Originally Posted by daem0n

I was re-reading my Modified magazine from December and was checking out RE-Amemiya's Rx-8 nicknamed the "8-Turbo". I don't understand the power from the engine. I know the Renesis has a stronger engine but can you explain this: The Rx-8 is quoted as about 238HP stock at the flywheel and 159lb-ft of torque...but the upgraded TD turbo on the Rx-8 makes the new numbers 260WHP and 325lb-ft of torque! How does the turbo have so much of an effect on the torque? How come you don't see any Rx-7s with more torque than HP? (or maybe I just don't see them?) Anyone care to explain?...

Also here's the car:

http://www.re-amemiya.co.jp/rx_8/