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Originally Posted by Subaruwrxfan
Eh, I think of the BRZ as more of a lightweight than the RX8. The RX8 had the quirky back doors and was a bit heavier, at around 3,000 lbs. I always thought that car was underpowered. I think the BRZ will be different because it's significantly lighter, and doesn't have as high of a redline. The RX8 was an absolute dog until 7k.
The BRZ has a much more usable powerband and is more lean than an RX8.
Just my 2 cents.
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How much wheel time do you have with the RX8? Mine was plenty fast and its engine was smooth and revved freely. It was not a dog below 7000 (but I did need to get the revs up above ~5500, which wasn't an issue since fuel cutoff wasn't until 9500). It weighed only ~150 pounds more than the BRZ Limited.
Overall the FT86 ought to have dynamics right in-between the MX5 and RX8. I expect the FT86 to be more fun than the RX8 because of its weight advantage and shorter wheelbase, but it'll be slower in a straight line.