Mazdaspeed RX-8 - US

czar_boi1 · April 18th, 2005, 10:42 PM

Is the Mazdaspeed RX-8 available in the US yet? Because I think I saw something on Speed Channel awhile back about it being here or coming soon.

jayjaya29 · April 19th, 2005, 2:38 AM

Well I sure hope it coming to the States soon. I want to see one.

In all seriousness, I think that it is coming to the US. But I really can't say when.

chilicoke · April 20th, 2005, 8:30 AM

my friends dad works for mazda, last time i brought up the same question and he mentioned about them having trouble making it meet US emission

general · April 20th, 2005, 10:32 AM

MPS RX-8 has only a modified body kit.no other changes have been made.

Renesis · April 21st, 2005, 3:07 AM

You guys are all wrong wrong wrong!

Listen to the man! images/smilies/lol.gif

The MazdaSpeed RX-8 will indeed come to North America and Europe in a few years. Why not now?

Because the current JDM only MazdaSpeed RX-8 (which is already out of production since it was a limited run) didn't have major engine mods like the next one will.

Think Mazda MP3 vs MazdaSpeed Protege...

The MazdaSpeed RX-8 has a completely reworked suspension, bodykit, ECU, air intake, exhaust system, upograded brakes as well as various interior upgrades.

So it'll be very similar to the one we'll get, except that the one that will be released as the true MazdaSpeed will have more engine upgrates (i.e. Supercharger)

Hope that helped images/smilies/smile.gif

Raven18940 · April 21st, 2005, 3:43 AM

They're probably busy watering down the handling so us americans don't hurt ourselves images/smilies/lol.gif

general · April 21st, 2005, 7:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renesis

You guys are all wrong wrong wrong!

Listen to the man! images/smilies/lol.gif

The MazdaSpeed RX-8 will indeed come to North America and Europe in a few years. Why not now?

Because the current JDM only MazdaSpeed RX-8 (which is already out of production since it was a limited run) didn't have major engine mods like the next one will.

Think Mazda MP3 vs MazdaSpeed Protege...

The MazdaSpeed RX-8 has a completely reworked suspension, bodykit, ECU, air intake, exhaust system, upograded brakes as well as various interior upgrades.

So it'll be very similar to the one we'll get, except that the one that will be released as the true MazdaSpeed will have more engine upgrates (i.e. Supercharger)

Hope that helped images/smilies/smile.gif

do give me the source.And the MPS RX-8 is being developed by Mazda Australi has turbo not a supercharger.It churns out 360 bhp and 350 NM of torque check it out at mazda australi's site.Don't remember the address hey what google for then.IMO it will be at least 3 years before it comes to production like the M6mps.and the M6 will be priced at around 30k USD

leif · April 21st, 2005, 7:43 PM

I have heard the supercharger rumor as well...which makes sence...as turbos give more power up high, where rotaries dont need it, while superchargers give it more down low, where they do.

also mazda has lots of exp. with SCs, ie. melenia

Renesis · April 21st, 2005, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by general

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renesis

You guys are all wrong wrong wrong!

Listen to the man! images/smilies/lol.gif

The MazdaSpeed RX-8 will indeed come to North America and Europe in a few years. Why not now?

Because the current JDM only MazdaSpeed RX-8 (which is already out of production since it was a limited run) didn't have major engine mods like the next one will.

Think Mazda MP3 vs MazdaSpeed Protege...

The MazdaSpeed RX-8 has a completely reworked suspension, bodykit, ECU, air intake, exhaust system, upograded brakes as well as various interior upgrades.

So it'll be very similar to the one we'll get, except that the one that will be released as the true MazdaSpeed will have more engine upgrates (i.e. Supercharger)

Hope that helped images/smilies/smile.gif

do give me the source.And the MPS RX-8 is being developed by Mazda Australi has turbo not a supercharger.It churns out 360 bhp and 350 NM of torque check it out at mazda australi's site.Don't remember the address hey what google for then.IMO it will be at least 3 years before it comes to production like the M6mps.and the M6 will be priced at around 30k USD

First, that's not a MazdaSpeed RX-8 it's just an autralian dealership that decided to develop it's own performance version of the RX-8.

That won't get out of Australia.

And Mazda will use a Supercharger which is a lot better adapted to the Renesis.

Raven18940 · April 22nd, 2005, 3:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renesis

And Mazda will use a Supercharger which is a lot better adapted to the Renesis.

Why's that?

general · April 22nd, 2005, 6:08 AM

yeah why's that.M6mps was made by mazda germany.Mazda RX-8 turbo is made by the Mazda's australian division.BTW did you know that MAzda has facilities in 16 different countries.

Renesis · April 22nd, 2005, 9:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by general

yeah why's that.M6mps was made by mazda germany.Mazda RX-8 turbo is made by the Mazda's australian division.BTW did you know that MAzda has facilities in 16 different countries.

No, but that doesn't change anything to me images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

I know they don't only make cars in Japan, but anyway, I can tell you that it's in no way an official car and that it's not THE MazdaSpeed RX-8.

Renesis · April 22nd, 2005, 9:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Raven18940

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renesis

And Mazda will use a Supercharger which is a lot better adapted to the Renesis.

Why's that?

Mostly in terms of emissions, compensating for the lack of low torque (no lag helps) and also the overall design of the engine works better with a supercharger, but that's getting technical (i.e. I don't know the exact reasons)

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Renesis Lazier than Viper Joined: Nov 27th, 2003 Last Online: November 16th, 2009 Location: Quebec, Canada Age: 22 Posts: 9,669 Car: 2007 Pontiac G5 GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 34	You guys are all wrong wrong wrong! Listen to the man! The MazdaSpeed RX-8 will indeed come to North America and Europe in a few years. Why not now? Because the current JDM only MazdaSpeed RX-8 (which is already out of production since it was a limited run) didn't have major engine mods like the next one will. Think Mazda MP3 vs MazdaSpeed Protege... The MazdaSpeed RX-8 has a completely reworked suspension, bodykit, ECU, air intake, exhaust system, upograded brakes as well as various interior upgrades. So it'll be very similar to the one we'll get, except that the one that will be released as the true MazdaSpeed will have more engine upgrates (i.e. Supercharger) Hope that helped

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Raven18940 Joined: Apr 16th, 2005 Last Online: July 10th, 2009 Location: PA, USA Posts: 633 Rep Power: 0	They're probably busy watering down the handling so us americans don't hurt ourselves __________________ 2001 Saab 9-5 aero....don't laugh, it's fast.

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general Joined: Mar 31st, 2005 Last Online: September 3rd, 2008 Location: Shah Alam,Malaysia Posts: 219 Rep Power: 0	MPS RX-8 has only a modified body kit.no other changes have been made.

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leif Joined: Jan 4th, 2005 Last Online: December 18th, 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 218 Rep Power: 0	I have heard the supercharger rumor as well...which makes sence...as turbos give more power up high, where rotaries dont need it, while superchargers give it more down low, where they do. also mazda has lots of exp. with SCs, ie. melenia

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general Joined: Mar 31st, 2005 Last Online: September 3rd, 2008 Location: Shah Alam,Malaysia Posts: 219 Rep Power: 0	yeah why's that.M6mps was made by mazda germany.Mazda RX-8 turbo is made by the Mazda's australian division.BTW did you know that MAzda has facilities in 16 different countries.

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