engine in the new rx8rs
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238 bhp from a 1.3 ahhhhh
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engine in the new rx8rs
anybody know what engine is under the hood of the new rx8 rs is it a new renesis og just the same petrol lover ? any changes more tourqe og bhp ? ANYONE KNOW
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you didnt ask about suspension changes you specifically asked if the engine had changed. read the big thread starting on page 18 https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-media-news-11/facelifted-rx8-revealed-135098/page18/ look for the press release on that page
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What's up with the new oil system? I didn't see anything following the link. The front looks more aggressive, but overall I don't like it, I just hate that now people will say, "oh you have the older RX8"
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Does the 8 have oil coolers to the right and left of the radiator opening like the seven? If so, it looks like the new bumper has bigger openings, which is a good thing.
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I believe that Noboru Katabuchi (Rx-8 program manager) mentioned during the Detroit show that there would be a change in the apex seal (also to be implemented in the 16X) that will result in lower oil consumption. The oil pump has also been replaced from a mechanical to electric system to improve the startup capability in cold weather.
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The new pump has an electric motor in it, IIRC, so it can pump when the motor is off.
Going to key-on pushes oil into the motor before it cranks, improving startup.
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