Mazdaspeed RX-8 vs. Nismo 350Z S-Tune

[Mikey444]

As soon as the the Speed RX-8 comes out. I'm sure everyone will be seduced by it. Why not make this thread a sticky?

 

[timba24]

I would think the MSRX8 would run a tad bit quicker than the normal production model. Besides some of the numbers I have seen posted from that mag did not look as good as people on the street or in other mags run.

the msrx8 that is in dealers is all looks no performance upgrades at all so no reason for it to be any quicker

 

[Familia323]

"Major engine tweaks are still to come. According to rumors, Mazdaspeed is working on a supercharged version of the RX-8, while Nissan maintains that they can get as much as 500 bhp from the 350Z's V-6 (the company will compete in the GT500 class of the Japanese Touring Car Championship with a 500-bhp 350Z). Expect these changes in future versions of these cars; for now, though, we must make do with these first-run examples."

I hope the RX8 gets more power.. make it worth its price tag.

 

[jersey_emt]

the msrx8 that is in dealers is all looks no performance upgrades at all so no reason for it to be any quicker

There's a couple of performance upgrades. Mid-range torque is most affected.

 

[mdaj]

There's a couple of performance upgrades. Mid-range torque is most affected.

Ditto.

 

[timba24]

Ditto.

ok what have they done to it? because I have not heard of any performance upgrades so I am curious

 

[Familia323]

"The most notable change to the RX-8's 2-rotor Renesis 13B powerplant is a new lightweight carbon-fiber flywheel. A new exhaust and slightly refined intake system bump horsepower to about 250 bhp at 8500 rpm, but it is the new flywheel that makes the difference here."

 

[timba24]

"The most notable change to the RX-8's 2-rotor Renesis 13B powerplant is a new lightweight carbon-fiber flywheel. A new exhaust and slightly refined intake system bump horsepower to about 250 bhp at 8500 rpm, but it is the new flywheel that makes the difference here."

ahh ok well damn I want one lol

 

[Fear]

"The most notable change to the RX-8's 2-rotor Renesis 13B powerplant is a new lightweight carbon-fiber flywheel. A new exhaust and slightly refined intake system bump horsepower to about 250 bhp at 8500 rpm, but it is the new flywheel that makes the difference here."

as cool as the RX-8 is, i cant justify waiting 8500 rpm to feel some power.

 

[mister2]

"Major engine tweaks are still to come. According to rumors, Mazdaspeed is working on a supercharged version of the RX-8, while Nissan maintains that they can get as much as 500 bhp from the 350Z's V-6 (the company will compete in the GT500 class of the Japanese Touring Car Championship with a 500-bhp 350Z). Expect these changes in future versions of these cars; for now, though, we must make do with these first-run examples."

I hope the RX8 gets more power.. make it worth its price tag.

with the supercharger on the msrx8 i think the price tag would be higher

 

[Mikey444]

ahh ok well damn I want one lol

Dont we all(naughty)