Mazda RX8 Horsepower
Mazda RX8 Horsepower
Mazda RX8 Horsepower
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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