Sabre/Goldin Brothers RX-8

One of the first cars out of the Sabre stable.  A Prep 2 GT car new for Grand Am in 2005.

 Mazda RX8 (Prep 2)

20B Cosmo three rotor (Mazda Spec parts).   
Six-speed transmission.                                               
Maximum body width is 73.5 inches.                                
 Front tire 245 /45/18                                                        
 Additional specifications - TBD.

 
20B Racing Engine specifications
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Capacity 654cc x 3 rotors = 1962cc
Compression ratio Unknown (But 13G is 9.4:1)
Induction Naturally aspirated peripheral port, electronic fuel injection (2 injectors per rotor)
Exhaust Peripheral Exhaust Port
Ignition Distributorless CDI ignition (2 plugs/rotor)
Power/RPM 450ps@8500rpm
Torque/RPM 40kgm@8000rpm
Max RPM Unknown (But 13G is 9500 RPM)
Weight 143kg
Special Features Dry sump
(technical specs from Craig's Rotary Page)

http://cp_www.tripod.com/rotary/pg20.htm

 

Photo from 1997 Mazdaspeed Catalog
All photos courtesy Ronald Ogletree except final photo from Keith Goldin.