Mazda RX-8 Concept LM Race Car

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Mazda RX-8 Concept LM Race Car
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
Drivetrain	FR
Engine	2.0-liter triple-rotor Wankel, 20B
Max Power	500 BHP
Performance Points	571 PP
Weight	1,100 kilograms (2,400 lb)

The Mazda RX-8 Concept LM Race Car is a Race car produced by Mazda.

This race car, built by the Gran Turismo team, is based on Mazda's RX-8 Concept. It was equipped w/ the 2.0-litre Triple-rotor Wankel and produced up to somewhat 500 hp. Given a stylish body-kit and chosen spoiler to personalise the car, the racing livery is modified from a successful 1991 Le-Mans Prototype Group C car, the Mazda 787B.

It first appeared in Gran Turismo Concept, and returned in Gran Turismo 4, Gran Turismo PSP, Gran Turismo 5 and Gran Turismo 6.

In-game description

"A Le Mans spec RX-8 tuned by Gran Turismo."

Continuing in the footsteps of the RX-7 was another rotary-powered sports car, the RX-8. In addition to its more contemporary-looking shape, one of the most interesting design elements on the new RX-8 was its ground breaking 4-door design that allowed access for two to the rear seats. But despite being a 4-door sports car, the RX-8 has the making of a race car made for the track.

Besides the new seating for four, the most significant new feature can be found under the hood with an all new rotary engine developed specifically for the RX-8. Called the Renesis, this 1.3-liter Wankel gains a turbo on the Concept LM version that boosts power to around 493 HP at 7000 rpm. This modified engine has been tuned to have a very high power output at the upper end of the rev range for running at high speed down the long straightaway at the Circuit de la Sarthe, home to the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

While the paint scheme may mimic Le Mans Mazda cars of a past era, there's nothing old school about the RX-8's efficient new aerodynamic package. The rear of the car is furnished with a giant, highly efficient spoiler, while an underskirt attached at the front end creates a great deal of downforce.

Acquisition

GT6

This car can be purchased for 1.000.000 Credits. It is a simplified car.

GT5

As a Standard car, the Mazda RX-8 Concept LM Race Car can be purchased from the Used Car Dealership for 976,183 Credits. It is a Level 19 car.

GT PSP

This LM Race Car can be purchased for 1,000,000 Credits.

GT4

Players can only acquire this car by winning the NR-A RX-8 Cup. It is not for sale and does not appear in the Mazda dealership.

Trivia

• The RX-8 Concept LM Race Car's paint scheme (including its livery) is modeled after Mazda's successful Mazda 787B Group C racer, which won the 1991 24 Hours of Le Mans, and its number (55) is another nod to the same car.