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

 

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.

 

I'd also like to know this. I was a phone call away from owning a rx8 rather than my ss/sc.

 

An Rx8 vs SS/SC is a good race, an RX8 vs an S281 is a murder.

 

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.

 

It's not, really...at least not in a straight line. They typically run about .5 to 1 second behind in the 1/4, which can be anywhere from 3 to 10 car lengths. However on a track it's a whole different story.

 

stock for stock, good race, put it on a road course, end of story
RX8 != Straightline car

 

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

 

The Saleen would kill the rx8.


A co-worker of mine has a new one and I kept up with him to 70 mph. He had me by about 1 car length. I drive a 2.4 manual.

 

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

 

What is the difference in the grand touring?

 

we could beat the rx8 hands down

 

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

 

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.

 

lol, ok here is a link for the non grand touring
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...php&carnum=520

 

With a quarter time in 14.5 it isn't getting 268 at the wheels.

 

that is for 2004 model at 14.4 the 05 has more torque and the body is lighter...

 

Grand touring doesn't do anything for the power...the car only has 2 power ratings. 197 for the auto, and 238 for the stick.

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*
* standard with 6-speed manual

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
Heated mirrors

 

But it is still not anywhere near that much power at the wheels with a quarter time like that.

 

the rx-8 is 1.2 seconds faster in the 1/4 major diff on the track

 

You guys are crazy its def NOT a drivers race I got one on the highway and he has a HEAVILY modded SRT-4 and a solstice too... He def knows how to race...

 

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.

 

If the RX-8 does 14.4 how is that 1.2 seconds faster than a cobalt ss/sc? Most people get 14.5-ish. I've seen some cobalt/redlines get 14.0 stock.

 

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...

 

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