Initial bhp     - 270hp          Racing Spec bhp    - 673hp
Initial weight  - 3615lb         Racing Spec weight - 2601lb

400m test time  - 10:748
1000m test time - 18:197
Top Speed test  - 237mph

GT CUP testing

Grand Valley Speedway (3 laps)               Deep Forest Racing Way (3 laps)

Finishing position - 1st                     Finishing position - 1st
Best lap time      - 1:40:323                Best lap time      - 1:07:367
Total race time    - 5:14:967                Total race time    - 3:31:679

Special Stage Route 5 (3 laps)               Trial  Mountain (3 laps)

Finishing position - 1st                     Finishing position - 1st
Best lap time      - 1:13:909                Best lap time      - 1:18:205
Total race time    - 3:48:888                Total race time    - 4:07:711

Preferred setup                              Gear Ratios
Springs     (Front) - 5.5    (Back) - 3.1    1st   - 2.645
Ride Height (Front) - 115    (Back) - 115    2nd   - 1.674
Dampers     (Front) - 4      (Back) - 4      3rd   - 1.201
Camber      (Front) - 2.0    (Back) - 1.0    4th   - 0.922
Stabilizers (Front) - 3      (Back) - 4      5th   - 0.718
Brakes      (Front) - 12     (Back) - 9      6th   - n/a
Down force  (Front) - 0.36   (Back) - 0.61   Final - 4.239
Tires       (Front) - Rsoft  (Back) - Rsoft  Turbo - spec 3/lvl 7

Review

As with most overpowered rear-wheel drive cars, spinning, slipping, and
sliding around corners is what you'll get here with the Cosmo.  Although
the spinning is mostly from a dead start, the car handled exceptionly well
sticking to the road.  A bit sluggish in the mid range power, the Cosmo
proved to be unusually stable and true to Mazda, a bit of delayed steering
response with a hint of understeer.  I believe this car to even be a
contender for the Tuned Race without it's racing body.  My only gripe with
the appeareance of the racing body is the gaudy 3 spoke gold rims.
 
Pounding the competition in the GT Cup was a breeze considering it's
relative bulkiness and the trick to winning is understanding brake, brake,
and brake early.  Skidding off the track didn't prove to be as hazardous as
with most vehicles; the Comso recovered nicely except when those hairpin
turns approached in Grand Valley.  I would recommend this car to anyone
who's looking for something new to drive and is tired of the same ol'
Skylines, GTO's, and LM models.  It's fun yet stable.  However, beginners
should probably avoid this car since it's front engine/rear wheel.  And,
most experineced players won't find a record setting machine either.  If
you have some spare cash and looking to inject a little life into GT, give
the Eunos Cosmo a try.  Questions and comments are welcome to
ender@provide.net.

D.Empire