http://www.rx7club.com/vforums/showthread....p?threadid=1997


Pretty Interesting.......

 

I think it's pretty well established that a 3rd gen RX-7 will beat a stook anytime - more HP, more aerodynamic, etc etc.

 

I agree

 

In the message board from the rx-7 page, they keep on mentioning "FD", what does FD stand for?

 

FD is the chassis code for the 3rd gen RX7, like the S2000 is an AP1.

 

hmm its funny that one guy states that a stock bmw 540i(?)6speed can hang with an s2k, bmw.com states 0-60 5.9, some how i doubt that s2k was trying hard.

 

A stock BMW 540I 6 speed will have not problem to hang with a Stock S2000. Try to not only think only in 0-60. Think about 60 to 150 . !!

 

Actually, I found the thread somewhat comical. Everyone was talking as though there were a significant performance difference between the FD and the S2K.

From all the data I've seen, the FD is slightly heavier than the S2K (about 2800 lbs vs 27xx)) and makes 15 hp more stock. It should be a bit faster in a straight line, but a bit means a tenth or so. In a street race, or even at the drag strip, whoever leaves first will win with that differential.

The 3rd gen RX7 is a wonderful performing car (other areas were suspect) with excellent mod potential. But in stock form its a wash with the S2K.

UL

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by jwkc
[B]A stock BMW 540I 6 speed will have not problem to hang with a Stock S2000. Try to not only think only in

 

From the tone of that thread, the RX-7 forum guys sound like very competitive people.

With those turbo wankels, it's hard to tell the difference between a boner and a beast. They can get a lot more power with some pretty easy mods.

I don't think there's any shame in losing to an "FD" RX-7. They're amazing. But a well driven S2000 should be able to put up the occasional good fight.