Ahem...we DO race in non-straight line fashoone in sum parts of thus huur fine estate mah good friend. I invite you to browse the auto-x forums or better yet visit CfrSCCA.org bro.

Back on topic: I like my RX-8. I wouldn't trade it in for any FB, FC maybe an FD I don't have time to discuss performance with you right now. Go to www.edmunds.com or check out local auto-x events (NASA-x on SPC Allstate Campus in St. Pete - check the auto-x forum) to see RX-8's perform against WRX, SRT4, Porsche...its crazy fun. PM me if you can come out to an event. I will let you burn one of my runs and drive the RX-8 if you are cool Bottom line...if you want strong low-end torque for "straight line" racin, do not buy the RX-8. However, I have no problem with low end torque with the RX-8. It's there...you just need to know how to drive the car.

Check Edmunds for comparable vehicles to the RX-8 and drive drive drive them all till you are tired. Make your own decision. That worked for me.