RX-8 Getting RX-treme
TAKE a look at the wildest Mazda ever! These shots reveal the RX-8 Extreme - a turbocharged version of the firm's innovative rotary-engined coup.
It offers 125bhp more power and 139Nm more torque than standard
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. 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.
Chris Thorp
Article from: Auto Express
Finally a turbo RX-8.
The large stripe needs to go. i hope this isn't a repost.
TAKE a look at the wildest Mazda ever! These shots reveal the RX-8 Extreme - a turbocharged version of the firm's innovative rotary-engined coup.
It offers 125bhp more power and 139Nm more torque than standard
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. 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.
Chris Thorp
Article from: Auto Express
Finally a turbo RX-8.
The large stripe needs to go. i hope this isn't a repost.
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