2009 Mazda RX-8 R3

[medgar]

Why not just drop the 2.3-liter turbo MazdaSpeed3 engine in this car. I may be over simplifying this....but from what I read....this is a perfect sports car...but it lacks power.

http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2830b.shtml

[IVRY PRL]

They have to stick to rotaries on any RX car, that's kinda what the R stands for
Don't get me wrong though, I think the car is utterly useless with its current powerplant, but a piston engine is not the solution, I think they should just boost the rotary again.

[TwilightBlue]

They turned a big piece of crap into a slightly refined piece of crap. These cars a prone to many problems.

[LightsOut]

its a boring car

[Red_G35]

Toilet.

[Jeff92se]

Originally Posted by IVRY PRL

They have to stick to rotaries on any RX car, that's kinda what the R stands for
Don't get me wrong though, I think the car is utterly useless with its current powerplant, but a piston engine is not the solution, I think they should just boost the rotary again.

Boost + 13b = LS2 swap

[Skaterbasist]

Give me an RX7 over this

[Kroft]

This should've been dumped in their lineup. It's not the same RX class as it used to be before Ford really took the reins on these. RX-7 twin turbo FTW.

[Jeff92se]

All the power and performance of a basic economy car with the great MPG of a V8. zoom zoom

ENGINE: 1.3 liter, 2-rotor unit

HORSEPOWER: 212

TORQUE: 159 lb feet

0-60 mph: 6.6 seconds

1/4 mile: 15.0 seconds @ 95 mph

60-0 mph: 118 feet

EPA: 16 mpg city/ 22 mpg highway

[mIKE]

Originally Posted by jeff92se

all the power and performance of a basic economy car with the great mpg of a v8. Zoom zoom

love that one.

[IVRY PRL]

Originally Posted by Jeff92se

Boost + 13b = LS2 swap

Yeaaa... but I'd figure Mazda would be able to correct some of the flaws of the old boosted 13bs.
All I'm saying is, there has to be a solution that will not involve an immediately engine swap due to nasty explosion, but still give the car some balls I like the LSX, but buying a brand new car, and swapping the motor is just plain silly.

[Jeff92se]

Originally Posted by IVRY PRL

Yeaaa... but I'd figure Mazda would be able to correct some of the flaws of the old boosted 13bs.
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Mazda 3 turbo motor. Better mileage, more torque, more hp. Probably not any heavier. That's the only way to fix that motor.

Well there's the 20b option but.............

[LightsOut]

this car sucks so much this thread needs to be deleted.

[Sukairain]

lol, Mazda is still making rotaries? I rather buy a stretched Miata.

[astonv12]

Originally Posted by Jeff92se

All the power and performance of a basic economy car with the great MPG of a V8. zoom zoom

ENGINE: 1.3 liter, 2-rotor unit

HORSEPOWER: 212

TORQUE: 159 lb feet

0-60 mph: 6.6 seconds

1/4 mile: 15.0 seconds @ 95 mph

60-0 mph: 118 feet

EPA: 16 mpg city/ 22 mpg highway