i believe the s2000 is the better choice due to the reasons' previously mentioned, but there's no need to bash the rx8, saying it was released prematurely yadda yadda yadda.
like someone mentioned earlier, it's like getting 240hp out of a B16.. WITHOUT turbo, the renesis motor is an astounding achievement

however, i read somewhere that the bay is too crammed to fit a turbo setup? back to the drawing board..

the s2k also has the aftermarket advantage right now as well.. turbo, s/c if that's your thing.. unlimited suspension combinations, and all the rest of the goodies available to all hondas

 

It's not that simple, rotaries are very sophisticated in terms of making power. It's has a weird torque band. But makes hp just the same of that of a high revving engine(at high rpms). It makes 160 lbs of torque and 240 hp as you said and redlines at 9000rpms. I'd say it's on par with the F20C, but you know the RX-8 is bigger and such.

 

wow.. mazda got whomped on, that poor miata was in the wrong class.

however.. Honda = :thumbup:

 

Congrats to the Integra...I really wanted it to pass the WRX though.

 

RE torque bands look "normal" to me, compaired to piston engines.

 

Well, that's what I heard. I'm not 100%, I just a know a little of everything.

 

I am biased. I instruct at several driving schools and, as an S2000 owner, I'm usually assigned to the S2000 clients. However, beyond the many S2000 clients, this season I've also done VW-R32, C-5, Z06, 911, 350Z, RSX-S and RX-8 clients.

FWIW, I can sum up my view this way. The RX-8 is a GT (grand touring) car that's nimble for a GT car. It's better on the highway than at the track (softer ride, amenities, etc). The S2000 is a sport-roadster. It's better on the track than on the highway (sport suspension, sparce amenities).

 

s2k's 0wn RX8's in every aspect I can think of. My S is faster than the RX8

 

With just an intake and a fancy package....I think not.

 

actually i will agree with the teg driver here, i have housed all 3 RX-8's that ive raced and some Type-S's are slightly faster than my car. So its definitely believable.

~kris