for what the rx8 its an awesome car. no one can argue that fact.
someone mentioned above that the rotary engine is less maintenance BAHHH!

anyways rx8 has the best steering i have ever felt. its an awesome chasis. i however dont like the engine (in stock form) tuned might be another story. i feel that the time shown for the rx8 is good considering its weight. my father has the rx8 and myself a dc2r when we gave it once rolling start i gave up before the end of 2nd because it was over (all done under the speed limit) was an unfair test as because of variable factors. feel wise though the dc2r feels quicker.

i think the rx8 is a harder car to drive fast in a straight line hence all the smokage stories.