RX-8 Going RX-Treme
11-10-2004, 03:21 PM
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RX-8 Going RX-Treme
Don't know if anyone has seen this yet.
RX-8 Getting RX-treme
Built by Mazda's Australian motorsport arm, the car is intended to illustrate the potential of modern rotary power, and follows in the footsteps of the twin-turbo RX-7, built up until 1995. The addition of a single turbocharger has upped the RX-8's power output to 362bhp, which allows the Extreme to complete the 0-62mph sprint in approximately five seconds. Its extra torque will also make the flagship more suited to on-road driving, with greater in-gear flexibility.
The existing model's front-engined, rear-wheel-drive layout remains, and the Extreme is also fitted with the same six-speed manual transmission
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. Despite the under-bonnet modifications, the RX-8's smooth power delivery and 9,000rpm red line have been retained. However, to emphasise the Extreme's raw appeal, a new exhaust system has been added to provide the noise to match the performance.
Visually, the range-topper is set apart from lesser machines by white
19-inch alloy wheels and side stripes, plus a large rear spoiler. The muscular makeover continues under the skin, where uprated suspension and a race braking system have been fitted.
The Extreme seen here is still at the prototype stage, but could be the forerunner of a flagship turbo RX-8.
Here's the link with the pictures.
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/?previe...y.php?id=51416
Boy would I like to get one of these Turbo setups!
RX-8 Getting RX-treme
Built by Mazda's Australian motorsport arm, the car is intended to illustrate the potential of modern rotary power, and follows in the footsteps of the twin-turbo RX-7, built up until 1995. The addition of a single turbocharger has upped the RX-8's power output to 362bhp, which allows the Extreme to complete the 0-62mph sprint in approximately five seconds. Its extra torque will also make the flagship more suited to on-road driving, with greater in-gear flexibility.
The existing model's front-engined, rear-wheel-drive layout remains, and the Extreme is also fitted with the same six-speed manual transmission
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. Despite the under-bonnet modifications, the RX-8's smooth power delivery and 9,000rpm red line have been retained. However, to emphasise the Extreme's raw appeal, a new exhaust system has been added to provide the noise to match the performance.
Visually, the range-topper is set apart from lesser machines by white
19-inch alloy wheels and side stripes, plus a large rear spoiler. The muscular makeover continues under the skin, where uprated suspension and a race braking system have been fitted.
The Extreme seen here is still at the prototype stage, but could be the forerunner of a flagship turbo RX-8.
Here's the link with the pictures.
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/?previe...y.php?id=51416
Boy would I like to get one of these Turbo setups!
11-10-2004, 04:09 PM
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Yeah... and a new transmission...
I haven't seen that yet. I have heard about a lot of Turbo ideas, nitrous attempts, and "soon to come" superchargers. What I can't figure out is 362bhp. That is almost double our 180-190 bhp we have now, right? I don't know about that.
I haven't seen that yet. I have heard about a lot of Turbo ideas, nitrous attempts, and "soon to come" superchargers. What I can't figure out is 362bhp. That is almost double our 180-190 bhp we have now, right? I don't know about that.
11-12-2004, 06:15 AM
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This vehicle was briefly mentioned in the new RX-Tuner mag. If I get the story straight, those figures were projections and not actual measurements. Also, the car was driven for a few weeks wherein the engine sustained damage. This is right on with the gripes I have been making. Why do we need to hear glowing news stories about a vehicle that has yet to work properly? Is anyone else tired of the false hopes created by these premature news stories?
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