Mazda RX8 was launched in 2003. Some interesting facts about Mazda RX8 -
- Mazda RX8 is the only Wankel engine (rotary) powered cars (1.3 liter Renesis 13B-MSP engine)
- front mid-engine, rear-wheel drive, four seat, four-door coupe
- 50:50 weight distribution
- manual gearbox model uses a carbon fiber composite driveshaft to reduce the rotational mass (moment of inertia) connected to the engine
- rear-hinger “freestyle” doors (similar to suicide doors)
- no B-pillar between the front and rear doors.
Mazda RX8 (year 2009) – improved body rigidity, structural reinforcements, trapezoidal strut tower bar, rear suspension geometry reconfigured for better handling and improved drive shaft rigidity, 90lbs lighter, increased acceleration and performance.
Mazda RX8 R3 (year 2009) – Bilstein shock absorbers, 19-inch forged aluminum-alloy wheels (BBS), Recaro seats up front, 300-watt Bose audio system with centerpoint surround sound.
Modified Mazda RX8 with Mazdaspeed front bumper, side skirts, rear wing spoiler, Axis Halos, 18 inch x 8.5 wheels – limited edition Gold with Black pinstirpe, X8 headlight eyelids, Gannador carbon fiber aero mirrors. Read the rest of this entry »
December 28, 2009 at 4:53 am
· Filed under Toyota Matrix
Toyota Matrix 2nd Generation was launched in February 2008, it is currently marketed in United States, Canada and Mexico. Toyota Matrix (also referred to as Toyota Corolla Matrix) is a compact 5-door hatchback (sporty wagon).
Layout – Front engine, front wheel drive / all wheel drive (in US, S-grade)
Engine (s) -
2ZR-FE – 1.8L Inline 4 DOHC 16-valve with Dual VVT-i (both intake and exhaust valve timing)
132 hp (98 kW) at 6000 rpm and 128 lb.ft (174 N.m)
December 1, 2009 at 7:20 pm
· Filed under Nissan 370Z
Nissan 370Z (Z34, known as Fairlady Z in Japan) is the 6th generation of the Nissan Z-car (2-door coupe aka roadster) line which was launched in 2008 to replaced its predecessor Nissan 350Z.
- Aluminum subframe, door panels, hood, hatch; aluminum-alloy engine cradle
Layout – Front mid-engine, rear-wheel drive (FMR)
Platform – Nissan FM platform (weight distribution which is close to 50:50)
Engine – VQ37VHR 3.7 DOHC V6 24 valves with VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift Control), aluminum heads and block. 336 PS (247.1 kW; 331.4 hp)
Transmission (s) – 7-speed automatic with paddle shifters
6-speed manual transmission with SynchroRev Match (world’s 1st synchronized downshift rev-matching system)
Modified Nissan 370Z with body kits, side skirts, rear valance, Nismo brakes, lowered with Brabus springs, 22 inch wheels with stainless steel exhaust and titanium exhaust tips Read the rest of this entry »
