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BTW.... Mazda Speed Tuned RX8

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This has been a busy news week with NAIAS, and now news from the 2003 Tokyo Auto Salon held between January 10 and 12 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba prefecture. Mazdaspeed has showcased their new concept, the Mazdaspeed RX-8.

This concept car is based on the new Mazda RX-8. It features an enhanced exterior, interior and performance.

Unique aero parts are fitted to deliver greater aerodynamic performance.
Customized accessories are fitted to suspensions, brakes and mufflers.
Carbon-look switches and sports type seats are used in the interior to display sportscar characteristics.
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wowie! thats a nice looking car. any idea if its coming to the US at all?
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The only thing I don't really like about the car is that extra door.
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its starting to look like a longer s2000....
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its starting to look like a longer s2000....[hr]
Good Eye! The front totally mirrors the S2000. I like out it looks.

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I want one.
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yes, it is US bound. Same HP as the RX-7 except not turboed. So, I imagine it has some potential.
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yes, it is US bound. Same HP as the RX-7 except not turboed. So, I imagine it has some potential. [hr]
i believe youre talking about the rx-8, not the "MazdaSpeed RX-8" concept that they are asking about coming to the states
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Not a big fan of stock RX-8's but DAMN I love that car.. Thanks Joe

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I'm just not a big fan of that car...too many lines and the suicide doors sure don't help.
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yes, it is US bound. Same HP as the RX-7 except not turboed. So, I imagine it has some potential. [hr]
I think that car looks awesome.

As for potential, just because the RX7 was TT'd doesn't mean the new renesis RX8 engine can have the same thing done.
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It looks sweet with the extra speed package, it does resemble an s2000. I dont like the stock ones but this one looks hot
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9000 RPM Redline
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i would still take a rx-7 over the rx-8

i was sooo happy when i heard that the rx-8 was NOT the replacement for the rx-7. RUMOR has it mazda is going to be bringing the rx-7 back soon to compete with the 350z/s2000.

i think its a great idea lets see if the cars where in the same price range what would you rather have a rx-7/350z/s2k RX-7 ALL THE WAY and 350z a close second and s2k WAAAAAAAAAAAAY in the back
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sleek .. very sleek
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