Mazda RX8

2004 Mazda RX8 Performance Review and Pictures

Here is the performance battle between a real 2004 Mazda RX8 versus the 1/10 nitro powered remote control car from HPI with a Mazda RX8 Speed body kit. Can the 238 bhp rotary engine 2004 RX8 sports car beat the 1.2 hp 4WD remote controlled RX8 with a Mazda Speed body kit?

Here is a side-by-side comparison, specs, pictures, and review of the 2004 Mazda RX8. Plus links to where you can buy an RX8 for sale online.

Specs	2004 Mazda RX8	1/10 RX8 Mazda Speed
Pictures	Photo credit: autoascii.jp
Engine Power
Type	1.3L RENESIS rotary	HPI Nitro Star T-15
Displacement (cc)	1,308 cc	2.49 cc
Power	238 bhp @ 8,500 RPM	1.2 hp @ 29,000 RPM
Chassis / Suspension
Transmission	6-speed manual	2-speed automatic
Drive	Rear-wheel drive	4WD
Brakes	Ventilated disc brakes	-
Tires	225/45 R18	X-pattern rubber
Weight	3,050 lbs	-
Performance
Acceleration	-	-
Top Speed	-	70 kph / 43 mph
Street Price	$ 26,680	$ 349

Mazda RX8 For Sale

So far I have not been able to find a ready-to-run Mazda RX8 remote control car. But there are a couple of beautiful Mazda RX8 body kits from HPI Racing (190mm and 200mm wide bodies). You can buy the body kit then put it on the 1/10 HPI RS4 EV0 series remote control car.

Picture from HPI Racing Website (200mm wide body)

Picture from HPI Racing Website (190mm wide body)

The 1/10 HPI RS4 EV0 is powered by a 2-stroke engine producing 1.2 horsepower. With a top speed of 70+ kph (actual speed) this is more than just a toy. And not just performance, HPI's scale Mazda RX8 body kit is simply awesome (see pictures above).

And in a race from 0-60 kph the remote control model would probably beat the real RX8.

Here is a recommended R/C hobby shop where you can buy the nitro powered 1/10 HPI RS4 EV0 rc car and the separate RX8 body kit for sale online.

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