How fast is a RX8?

[EZZY]

RX7 was aimed at Porsche, whilst RX8 at Integras, 200SX's etc

right... now i have heard everything.....

http://www.autoweb.com.au/cms/A_1011...8/article.html

The RX-8 doesn’t seem to have any direct competitors. The 350Z in Australia seems to be it’s rival, but the Nissan accepts only 2 people, has less storage space and has a strong 3.5 litre engine. Price tag is similar, starting at $59,990.

http://editorial.carsales.com.au/pri...&ModID=1602845

COMPETITORS
Direct competition? None. No other vehicle offers four door, four seat versatility in a high performance sports coupe body for under $60,000. However, there are cars which do supply similar in-cabin versatility and scintillating performance.

The base-model Mazda RX-8 Holden Monaro CV8 is one, BMW 325Ci is another, though performance on the price competitive 320Ci is not strong. Consider also the Honda S2000, Audi A4, Lexus IS200 and Nissan 350Z, which match some of the RX-8's abilities, but not all. Consider also the Subaru Impreza WRX in high performance STi form, though its links to the basic $20,000 Imprezas harm any prestige aspirations.

Possibly the most logical cmpetitor is the Subaru Liberty GT, scheduled for Australian launch in September 2003. It has similar performance from its turbocharged 2.0-litre engine, though it is all-wheel drive and has a more conventional sedan body. Tough choice that one.

http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring...ports/pgto.htm

At the end of the day, the Pontiac GTO looks like a car that would sell extremely well in Australia, but as it stands, Holden only plans on exporting them for the über-lucrative American markets. Direct competitors to the GTO will be BMWs 3 Series, the Chrysler Crossfire, Mazda RX8, Nissan 350Z, Ford Mustang GT, and Dodge's new Charger.