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Old Nov 8, 2002, 01:02 PM
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Originally posted by lifeisdeath
hmm ...

"The RENESIS, with a targeted 250 hp at 8500 rpm and 159 lb.-ft. of torque at 7500 rpm..."

160 ft/lbs at 7500 rpm? seems a little low to me.


yeah it does! what happened to that 10,000 RPM redline they promised us?
Old Nov 8, 2002, 01:07 PM
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Im figuring that the Rx-8 isnt a heavy car, so no need for that much torque, but I AM still a bit disappointed in that departement.
Old Nov 8, 2002, 01:24 PM
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BAM! Right back up there.

Originally posted by Lan Evo


However, the 9,000 rpm redline should help to bump it back up a little, right?
Old Nov 17, 2002, 11:33 PM
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Review of RX-8 from Edmunds

http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/roadt...1/article.html
Old Nov 17, 2002, 11:53 PM
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IMHO, there will never be a replacement for the 3rd Gen Rx7. That car delivers on every level of performance perfectly, if it wernt for the whole blowing up thing... Im not a big fan of the Rx8s styling but, the Renesis, from what Ive read, seems to own, but still, its just hard to let go of the 7.

EDIT: What Im trying to say is, if I had to picture a car that matched my personality the closest, it would be the 3rd Gen.
Old Dec 8, 2002, 12:54 PM
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damn that car is beautiful 4 bucket seats that car is beautiful
Old Dec 8, 2002, 04:17 PM
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I like it, I dunno why, I just do... The design appeals to me I guess, and it's pretty fast which is a +.
Old Dec 8, 2002, 07:07 PM
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Yea seroiusly, the RX-8 sould be pretty nice car when it comes out. Can't wait till I see one on the road




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