Mazda RX8 Horsepower Controversy
In connection with the RX8's horsepower rating, the original marketing material from Mazda North America (MNAO) advertised the 6 speed manual transmission RX8 247hp @ at 8.500 rpm. Assuming parasitic drivetrain Loses Between 17% -20%-common for modern rear wheel drive vehicles, the stock RX8 Should measure Between 205 ~ 197 horsepower at the rear wheels (rwhp)-depending on elevation, barometric pressure, and temperature correction factors "Applied. Instead, the stock RX8 chassis dyno run shows results ranging anywhere from mid-high ~ 160 to ~ 185rwhp. Such readings would Represent parasitic drivetrain Loses in excess of 25%. To Say That, It Is Unacceptable to experience such a high level of loss through the drivetrain of a "sports car" with a carbon fiber drive shaft, amongst other things-is an understatement.
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