| Mazda RX-8 Concept (Type-II) '01 | |
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| Appears in | Gran Turismo Concept Gran Turismo 4 Gran Turismo PSP Gran Turismo 5 Gran Turismo 6 |
| Type in GT5 | Standard |
| Interior in GT6 | Simple |
| Manufacturer | Mazda |
| Displacement | 1308 cc |
| Drivetrain | FR |
| Aspiration | NA |
| Engine | 13B-MSP Concept |
| Max Power | 272 BHP |
| Performance Points | 447 PP |
| Max Torque | 26.1 kgfm |
| Weight | 1,200 kilograms (2,600 lb) |
| Power/Weight Ratio | 4.41 kg (9.7 lb) per horsepower |
The Mazda RX-8 Concept (Type-II) '01 is a Concept car produced by Mazda. It first appears in Gran Turismo Concept, and has appeared in every main game since, with the exception of Gran Turismo Sport.
Colors
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In Gran Turismo Concept and Gran Turismo 4, seven colors are available for this car:
- RX-8 Yellow
- RX-8 Brilliant Black
- RX-8 Greyish Green
- RX-8 Pure White
- RX-8 Sports Blue
- RX-8 Sunlight Silver
- RX-8 Brilliant Red Mica
However, starting from Gran Turismo PSP, only one color is available for this car:
- RX-8 Yellow
In-game descriptionEdit
"Powered by the new RE Renesis engine. The RX-8 concept car just before mass production."
Mazda embarked on a new frontier when it introduced the RX-8 in March 2002. As the spiritual successor to the RX-7, it possessed rotary power, excellent handling and a stylish sports-car body, but what made the RX-8 unique were its four doors. The idea of this 4-door sports car concept first appeared in RX-EVOLV shown at the 1999 Tokyo Motor Show.
Unlike the RX-7, the rotary engine in the RX-8 was naturally aspirated. Dubbed the Renesis, it wasn't as powerful as the old 13B, but burned cleaner than its predecessor, and revved higher, red lining at 9000 rpm. Output was rated at 247 HP and 159.1 ft-lb for the 5-speed manual and 207 HP and 163.4 ft-lb for the 4-speed automatic. The RX-8's power-to-weight ratio was also impressive at 0.19 HP/kg.
Mazda wanted to broaden the appeal of its rotary image car, so it opened up the cabin to accommodate four passengers comfortably. The truly innovative part came when Mazda designers adopted rear doors into the design, without the need for a B-pillar. Thus the doors swung open to reveal a large uncluttered opening for passengers to slide in and out. The RX-8 retained the sporty handling dynamic of the RX-7, thanks in part to its stiff center-tunnel chassis design, its 50/50 front/rear weight distribution, and extremely fun-to-drive nature. It truly was a sports car with four doors, but because it lacked the excitement of the RX-7, it wasn't as popular with hard-core driving enthusiasts and racers.
AcquisitionEdit
GT ConceptEdit
This car is available to the player in Arcade Mode from the beginning.
GT4Edit
This car can only be obtained by getting all silver in the International B License Tests.
GTPSPEdit
This car can be purchased for 500,000 Credits.
GT5Edit
As a Standard car, the Mazda RX-8 Concept (Type-II) '01 can be purchased from the Used Car Dealership for 64,939 Credits. It is a Level 5 car.
GT6Edit
This car can be purchased for 65,000 Credits. It is a simplified car.
TriviaEdit
- For some reason, in Gran Turismo 4, this car is only available in "RX-8 Yellow" in Gran Turismo Mode.
- In Gran Turismo 4, this car cannot be sold, only discarded from the garage.
PicturesEdit
_%2701_RX-8_Sunlight_Silver.jpg "Mazda RX-8 Concept (Type-II) '01 RX-8 Sunlight Silver.jpg (47 KB)")
