Just so everybody knows...the RX-8 is not the next evolution of the Rx-7 nor it is a direct little brother to the RX-Evolv. The RX-8 is actually more closely related to the old RX-4's which were also a pseudo-sporty sedan. Obviously the RX-8 packs a considerable punch when compared to the RX-4 it is still not supposed nor intended to be a RX-7 replacement/contender. The spirit of the actual RX-7 makes no sacrifices to deliver the ultimate driving experience. There will be no back seat in an RX-7 nor will there be any truly useful storage space(unfortunately). As far as this video about the RX-8 out handling the RX-7 ...I don't know what you all saw but it is either rigged or the guy driving the RX-7 sucked or the RX-7 was in crappy condition. The specs alone should tell you who is gonna win that kind of race. One truly impressive race was the one I found on Kazaa...it was a race of true beasts in the sport compactcar world. the lineup inluded: 1 Skyline GTR R34, 1 Skyline GTR R33, 1 Honda NSK Type S, 1 Honda NSX Type Zero, 2 EVO Rs's, and 1 Mazda RX-7. The R34 almost won but the RX7 put in its place. I dont know about you guys but i can flat out gurantee a RX-8 cant pull against a Skyline, an NSX, nor a RX-7. Once again this is just my opinion.