RX8 vs Speed 6
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Originally Posted by Winning 8
ms6 hp will flat out at 5500 while the 8 stop at 8500.
so 0-60 a bit faster, but in longer run RX8 will win every time
so 0-60 a bit faster, but in longer run RX8 will win every time
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Originally Posted by Winning 8
ms6 hp will flat out at 5500 while the 8 stop at 8500.
so 0-60 a bit faster, but in longer run RX8 will win every time
so 0-60 a bit faster, but in longer run RX8 will win every time
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Originally Posted by Winning 8
ms6 hp will flat out at 5500 while the 8 stop at 8500.
so 0-60 a bit faster, but in longer run RX8 will win every time
so 0-60 a bit faster, but in longer run RX8 will win every time
The Carrera GT has an 8,000 rpm redline. I guess since I can wind my engine out to 9,000, I will be able to edge one out.
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I was behind a MS6 on the freeway we were rolling together at legal speeds, he dropped it a gear gunned it I did likewise and he could not leave me at all and he was going for it in fact there was a point where I started to gain, but backed off because I dont like tickects. I think off the line he would beat me, but if we are both running at speed then the MS6 runs out of steam, no high end performance. I did the same with a Legacy GT and he walked away from me, the Legacy GT is much faster than the MS6.
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Originally Posted by Rich Rx-8
If you're thinking about anything else than the Rx-8, wait and check out the Mazdaspeed 3. The Mazdaspeed 6 feels crazy fast and throws you back into the seat, especially in the passenger seat. Still wait for the Mazdaspeed 3 it's got the SAME engine as the Mazdaspeed 6.
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Power output for the MS3 is 267 (Might be 260 SAE) bhp
Torque Output is 280 ft/lbs.
Power output is limited to 230 bhp in 1st gear.
Mazda decided not to detune the engine because of the competitive cars that are going to be available during the same timeframe. (Like the 300 bhp SRT-4). The only reason there is any dip in power at all, is due to the exhaust system design. (Its more constrictive on the MS3).
This information current as of the end of april.
Power output for the MS3 is 267 (Might be 260 SAE) bhp
Torque Output is 280 ft/lbs.
Power output is limited to 230 bhp in 1st gear.
Mazda decided not to detune the engine because of the competitive cars that are going to be available during the same timeframe. (Like the 300 bhp SRT-4). The only reason there is any dip in power at all, is due to the exhaust system design. (Its more constrictive on the MS3).
This information current as of the end of april.
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They're very different cars, I have the 8, the b-friend has the Speed6. The 6 is very heavy and feels it compared to the 8. He doesn't need to downshift to kick my ***, but he still giggles when he drives the 8 and takes it over 8k rpm. Get both!
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Originally Posted by crossbow
ucleadguitar.
Power output for the MS3 is 267 (Might be 260 SAE) bhp
Torque Output is 280 ft/lbs.
Power output is limited to 230 bhp in 1st gear.
Mazda decided not to detune the engine because of the competitive cars that are going to be available during the same timeframe. (Like the 300 bhp SRT-4). The only reason there is any dip in power at all, is due to the exhaust system design. (Its more constrictive on the MS3).
This information current as of the end of april.
Power output for the MS3 is 267 (Might be 260 SAE) bhp
Torque Output is 280 ft/lbs.
Power output is limited to 230 bhp in 1st gear.
Mazda decided not to detune the engine because of the competitive cars that are going to be available during the same timeframe. (Like the 300 bhp SRT-4). The only reason there is any dip in power at all, is due to the exhaust system design. (Its more constrictive on the MS3).
This information current as of the end of april.
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The 8 with the MS kit is one of the most beautiful car's I've ever seen. I actually like the MS3 myself, especially because of the boost its going to give Mazda. The 3 is by far their most popular car, and bumping that sob to redonkulus power levels is going to be awesome! And it's a hatch! Speed and usability! Who would have thunk.
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Im going to chime in here real quick and say a few things, my opinion might be biased because I own a MS6 but hey we all love our cars. I can tell you right now that at any speed a MS6 is faster than a rx-8. How do you know you ask? Well one of my best friends owns one and we have raced (on a closed road of coruse, saftey first) from a stop , from a roll. Yes, I know some people will say "he was a terrible driver, etc etc.." but whatever im just trying to help clear things up. I do have a few small mods done but to tell you the truth it wasn't close. There are some things I do like about the rx-8 though dont get me wrong, I like the look of the car, the high revving engine, etc. But at the end of the day I look at my car and im very happy that I decided to buy the MS6 over the rx-8.
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Yes sir, 6 speed. It was in south florida, actually a cool night for down here some where around 70. I think both cars have advantages/disadvantages it just boils down in what your looking for in a car.
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I must have checked about 50 links on google and can only find one reference (a 2nd hand one) to a MS6 doing a 0-60 time under 6 sec. All the legit postings are in the range of 6.2 to 6.8. Yet, I find review after review of the 8 with 0-60 times in the 5.8 to 5.9 range. Much more consistent information. Sorry guys, I think you're dreaming... I need more proof than what I see here.
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Originally Posted by RX8LuvR
I must have checked about 50 links on google and can only find one reference (a 2nd hand one) to a MS6 doing a 0-60 time under 6 sec. All the legit postings are in the range of 6.2 to 6.8. Yet, I find review after review of the 8 with 0-60 times in the 5.8 to 5.9 range. Much more consistent information. Sorry guys, I think you're dreaming... I need more proof than what I see here.
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Originally Posted by ucleadguitar
Road & Track has the RX-8 1/4 Mile Time .2 seconds quicker then the MS6.
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So what your saying is Road & Track, a respectable magazine rated a broken MazdaSpeed 6. I really find it hard to believe. Trust me, I know the MS6 is quick...I test drove one before by the 8...but its also very very heavy.
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well just to show you guys that the speed6 is pretty quick. I have time slips of my old runs and have a new video of me racing last weekend.
Ran a slower time but it's still pretty quick for a stock car. And yes I lost to Chris in his killer GSX Eclipse.
http://picsvids.importshowdown.com/
http://www.elmosdsm.com/albums/video...zdaspeed_6.wmv
My slips are here..... http://forum.mazda6club.com/index.php?showtopic=48539
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http://www.elmosdsm.com/albums/video...zdaspeed_6.wmv
My slips are here..... http://forum.mazda6club.com/index.php?showtopic=48539
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