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Mazda RX-8 4×4

Mazda RX-8 on a Land Rover Discovery Series 1 chassis

Mark Turner really enjoys 4×4 vehicles. He also really likes the Mazda RX-8 body. So like peanut butter and jelly he combined his favorite parts into one delicious project. Mark’s company Turners Kustom Kreations has spent several months installing a RX-8 body over a Land Rover Discovery Series 1 chassis. The Discovery runs a 2.5 L 200 Tdi turbo diesel inline-four and five-speed manual transmission. The engine produces 111 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque through a Garrett T2 turbocharger. Most of Mark’s time was spent fabricating brackets to fit the chassis and RX-8 mounting points. He has also installed a four inch lift and 35/12.5R15 tires.

Mazda RX-8 on a Land Rover Discovery Series 1 chassis

Mazda RX-8 on a Land Rover Discovery Series 1 chassis

Mazda RX-8 on a Land Rover Discovery Series 1 chassis

Mazda RX-8 on a Land Rover Discovery Series 1 chassis

Mazda RX-8 on a Land Rover Discovery Series 1 chassis

Mazda RX-8 on a Land Rover Discovery Series 1 chassis

Mazda RX-8 on a Land Rover Discovery Series 1 chassis

Mazda RX-8 on a Land Rover Discovery Series 1 chassis

Mazda RX-8 on a Land Rover Discovery Series 1 chassis

Mazda RX-8 on a Land Rover Discovery Series 1 chassis

Source: Turners Kustom Kreations

3 thoughts on “Mazda RX-8 4×4”

  1. Yes had loads off problems getting it on road but getting there slowly hope to be fully road legal next few months

  2. Great minds think alike but im gonnaa go with either the triple rotor turbo in an isuzu rodeo frame or a new duramax colarado frame ….more power is needed then that you have installed..4×4 were talking needs 2x hp and torque great job though..i love it

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