SpeedSource 24hr Daytona Winner 20B RX-8 spec..

***Herblenny*** · 02-25-2008, 07:25 PM

Well, I thought I post that info here from SpeedSource website..

2008 Mazda RX-8 specs.

Engine:

20B Three rotor rotary engine (1,950cc)
Max Power 425HP @ 8500RPM
Max Torque 285 ft-lbs. @ 7600
Max RPM 8800
Dry Sump Lubrication
Bosch 4.3 ECU

Gearbox
Emco Daytona Prototype
Six forward gears and one reverse
Ring and Pinion 10/35

Bodywork
All carbon fiber
73.5 inch width
174 inch length

Suspension
Dymanic Suspension DSSV shocks
Front and Rear adjustable anti-roll bars
18x11 Racing Hart wheel front with 285/645-18 Pirelli Racing tire
18x11.5 Racing Hart wheel rear with 305/660-18 Pirelli Racing tire

Brakes
Dual master cylinders with balance bar
Four piston Alcon front and rear calipers
Cast iron vented Alcon rotors front and rear
Pagid racing brake pads

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpeedSource

At first glimpse, there is no doubt this is an X-8 sports car, but a host of exterior modifications create an even more aggressive-somewhat feline-appearance. In front, an extended air intake and a low-projecting lip spoiler yield improved cooling and optimum lift balance, respectively. Low-slung silhouette side skirts, aerodynamic side view mirrors and carbon-finished B-pillar garnishes cut air resistance and carry the sleek look rearward. An adjustable rear wing and rear under-spoiler create downforce in the tail.

djmtsu · 02-25-2008, 09:39 PM

Mmmmmmmm...........dry sump 20b!!!

***Herblenny*** · 02-25-2008, 11:47 PM

If any of you find engine bay shots, please post them here!

blwnrtr93 · 02-26-2008, 04:23 AM

I think I still have pics of Phil's 20B's from Luis' shop somewhere around here, although they may have bit the dust the old hd in my laptop. From what I've read the camera's go off when the hood gets popped with the SpeedSource cars. Anyone seen one in person?

85rx-7gsl-se · 02-27-2008, 11:18 PM

All I can say is that is badass

Turbo II · 03-01-2008, 06:35 PM

I'll take you lots of up close pictures of the cars when I hook up with them at VIR in April.

Turbo II · 03-03-2008, 01:01 AM

Here's a couple of pics from one of the ROAR Racing cars in the ROLEX KONI Series I took last year.

Cockpit view.

EJayCe996 · 03-11-2008, 12:58 PM

They better be careful. If Porsche loses too much they'll start complaining, they way they did against the old e46 M3s running v8s, that the class is for production cars and that the RX-8 was never produced with a 20b. Of course that MAY be a good thing because all Mazda would have to do is the same thing BMW did, produce an extremely limited run of 20b RX-8s and sell them and thus have a "legal" production car.

Turbo II · 03-11-2008, 03:05 PM

That happened last year anyway to SpeedSource.. After the 1st three races they started hitting the team with added weight and stuff. Took them a few races to get sorted back out and being up front again.

Phoenix7 · 03-25-2008, 08:24 PM

That also happened in 1991. Porsche bitched the the Rotary got screwed.

wite out · 08-03-2008, 02:05 PM

I love the way the race engines sound, 20b and 13b

Phoenix7 · 08-03-2008, 02:56 PM

Rolex GT Mazda RX-8 Technical Review: With SpeedSource Driver Nick Ham - SPEEDtV.COM

02-25-2008, 09:39 PM	#2
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	Mmmmmmmm...........dry sump 20b!!! __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

02-25-2008, 11:47 PM	#3
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	If any of you find engine bay shots, please post them here! __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

03-01-2008, 06:35 PM	#6
Turbo II Zoom Freaking Zoom Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC iTrader: (0) Posts: 324 Rep Power: 17	I'll take you lots of up close pictures of the cars when I hook up with them at VIR in April. __________________ 1988 RX-7 Convertible 1991 RX-7 Turbo 2004 RX-8 GT 1985 RX-7 GSL - Sold

03-03-2008, 01:01 AM	#7
Turbo II Zoom Freaking Zoom Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC iTrader: (0) Posts: 324 Rep Power: 17	Here's a couple of pics from one of the ROAR Racing cars in the ROLEX KONI Series I took last year. Cockpit view. __________________ 1988 RX-7 Convertible 1991 RX-7 Turbo 2004 RX-8 GT 1985 RX-7 GSL - Sold

03-11-2008, 03:05 PM	#9
Turbo II Zoom Freaking Zoom Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC iTrader: (0) Posts: 324 Rep Power: 17	That happened last year anyway to SpeedSource.. After the 1st three races they started hitting the team with added weight and stuff. Took them a few races to get sorted back out and being up front again. __________________ 1988 RX-7 Convertible 1991 RX-7 Turbo 2004 RX-8 GT 1985 RX-7 GSL - Sold

02-26-2008, 04:23 AM	#4
blwnrtr93 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: AL iTrader: (1) Posts: 379 Rep Power: 17	I think I still have pics of Phil's 20B's from Luis' shop somewhere around here, although they may have bit the dust the old hd in my laptop. From what I've read the camera's go off when the hood gets popped with the SpeedSource cars. Anyone seen one in person?

03-11-2008, 12:58 PM	#8
EJayCe996 PPP-P-P-P-POWER! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North GP, TX iTrader: (0) Posts: 283 Rep Power: 17	They better be careful. If Porsche loses too much they'll start complaining, they way they did against the old e46 M3s running v8s, that the class is for production cars and that the RX-8 was never produced with a 20b. Of course that MAY be a good thing because all Mazda would have to do is the same thing BMW did, produce an extremely limited run of 20b RX-8s and sell them and thus have a "legal" production car.

08-03-2008, 02:05 PM	#11
wite out The Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Madison, AL iTrader: (0) Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	I love the way the race engines sound, 20b and 13b __________________ Trying desperately to un-learn FWD