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Old 05-27-2002 | 08:52 PM
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What do we really know?

This is a message to whomever reads it and the admin. We should make a list of what facts we really know about the RX-8. What will the horsepower be, when will the car be released, how many will be built etc.? Perhaps we should even have a FAQ on this on the front of the forum. Please respond to this thread with the facts as you know them concerning the car. Thanks!!
Old 05-30-2002 | 01:41 PM
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Old 06-04-2002 | 03:05 PM
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Is there any new news on the clutchless (F1 Style) paddle shifters or are we stuck with the typical 6 speed manual and 6 speed automatic?
Old 06-04-2002 | 03:34 PM
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Originally posted by rushfanxm
Is there any new news on the clutchless (F1 Style) paddle shifters or are we stuck with the typical 6 speed manual and 6 speed automatic?
what on Earth do you mean "Stuck with"??!! I would rather have a clutch, and I'm sure many others would, too. If you can't drive a stick, then you should buy a sports car (in my humble opinion :D )

edit: as for 6-speed automatic? more like a 4-speed. The car will be lucky to get a 5-speed auto, nevermind 6. There's only one car out there that has a 6-speed auto (damned if I could remember what it is, though), and a 5-speed hasn't been very available until probably 3 years ago...
Old 06-04-2002 | 05:35 PM
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Give me a clutch pedal any day over a lame semi-automatic!
Old 06-04-2002 | 06:48 PM
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It is positively a 6-speed short shift manual trans, similar to the Miata.
Old 06-04-2002 | 07:08 PM
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It will be powered by a rotary engine

It will be rear wheel drive

It will have suicide doors

It will have seating for 4

I'm an ***....



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