Mazda
RX-8 Cup
Notes
The Mazda RX-8 Cup features naturally-aspirated 1.3-liter 13B-MSP Renesis twin-rotor engine producing approximately 232 horsepower at 8500 RPM with distinctive rotary configuration through six-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel-drive representing spec racing series based on Series 1 RX-8 production car with 3E Production Car regulations and additional restrictions maintaining near-stock specifications including standard intake and exhaust manifolds plus factory engine management and prohibited porting establishing affordable one-make racing platform with proven Renesis reliability and characteristic rotary performance featuring close competition through controlled specifications and minimal modifications representing grassroots motorsport accessibility with genuine racing experience and sophisticated rotary technology providing unique engine character with high-revving naturally-aspirated performance and distinctive rotary soundtrack establishing practical racing entry with reasonable operating costs.
RX-8 Cup launched primarily in Australian market represents Mazda one-make racing series establishing affordable motorsport platform utilizing production RX-8 chassis and powertrain competing in various regional championships establishing strong participation and close racing through controlled specifications continuing Mazda motorsport tradition with grassroots racing support and comprehensive technical regulations establishing practical racing formula with proven reliability and accessible costs representing modern one-make series philosophy with production-based specifications and minimal modifications establishing strong community following for affordable wheel-to-wheel competition and genuine racing experience continuing rotary engine racing heritage with distinctive Renesis technology and proven durability representing accessible motorsport entry with comprehensive support and established racing infrastructure establishing Mazda performance credentials with grassroots racing commitment and characteristic rotary character.
OEM Specs
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Lap Times
| Time | Track | Car | Mod | Driver | Tire | Lap Date | Date Added | vs Predict | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:27.1 | Morgan Park Raceway (K Circuit CW) | Race | 07 Jun, 2021 | 16 Dec, 2024 | — | — | |||
| 1:44.9 | Sydney Motorsport Park (GP Circuit) | Race | 28 Aug, 2023 | 22 Jan, 2026 | — | — | |||
| 1:49.4 | Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit | Race | 01 Jan, 2024 | 23 Jan, 2026 | — | — | |||
| 1:08.7 | Wakefield Park Raceway | Race | 01 Mar, 2021 | 15 Feb, 2026 | — | — | |||
| 1:20.5 | Manfeild (Grand Prix) | Race | 22 Oct, 2022 | 19 Jan, 2026 | — | — | |||
| 1:37.5 | Winton Motor Raceway (National Circuit CW) | Race | 21 Mar, 2023 | 12 Aug, 2024 | — | — | |||
| 1:53.7 | Sydney Motorsport Park (GP Circuit) | Medium | 16 Jun, 2020 | 23 Jan, 2026 | — | — |
Modified Cars
| Year | Driver Name | Mod | Horsepower | Tire | Tire Size | Vs Predict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | RX8 Cup Series | Race | — | 100 AR-1 | — | +0.68s |
| 2004 | Ryan Gorton | Race | 232 | 40 Ventus Z214 | 245/40/18 | +0.95s |
| 2004 (w/Z214C71) | schuey06 | Race | 232 | 40 Ventus Z214 | 245/40/18 | +1.44s |
| 2004 | Tom Shaw Racing | Medium | — | 100 AR-1 | — | +10.3s |
| 2004 (w/V730) | House of Rivals | Medium | — | 200 V730 | 255/40/17 | — |
| 2004 (w/Z214C71) | Wayne Spiller | Race | — | 40 Ventus Z214 | 245/40/18 | — |