GDIzen Neutral Newbie November 5, 2004 Share November 5, 2004 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. 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 ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondeost220 Neutral Newbie November 5, 2004 Share November 5, 2004 looks v.tiong Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Neutral Newbie November 5, 2004 Share November 5, 2004 Steamz .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potheader Clutched November 5, 2004 Share November 5, 2004 Nice & Chio! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic November 5, 2004 Share November 5, 2004 (edited) cool but i wan to see wat the new rx-7 is going to look like dun understand the new exhaust system though. as long as the power is there, i dun really care how the engine sounds like Edited November 5, 2004 by Lala81 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vamp Neutral Newbie November 5, 2004 Share November 5, 2004 This is expected.... now I wonder whether there is any improvement in FC.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normal_aspirated Clutched November 5, 2004 Share November 5, 2004 (edited) <<<<<<This is expected.... now I wonder whether there is any improvement in FC.>>>>>>> FC goes together with increase in horsey. How to? Edited November 5, 2004 by Normal_aspirated Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDIzen Neutral Newbie November 5, 2004 Author Share November 5, 2004 Like the fella said, u want HP so NO FC... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDIzen Neutral Newbie November 5, 2004 Author Share November 5, 2004 Steamz .... Bro time for u to Zoom zoom zoom... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Neutral Newbie November 5, 2004 Share November 5, 2004 Cannot afford to zoom zoom oredi lah ... no money Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDIzen Neutral Newbie November 5, 2004 Author Share November 5, 2004 U too modest lah... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Neutral Newbie November 5, 2004 Share November 5, 2004 Really lah .. no money Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDIzen Neutral Newbie November 5, 2004 Author Share November 5, 2004 Bro u never go meetup, I guess? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Neutral Newbie November 5, 2004 Share November 5, 2004 Fasting month lah dah de ... sibeh shack liao Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Clutched November 9, 2004 Share November 9, 2004 362bhp ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic November 9, 2004 Share November 9, 2004 wonder how they work out the turbo cos the rx8 has poor torque on low end maybe they will feature this on topgear! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDIzen Neutral Newbie November 10, 2004 Author Share November 10, 2004 U wanna order soon? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Clutched November 12, 2004 Share November 12, 2004 Dont even have the $$ to order a WRX at 98K. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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