Are rotary engines good for drag racing?
Rotary engines are high-revving and can produce a lot of power in the right hands. They are easy to modify, customize, and build, and you can do so pretty inexpensively to create a fast car. Rotary engines are used in a lot of pro-compact drag racing cars because they can handle an absurd amount of power.
What is the top speed of a Mazda RX8?
Engine: | 1.3-liter, rotary engine |
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Torque: | 159 pound-feet |
Transmission: | Six-speed Manual |
0-60 mph: | 6.4 seconds |
Top Speed: | 145 mph |
Is there a turbo for the RX-8 performance?
The combination of the smooth power delivery and high output levels transforms the RX-8 into a car that doesn’t just excel through the corners but has exceptional straight line speed as well! We felt there was a place in the market for a new turbo kitand we are proud to release the RX8Performance.com turbo kit!
Is the Mazda RX-8 a rotary engine car?
At RX8 Performance we have a passion for the Mazda RX-8 and the unique Rotary Engine that powers it. Our focus is not spread across a broad model range, it’s an intense focus on a single platform and the constant development of what is already an excellent machine,
Why does the RX8 Turbo have a sweeping radius?
In the manifold design we routed the center runner carrying these gases through a smooth sweeping radius to minimize turbulence and to keep velocity as high as possible as it entered the turbo!
Is the RX-8 a good straight line car?
There is nothing quite like the feeling of a turbo charged rotary engine. The combination of the smooth power delivery and high output levels transforms the RX-8 into a car that doesn’t just excel through the corners but has exceptional straight line speed as well!