

 

i saw one in person thursday and it looked waaay better in person a guy who works for mazda was driving the r3 model redl ooked really nice he said theyre letting him drive it to see if theres any problems w it but it is the same engine there isnt any hp increase.i have pics of it in my phone i'll see if i can post them

 

I was just talking to my friend in Japan and he said "the car is handles like a dream and total balance of the car is great”

Also he said “it sucks that the power has dropped to 235ps”
But he said that the car goes well than the previous rx-8 because of the diff and the final gear.

 

car nice but i dont like the rims...