More proof that Mazda RX-8 owners want to be Ferrari owners
Click above for more shots of the Mazda-rrari RX-8
Thanks to an astute reader, we now have further proof that owners of Mazda's rotary powered RX-8 wish they were driving a Ferrari instead. Not that we blame them or anything, as the Prancing Horse has been plastered on many of the finest sportscars that this world has ever seen. What we don't recommend, however, is actually attempting to replicate a Ferrari of your own with a Mazda RX-8, as the owner of said car seen in our gallery has done. It's not that the car is an RX-8, a fine vehicle in its own right,– but a Ferrari it is not. The rotary is a fun engine to wring out on the way to its 9,000 RPM redline, but it just doesn't quite match the aural pleasure that a fine Italian V12 is able to deliver.
This particular Mazda-rrari was caught at a mall in Denton, Texas, and we believe it's probably the only one in existence. Before you get real upset about all that's been done to it though, remember that it could be worse. Much, much worse. Just don't tell the guys in Maranello, they tend to get rather upset about this kind of thing. Thanks for the tip, David!
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
garlinski 9:03AM (6/11/2008)
But why? Like building a Lambo or a Testarossa out of a Fiero... just not right.
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Chris 9:06AM (6/11/2008)
Molotov Cocktail anyone?
Aprime 9:26AM (6/11/2008)
Did you just say that modding Fieros wasn't right?
Well I hope you stopped buying new cars over 10 years ago, since they're all based on the Fiero now (what else do you think explains the fire-y exhaust coming from those Ford trucks?!).
Falcom 2:37PM (6/11/2008)
wow....just, wow.
Keith 9:06AM (6/11/2008)
Oh great...now Ferrari is going to sue this person just like they are trying to sue the guy that turned his Ferrari into a limo! LMAO!! :)
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Torrent 11:35AM (6/11/2008)
It's the FerraRX-8.
Chris 11:42AM (6/11/2008)
I hope the owner of this car does not sue Autoblog for posting his license plate on the site.
letstakeawalk 7:20PM (6/11/2008)
@ Chris - Pretty sure they can't sue. I'm sure there's a number of reasons:
1. The plate belongs to the state, not you. Not private property.
2. The car was parked in public. No expectation of privacy.
Just an amateur photographer's opinion...
mikomi 9:08AM (6/11/2008)
If it floats his/her boat, that's fine by me. I just can't vouch for anyone else.
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Cary 4:47AM (6/13/2008)
I'm going to give him a pass on this one. I'll let the flame attack live to see another day. Atleast the guy [I'm assuming], knows what he likes. He just can't afford it, that's all.
B 9:15AM (6/11/2008)
He actually went all out with this, I figured just a few ferrari stickers but it looks like he has all the metal badges.
Actually seems like it could fool a few people, it sort of has ferrari lines a little bit.
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Dustin 9:45AM (6/11/2008)
Yeah, he actually did a thorough job for what he was intending. It's even a Ferrari-esque grey color. But I just don't see the Ferrari lines.
policyvote 10:15AM (6/11/2008)
I've actually thought before that a Velocity Red RX-8--with no appearance kit, no rotary emblems, etc. could pass for a Ferarri (to the untrained eye) with proper execution. This one both went too far and didn't go far enough. It needs authentic Ferrari wheels for starters, not spray-painted and stickered stockers. A couple badges, where they belong, not eight or nine in all the wrong places. Definitely no giant stickers.
Peace
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Jason 11:43AM (6/11/2008)
That's what I was thinking, it looks pretty convincing to the large group of people that don't care about cars like we do. I mean how often does the average person see a real Ferrari on the road? When this thing rolls by with all the right badges I'm sure plenty of people out there will think they had just seen a Ferrari. Haha I'm sure you could con a few ladies into thinking you have a 200k+ sports car.
Joshua 9:20AM (6/11/2008)
well there is no poll through the hood, so at least we know this ferrari driver can drive.
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Joshua 9:20AM (6/11/2008)
*pole
Mino 9:45AM (6/11/2008)
may be slightly better than those ferrari drivers with a pole where their engine used to be, but those curb marks on his "Ferrari Rims" won't just buff out either
mnewberg 9:46AM (6/11/2008)
Most RX-8 come with Dynamic Stabilty Control which most people don't know you have to hold the button down for 3 secs to turn off. The car just wont break loose at normal speeds even with hoonage. It really hurts you autocross times a lot if you forget to leave it on. Save the Enzos, drive RX-8. I'm all for it. Our resale values are bad enough even without stickers on the side.
Mark Goddard 10:14AM (6/11/2008)
"no poll through the hood" Huh???
Chuck 9:21AM (6/11/2008)
It's the new Japanese sourced Dino!
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