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Which is faster?
The Mazda RX-8 Sport S2 is faster — 0.4s quicker on average across 3 shared tracks.
Specifications
| Specifications | Mazda RX-8 Sport S2 RX-8 Sport S2 | Ford Fiesta ST Mk7 Fiesta ST Mk7 |
|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 2008-2012 | 2014-2019 |
| horsepower | 212 | 197 |
| torque (N_M) | 216 | 274 |
| weight (KG) | 1,390 | 1,234 |
| Power to Weight | 0.15 | 0.16 |
| Rank | #331 | #328 |
| Tire |
140 RE040
225/45/18 |
300 EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 2
205/40/17 |
| engine Description | 1.3L RENESIS two-rotor rotary engine | 1.6L turbo I4 (EcoBoost) |
| gearbox | 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD & SHORT-THROW SHIFTER | 6-SPEED MANUAL |
| drive Type | RWD | FWD |
| wheelbase (MM) | 2700 | 2489 |
| width (MM) | 1770 | 1722 |
| length (MM) | 4460 | 4067 |
| height (MM) | 1341 | 1453 |
| 0 - 60 MPH | 6 SECs | 6.3 SECs |
| top Speed (KPH) | 241 | 230 |
| price MSRP | $ 26,645 | $ 21,285 |
| Current Value | $ 10,000 | $ 15,000 |
| OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES | +8.62s | +8.56s |
Mazda RX-8 Sport S2 RX-8 Sport S2 — Lap Times vs Average
Lap Times
| Track Name | RX-8 Sport S2 RX-8 Spo… | Fiesta ST Mk7 Fiesta S… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CW) | 2:04.097 | 2:08.998 | -4.9 | Medium | 141–200 |
Additional Lap Times
| Track Name | RX-8 Sport S2 RX-8 Spo… | Fiesta ST Mk7 Fiesta S… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoma Raceway (Long Pre 2024) | 2:02.26 | 1:58.8 | +3.46 | Light / Med | 400 / 200 | |
| Laguna Seca (Pre 2023) | 1:49.49 | 1:49.24 | +0.25 | Light / Light | 400 / 200 |
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