Rx8 Vs Ss?sc ???
06-20-2006, 04:47 PM
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Rx8 Vs Ss?sc ???
I have a question has anyone raced an rx8 and if so what was the outcome of the race and what do you think an rx8 chance would be racing 1998 saleen s281 non supercharged would go
06-20-2006, 05:00 PM
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well actuallly i raced one on sunday night! i was just leaving the movies with my g/f and this guys pulls up next to me rev's and takes off. i looked at my g/f and she was like ok go get him just this once! so i dropped the car down to 2nd and took off. i was closing in when i heard him floor it and as i was in 3rd gear at about 5000rpms i was equal with him. then i passed him and started pulling away by a 1/2 a car, then that was it b/c out of know where he braked hard and made a left hand turn! i didn't think i would win but maybe the guy just couldn't drive.
06-20-2006, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Taro
The RX8 has about the same HP but way less torque how is it even a match for a SS/SC only a 1.3L engine.
06-20-2006, 05:53 PM
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yea it might only be a 1.3liter engine, but they an rev a hell of alot higher than we can, so essentially they are in there power band alot longer than we are, but i still think you would beat him
06-20-2006, 07:37 PM
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oh god here we go lol, rx-8 with the rigth driver in both cars the rx-8 would own if it is the grand touring model...... no offense but the rx-8 will if it's grand touring
06-20-2006, 07:46 PM
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lol the rx-8 grand touring from 2005 has 268 whp, and 217ft. of torque, on the 1.3 litre the grand touring is the sporty model with the sport package, and is a much lighter model also will go 120 in 3rd gear, my dad owns a 05, grand touring........ i had the ss/sc and raced him, and btw i know how to drive
06-20-2006, 07:48 PM
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It's a driver's race, but with equal drivers I say that the SS has an advantage. I am pretty sure an RX-8 isn't getting 268 at the wheels, I would like to see a dyno. Most I have ever seen one at the wheels is 180-ish.
06-20-2006, 07:51 PM
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lol, ok here is a link for the non grand touring
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...php&carnum=520
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...php&carnum=520
06-20-2006, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by bad93ex
With a quarter time in 14.5 it isn't getting 268 at the wheels.
06-20-2006, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by sshaner
lol the rx-8 grand touring from 2005 has 268 whp, and 217ft. of torque, on the 1.3 litre the grand touring is the sporty model with the sport package, and is a much lighter model also will go 120 in 3rd gear, my dad owns a 05, grand touring........ i had the ss/sc and raced him, and btw i know how to drive
Sport Package
Self-leveling Xenon headlights
Fog lights
Dynamic Stability Control with traction control
Limited-slip differential*
18-inch wheels and tires*
Larger front brakes*
Sport-tuned suspension*
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Touring Package
Sport Package
300-watt BoseŽ 9-speaker audio system with AUDIO PILOT automatic noise compensation technology
Power sliding-glass moonroof
Auto-dimming mirror with HomelinkŽ system
Grand Touring Package
Touring Package
Leather-trimmed upholstery**
8-way power driver's seat with lumbar support
Heated front seats
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06-20-2006, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by sshaner
that is for 2004 model at 14.4 the 05 has more torque and the body is lighter...
06-20-2006, 08:05 PM
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ive seen them run and im not impressed stock for stock the cobalt will own in a straight line on a road course its quite a bit closer they can handle pretty damn good.
06-20-2006, 08:08 PM
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https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/show...ght=raced+rx-8
Nuff said...
EDIT : And by the way, he said if you put about 900 into the car you only get about 6-8 hp
So if it was a modded RX-8, I would love to see it...
Nuff said...
EDIT : And by the way, he said if you put about 900 into the car you only get about 6-8 hp
So if it was a modded RX-8, I would love to see it...
06-20-2006, 08:09 PM
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SSHANER.....I don't know where you're getting 268 WHP from?From all the stats I've seen, the two cars are roughly the same - drivers race (Manual).
RX-8 is a nicer car, but I don't know if it's much faster - at all - in a staight line
RX-8 is a nicer car, but I don't know if it's much faster - at all - in a staight line