2008 Mazda RX-8
It's been 40 years since Mazda released its first rotary-engine production model, a twin-rotor coupe called Cosmo Sport in mid-1967. By the early 1970s, the rotary seemed poised to conquer the automotive world. That never happened for a long list of reasons, but the lightweight rotary engine found a purpose powering a delightful series of light, nimble, high-revving Mazda sports-touring cars. Over the past four decades, Mazda has manufactured more than 1.9 million rotary-engine vehicles. And we're glad it did. The latest model in this series, the ingeniously engineered Mazda RX-8, drives like a sports car, with a high-revving engine …
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It's been 40 years since Mazda released its first rotary-engine production model, a twin-rotor coupe called Cosmo Sport in mid-1967. By the early 1970s, the rotary seemed poised to conquer the automotive world. That never happened for a long list of reasons, but the lightweight rotary engine found a purpose powering a delightful series of light, nimble, high-revving Mazda sports-touring cars. Over the past four decades, Mazda has manufactured more than 1.9 million rotary-engine vehicles. And we're glad it did.
The latest model in this series, the ingeniously engineered Mazda RX-8, drives like a sports car, with a high-revving engine …
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Retail Price
$26,435 - $31,370
MSRP / Window Sticker Price
Engine | 1.3L Rotary |
MPG | Up to 16 city / 22 highway |
Seating | 4 Passengers |
Transmission | 6-spd man w/OD |
Power | 232 @ 8500 rpm |
Drivetrain | rear-wheel |
Curb Weight | 3,045 lbs |
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