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Which is faster?
The Mazda RX-8 S1 and the Porsche 996.2 Carrera 2 are evenly matched across 11 shared tracks.
Specifications
| Specifications | Mazda RX-8 S1 RX-8 S1 | Porsche 996.2 Carrera 2 996.2 Carrera 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 2003-2007 | 2002-2004 |
| horsepower | 238 | 320 |
| torque (N_M) | 216 | 370 |
| weight (KG) | 1,374 | 1,342 |
| Power to Weight | 0.17 | 0.24 |
| Rank | #245 | #250 |
| Tire |
140 RE040
235/40/17 |
300 PILOT SUPER SPORT
205/50/17 / 255/40/17 |
| engine Description | 1.3L rotary (13B-MSP) | 3.6 L naturally aspirated flat-6 |
| gearbox | 4-SPEED SHIFTABLE AUTOMATIC | 6-SPEED MANUAL |
| drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| wheelbase (MM) | 2703 | 2350 |
| width (MM) | 1770 | 1770 |
| length (MM) | 4427 | 4430 |
| height (MM) | 1341 | 1305 |
| 0 - 60 MPH | 5.9 SECs | 5 SECs |
| top Speed (KPH) | 238 | 285 |
| price MSRP | $ 25,375 | $ 76,465 |
| Current Value | $ 10,000 | $ 35,000 |
| OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES | +2.26s | +2.43s |
Mazda RX-8 S1 RX-8 S1 — Lap Times vs Average
Lap Times
| Track Name | RX-8 S1 RX-8 S1 | 996.2 Carrera 2 996.2 Ca… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area 27 (CCW) | 2:20.49 | 2:27.38 | -6.89 | Medium | 141–200 | |
| Serres Racing Circuit (CW) | 1:28.952 | 1:28.02 | +0.93 | Medium | 0–99 |
Additional Lap Times
| Track Name | RX-8 S1 RX-8 S1 | 996.2 Carrera 2 996.2 Ca… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Grand West Course) | 3:06.09 | 2:58.6 | +7.49 | Med / Race | 200 / 40 | |
| Sebring (CW) | 2:23.704 | 2:33 | -9.29 | Heavy / Med | 200 / 100 | |
| Putnam Park Road Course (Long Course CW) | 1:14.7 | 1:17.13 | -2.43 | Race / Med | 140 / 200 | |
| Mission Raceway Park (CCW) | 1:15.2 | 1:21 | -5.8 | Race / Light | 100 / 300 |
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