Originally posted by Levi
Yes, But the 6 speed RX8 was rated @ 250 @ the crank, right?
The part that made the FD fast was the 200 plus lbs of torque it has..
Well let me say this...
The books rate my MP3 @ 110 hp @ the wheels, and claim a 16.5 ET..The MP3 weights 3100 lbs with me and some gas.
I drove the car bone stock and pulled a 16.04..stock...So am I a awesome driver, better than the magazines guys...I don't think so. If anything they are better @ getting the most out of a test car. So why was I able to pull a 16.04 stock? Thats 1/2 second faster than quoted in every article I can find..So what I am saying is.....The RX8 may be faster with someone else driving..I am not saying I am a good driver.. I was able to get a stock car 1/2 second faster, than a professional driver.....maybe I am in the wrong line of work....
Magazine testing of quarter mile rarely includes a hard launch, OR is done on a real drag strip that has traction.