Mazda RX-8

[isekii]

I don't think it needs turbo.
.
but it'll probably come with factory twin turbo .. like the 3rd gen

I think it needs fog lights tho..

the front looks like it's nekkid without em~

 

[masterxfob]

I don't think it needs turbo.

it needs a turbo.........that thing is not a 'sports' car the way it is.

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

Originally posted by: masterxfob

I don't think it needs turbo.

it needs a turbo.........that thing is not a 'sports' car the way it is.

Read the Autoweek preview. Its not meant to be 'sports' car. It's a sport sedan - with the heavy emphasis on sport.

 

[johneetrash]

i wish people stopped caring about high revving engine so there'd be more low end torque engines.

(btw this car has 4 doors, not 3)

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: Imported
Hope they'll come out with a version that seats two, has more torque, and a beefier suspension..

I wonder how quick it is compared to the FD RX-7..

it actually has less torque than the FD due to lack of turbos, so I think it will be a tad bit slower.

and what will the new 4th gen RX-8 called? the FE?

 

[charliebrown]

Hey I had one of the first Mazda Rx-7's back in the dark ages (1979 or so).... I remember that engine blew up and there was a class action lawsuit from a whole bunch of unhappy Mazda owners.

Hopefully Mazda has gotten their act together and can build a reliable rotary. But I wouldn't buy one until its proven itself for a few years.

 

[Imported]

Originally posted by: andylawcc

Originally posted by: Imported
Hope they'll come out with a version that seats two, has more torque, and a beefier suspension..

I wonder how quick it is compared to the FD RX-7..

it actually has less torque than the FD due to lack of turbos, so I think it will be a tad bit slower.

and what will the new 4th gen RX-8 called? the FE?

Don't think it should be FE.. It's not an RX-7. :\

 

[masterxfob]

Originally posted by: KnightBreed

Originally posted by: masterxfob

I don't think it needs turbo.

it needs a turbo.........that thing is not a 'sports' car the way it is.

Read the Autoweek preview. Its not meant to be 'sports' car. It's a sport sedan - with the heavy emphasis on sport.

in a way, it's suppossed to be the successor of the rx7. the rx7 was a sports car, the rx8 is just a wannabe.....

all i'm saying is that many mazda fans, including myself, will be very disappointed if they don't come out with a blown version.

 

[CraigRT]

That's a pretty neat car.
Saw it at NAIAS 2002 in Detroit, i liked the design
i can't wait to see a few around

 

[gregshin]

i would not touch a rotary engine unless i had money to burn. I have a good friend who went thru 2 FD RX-7 and was loved the cars but was scared everyday to drive them. One actually had the engine catch on fire...so he got tired of all the rotary probs and bought a S4 instead,

 

[isekii]

Originally posted by: gregshin
i would not touch a rotary engine unless i had money to burn. I have a good friend who went thru 2 FD RX-7 and was loved the cars but was scared everyday to drive them. One actually had the engine catch on fire...so he got tired of all the rotary probs and bought a S4 instead,

heheh TWO WORDS:

EXTENDED WARRANTY

 

[vi edit]

Can somebody explain to me what makes a "sports car" a sports car? Is it a specified amount of power? Certain times? It can't be functional? What exactly?

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: BCYL
The front really reminds me of the S2000... Esp in that first pic from the link...

Not to mention the back...and the 9000 rpm redline...

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

Originally posted by: masterxfob
in a way, it's suppossed to be the successor of the rx7. the rx7 was a sports car, the rx8 is just a wannabe.....

all i'm saying is that many mazda fans, including myself, will be very disappointed if they don't come out with a blown version.

What the hell are you talking about? Mazda reps have made it a point on several occasions stress that this is not the RX-7 successor. This is a sport sedan (fine, vi_edit, sports car).

?This is the right car for Mazda at this time. It is not an RX-7 replacement. We aren?t targeting the RX-7 buyer, who is a younger male.? But will it induce lust? ?I think for some of the customers, it will,? Callum says. ?For a lot of people RX-8 will induce lust. And it will be a car that people will be able to get, and get in to.?

When Mazda does decide to make a proper replacement to the RX-7, you'll know it.

 

[rx8]

 

[Atrail]

Originally posted by: vi_edit
Can somebody explain to me what makes a "sports car" a sports car? Is it a specified amount of power? Certain times? It can't be functional? What exactly?

The dude driving makes it a sports car...

 

[masterxfob]

Originally posted by: KnightBreed

Originally posted by: masterxfob
in a way, it's suppossed to be the successor of the rx7. the rx7 was a sports car, the rx8 is just a wannabe.....

all i'm saying is that many mazda fans, including myself, will be very disappointed if they don't come out with a blown version.

What the hell are you talking about? Mazda reps have made it a point on several occasions stress that this is not the RX-7 successor. This is a sport sedan (fine, vi_edit, sports car).

?This is the right car for Mazda at this time. It is not an RX-7 replacement. We aren?t targeting the RX-7 buyer, who is a younger male.? But will it induce lust? ?I think for some of the customers, it will,? Callum says. ?For a lot of people RX-8 will induce lust. And it will be a car that people will be able to get, and get in to.?

When Mazda does decide to make a proper replacement to the RX-7, you'll know it.

mazda may not think so, but most every mazda fan looks up to the rx8 to fill in the gap that occured when the rx7 was discontinued.

hopefully, if/when they do make a proper replacement, it won't be long.

 

[andylawcc]

dude, who the fukk cares... sport car, sport coupe, sport sedan, sportY sedan, sporty tri-door, you can call it what you want, I will take it even if its called a station wagon.

Originally posted by: Atrail

Originally posted by: vi_edit
Can somebody explain to me what makes a "sports car" a sports car? Is it a specified amount of power? Certain times? It can't be functional? What exactly?

The dude driving makes it a sports car...

true that.

 

[charliebrown]

Hey another thing - don't forget that Mazda is owned by Ford.... and you know what FORD stands for? (FOUND ON ROAD DEAD)

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: charliebrown
Hey another thing - don't forget that Mazda is owned by Ford.... and you know what FORD stands for? (FOUND ON ROAD DEAD)

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

Originally posted by: charliebrown
Hey another thing - don't forget that Mazda is owned by Ford.... and you know what FORD stands for? (FOUND ON ROAD DEAD)

2 Questions:

1) What does Ford have to do with a Mazda designed and manufactured vehicle?
2) Why is every idiot on the internet allowed to post on these forums?

 

[Narse]

Originally posted by: charliebrown
Hey another thing - don't forget that Mazda is owned by Ford.... and you know what FORD stands for? (FOUND ON ROAD DEAD)

whatever

 

[geno]

I'm seriously considering one when I get out of school

 

[geno]

Originally posted by: charliebrown
Hey another thing - don't forget that Mazda is owned by Ford.... and you know what FORD stands for? (FOUND ON ROAD DEAD)

Last I checked, Ford owned a portion of Mazda, but nowhere near "owning them". Has this changed?