4th GEN RX7!!!???
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I bet stock for stock, an RX8 would be almost dead even (if not faster) than a RX7. It's pitting the same amount of horsepower (basically) against a decade old chassis with bad gearing (in my opinion, don't flame) with a new-age design and a 6-speed tranny. The RX8 has a factory set 9k rpm redline (from what I've heard) and the RX7 only has an 8k (if I remember correctly).
It's my opinion that ALOT of people are in for a surprise. I really like the RX8 and I want one.
It's my opinion that ALOT of people are in for a surprise. I really like the RX8 and I want one.
spin baby spin
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btw check out http://www.mazdarevitup.com
it's Mazda's nationwide autox tour featuring their new Mazda6 sedan. $39 gets you the chance to thrash Mazda's 6 around an autox course, and get pro instructions.
on top of that, the RX-8 will be shown at each and every Rev It Up event!!! I already signed up for the FedEx Field event in July, can't wait!!!
it's Mazda's nationwide autox tour featuring their new Mazda6 sedan. $39 gets you the chance to thrash Mazda's 6 around an autox course, and get pro instructions.
on top of that, the RX-8 will be shown at each and every Rev It Up event!!! I already signed up for the FedEx Field event in July, can't wait!!!
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From: Poquoson
Originally posted by ZoomZoomH
the RX-8 has a redline of 9000 and a REV LIMITER at 9500
so it is possible to accidentally bounce the tach into 10k...
the RX-8 has a redline of 9000 and a REV LIMITER at 9500
so it is possible to accidentally bounce the tach into 10k...
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Originally posted by RotorNotPiston
Never Tried with it any of my own RX-7's but the RX-7's "redline" is merely a suggestion from the manufacturers. As far as i have read and heard there is no physical or technical Rev Limiter in the RX-7 if anybody has proof otherwise i would appreciate the input.
Never Tried with it any of my own RX-7's but the RX-7's "redline" is merely a suggestion from the manufacturers. As far as i have read and heard there is no physical or technical Rev Limiter in the RX-7 if anybody has proof otherwise i would appreciate the input.
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"How much quicker, faster, and more exciting would a two-seat version be? If Mazda brass decides that the RX-8 is a success, it could approve a new RX-7 two-seater for '06. The car on the drawing boards will have a wheelbase 11.8 inches shorter, weigh 330 pounds less than the RX-8, and get a significant bump to 280 or 300 horsepower. Styled with a low hoodline, it'll be either a conventional coupe or a retractable hardtop. Stay tuned."
- Motor Trend Online ( Source )
2006 baby hoping and praying Mazda comes through for me.
"How much quicker, faster, and more exciting would a two-seat version be? If Mazda brass decides that the RX-8 is a success, it could approve a new RX-7 two-seater for '06. The car on the drawing boards will have a wheelbase 11.8 inches shorter, weigh 330 pounds less than the RX-8, and get a significant bump to 280 or 300 horsepower. Styled with a low hoodline, it'll be either a conventional coupe or a retractable hardtop. Stay tuned."
- Motor Trend Online ( Source )
2006 baby hoping and praying Mazda comes through for me.
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saw one of the new ones up in atlantic city, new jersey. looked fuggin noice. saw a lexus that looked like a hyperactive accord, supras left and right(right shad?)...and all sorts of shit. that rx-7 is tiiiiiiite.