Mazda MX8 auto

[briano]

I came across one of these this morning (not in the UK). Looked like a standard MX8 but with 16" wheels, a rear spoiler, auto gearchange and paddle shift.

I assume it will have the 190 bhp engine; I cannot find any information on the web about this car. Can anyone help?

Briano

[tuttle]

Spoiler & wheels could be owner modified.Have seen some beautiful examples of 'owner done' auto models in the UK.Very desireable cars imo.

[Big_M]

Sounds interesting. There is a big gap in the market for sports coupes with an auto gear box without going the hairdresser route. That is why I settled on the FTO.

Over in the states a manual gearbox is the rarer option. (Foreign Shift)

[jazzybee]

briano said:

I came across one of these this morning (not in the UK). Looked like a standard MX8 but with 16" wheels, a rear spoiler, auto gearchange and paddle shift. I assume it will have the 190 bhp engine; I cannot find any information on the web about this car. Can anyone help? Briano

MX8?? nope, don't know what that is. Do you mean MX5 or RX8?

[RobDickinson]

It'll be the RX8 I guess

No Auto for the Euro market for now.

Japan , Australia and US get em, cheapo 16" wheels, crappy auto box and the 4 port 190-210bhp motor limited to 7.5k rpm.

Auto box makes it a very slow car in a straight line, and typicaly if its got 16" wheels its a very basic model with downrated front brakes, suspension, no DSC etc.

Only point to em is to sell to fat americano's who cant drive sticks.

[briano]

Whoops RX8 yes not an MX8; sorry for the confusion!

The brakes looked about the same size. Does anyone know how many ratios in the gearbox? Yes, yes, I know I should ask the salesman but he wouldn't have a clue; they are not Mazda Dealers - and the Mazda dealers only import 230 bhp manuals.

They are relatively cheap here as the (high) Import Duty, Registration Fees and Road Fund Licence (£32 pa) are based on engine capacity.

Briano

[robdickinson]

Its a 4 speed Auto box.

It does get the 16" wheels and small brakes as standard, the bigger brakes, 18" wheels and LSD are an option.

197bhp at 7200rpm , redline at 7500, front disks are 11.93 inches as opposed to 12.72.


I think theres plans to introduce an auto/manual ala DSG sometime in the future , tho when who knows.

Also least in the UK for tax purposes its counted as a 2,600cc car engine.