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R E V O L U T I O N A R Y R E N E S I S R O T A R Y E N G I N E D O U B L E - W I S H B O N E F R O N T S U S P E N S I O N S E A T I N G F O R 4 A D U LT S “ P R E - L O A D E D ” M U LT I L I N K R E A R S U S P E N S I O N 4 - W H E E L V E N T I L AT E D D I S C B R A K E S “ F R E E S T Y L E ” D O O R S Y S T E M
L IKE MOST REVOLUT IONS, THIS ONE IS FUELED BY IMAGINAT ION.
SOME SPORTS CARS PUSH THE ENVELOPE. THIS ONE TEARS IT TO SHREDS.
Imagine a sports car like no other—from how it looks and feels to how it’s powered and performs. A strikingly original design in
every conceivable detail. The Mazda RX-8 is just such a vehicle. In fact, from its “Freestyle” door system and accommodating cockpit
to its unique RENESIS rotary engine and advanced suspension system, the way you feel about sports cars will never be the same.
THE DRIV ING FORCE BEHIND ITS STUNN ING SHAPE IS ACTUALLY UNDER THE HOOD.
The athletic tension captured by the Mazda RX-8’s bold design is, to a large extent, made possible by its unique rotary engine. Better still, its original,
nothing-else-like-it design inspired even the experts at Automobile Magazine (4/03) to conclude: “The RX-8 is different, but it’s a true sports car.”
EVEN BACKSEAT DR IVERS ARE LEFT SPEECHLESS.
ITS UN IQUE APPEAL DOESN’T H INGE SOLELY ON ITS HORSEPOWER.
The benefits of the Mazda RX-8’s innovative technology don’t begin and end in the engine compartment. Instead, you’ll find them
throughout the car, inside and out. Its “Freestyle” door system, for example, banishes both center pillars, granting pilot and passengers
unrestricted access to first-class seating for four adults. At the turn of an ignition key, its electroluminescent gauges ignite before your
eyes. The RX-8’s thick leather-wrapped wheel puts controls for the audio system and cruise control literally at your
fingertips—and paddle shifters as well, if you choose an RX-8 equipped with the 4-speed Sport AT automatic transmission. Opening the
trunk reveals an unobstructed cargo area big enough to thoughtfully accommodate your weekend luggage. Unshackled from
traditional trade-offs, the RX-8 redefines the sports car. And opens up a whole new world of possibilities in the process.
IT H ITS ON ALL CYL INDERS. EVEN THOUGH IT DOESN’T HAVE ANY.
Hear that distinctive “snarl” resonating from the Mazda RX-8’s dual exhaust outlets? It’s a sound cylinders and pistons simply can’t duplicate.
Because this RX-8’s propulsion comes from a smooth-revving 238-hp RENESIS rotary engine mated to a short-throw 6-speed gearbox*. No cylinders.
No pistons. Just a remarkable 9,000-rpm redline. For sure-footed handling, the RX-8 boasts a fully independent suspension system with double
wishbones up front and a multilink design in the rear. And to promote precise control, its rack-and-pinion steering system utilizes a speed-
sensitive electric boost. Linear, fade-resistant stops are also a given—thanks to the RX-8’s massive 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes.
A 197-hp rotary (7,500-rpm redline) paired with a 4-speed Sport AT automatic is also available.
DAR ING DESIGN:
From the low, sensuous slope of its aluminum hood — made possible by its unique engine — to the firmly supportive contours of its race-car-inspired
seating, every inch of the Mazda RX-8’s stunning design testifies to a single revolutionary idea: It won’t be shackled to any outdated definition of
what a sports car can or can’t be. Instead, the RX-8’s radical design allows it to break new ground in several remarkable ways. Producing a vehicle
with the uncanny ability to rewrite the rules. The result is a beautiful paradox. It’s responsive, yet reliable. Agile, yet accommodating. Well-
balanced, yet well-equipped. But then, no matter how you look at it, there’s nothing else quite like it on the road.
M A Z D A R X - 8 : E X H I L A R A T I O N F U E L E D B Y I M A G I N A T I O N .
INS IGHTFUL INNOVAT ION:
Some are born to follow. But those who are born to lead—and blaze new trails—will delight in the Mazda RX-8’s array of
innovations: From its unique RENESIS rotary engine, “Freestyle” door system and advanced independent suspension system to
its tri-mode electroluminescent gauges and available custom-engineered Bose® sound system. The RX-8 renders conventional
ideas about sports-car performance, design and innovation obsolete. Now, picture the exhilarating impact Mazda’s rotary-
powered RX-8 could have on every road you travel. Once you do, the way you feel about sports cars will never be the same.
PEERLESS PERFORMANCE:
Envision a sports car with an engine like no other.
One so advanced that its ingenious rotary technology is
capable of granting a multitude of wishes. For more
power. More control. More balance. More passenger room.
And, of course, more exhilaration. Envision a sports car so
innovative, it puts a matrix of other sophisticated technologies
at your command — including an Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), rack-
and-pinion steering with computer-controlled electric
assist, available Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with
Traction Control System (TCS), and a host of other active
and passive safety systems. Now, envision yourself at
the wheel of that vehicle — a sports car so original, its
credentials are impossible to ignore — the new Mazda RX-8.
TO ENSURE YOUR NEW MAZDA RX-8 CONTINUES TO BE A SOURCE OF PRIDE AND EXHILARATION FOR
YEARS TO COME, WE CREATED THE 2004 MAZDA DRIVER’S ASSURANCE PLAN. IT INCLUDES A 48-MONTH/
50,000-MILE “BUMPER-TO-BUMPER” LIMITED WARRANTY, AS WELL AS A 24-HOUR
EMERGENCY ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO HELP MINIMIZE ANY
INCONVENIENCE IF AN UNEXPECTED PROBLEM OCCURS ON THE ROAD.
AND SHOULD YOUR MAZDA REQUIRE A WARRANTY REPAIR, THE MAZDA
SERVICE TRANSPORTATION SOLUTION CAN TYPICALLY MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ANOTHER
VEHICLE TO DRIVE. WITH THE MAZDA DRIVER’S ASSURANCE PLAN, YOUR TIME AND PEACE OF MIND
COME FIRST. FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, SEE YOUR MAZDA DEALER. FIND OUT HOW THE ROTARY-POWERED
MAZDA RX-8 PUTS A WHOLE NEW SPIN ON SPORTS-CAR PERFORMANCE AT:
H E R E ’ S O U R P L A N T O B R I N G Y O U R P E A C E O F M I N D U P -T O -S P E E D.
www.MazdaUSA.com/rx8
L IKE MOST REVOLUT IONS, TH IS ONE IS FUELED BY INNOVAT ION.
R E V O L U T I O N A R Y R E N E S I S R O T A R Y E N G I N E D O U B L E - W I S H B O N E F R O N T S U S P E N S I O N S E A T I N G F O R 4 A D U LT S “ P R E - L O A D E D ” M U LT I L I N K R E A R S U S P E N S I O N 4 - W H E E L V E N T I L AT E D D I S C B R A K E S “ F R E E S T Y L E ” D O O R S Y S T E M
Intake Compression Combustion Exhaust
Exhaust Stroke: The rotor’scontinuing orbit forces exhaustgases out the exhaust port. Thecycle is then repeated.
ITS ADVANCED ROTARY ENG INE PUTS A WHOLE NEW SPIN ON PERFORMANCE.
Coiled under the Mazda RX-8’s weight-saving aluminum hood is an engine unlike any other—a painstakingly hand-assembled, remarkably
responsive RENESIS rotary powerplant. It is an engine so advanced that it has no cylinders, pistons or valves. Just three major moving parts and
an outrageously broad powerband. The rotary’s compact size, light weight, reliability and power-to-weight ratio provide so many inherent
advantages that the RX-8 was literally designed around it. From every angle—compared to an ordinary powerplant—a rotary is the ideal engine
for a sports car. Better still, two distinct engine/transmisson choices ensure the RX-8 is tailor-made to fit your driving style. For undiluted
exhilaration, a high-revving 238-hp powerplant, with a stratospheric 9,000-rpm redline, is offered with a short-throw 6-speed manual gearbox.
For both convenience and fun, a higher-torque 197-hp version, with a 7,500-rpm redline, is paired with a 4-speed Sport AT automatic.
UNLIKE A CONVENTIONAL PISTON ENGINE, the RX-8’s rotary engine has no cylinders, pistons or valves. Instead, two triangular rotors spinning within their own oval housings—andaround a common output shaft—are used to smoothly generate power. Each of the internal combustion engine’s four basic cycles occurs in a different section of the oval housing.
Intake Stroke: As anapex of the rotor passesthe intake ports, fuel-airmixture is drawn in.
Compression Stroke:
The intake ports are blockedand the fuel-air mixture iscompressed.
Combustion Stroke: The compressedfuel-air mixture is ignited by two sparkplugs. The force created by this combustionspins both rotor and output shaft.
1000RPM 2000RPM 3000RPM 4000RPM 5000RPM 6000RPM 7000RPM 8000RPM 9000RPM
238HP @ 8500 RPMRX-8 (6-Speed)
197HP @ 7200 RPMRX-8 (Automatic)
225HP
200HP
175HP
150HP
125HP
100HP
75HP
50HP
25HP
THE GAP BETWEEN YOUR WANTS AND NEEDS W ILL DISAPPEAR IN A BLUR.
Forged from today’s cutting-edge technologies, the Mazda RX-8 delivers an exhilarating experience—at speed or at rest. But its sports-car
credentials are best reviewed on the road. Its advanced, fully independent suspension system will inspire both your awe and your confidence—
with sophisticated double wishbones up front. Plus a “pre-loaded” multilink design in back to minimize any lag in rear suspension response.
Head into a curve “hot” and its available Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) deftly adjusts power and braking, as necessary, to expertly help you
maintain your course. And when you need it most, you’ll instantly appreciate the impressive stopping power of the RX-8’s power-assisted
4-wheel disc brakes—not to mention its massive ventilated rotors, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD).
EXCELLENT HANDLING is achieved, in part, by strategically positioning much of the RX-8’s mass, including its entire powertrain and fuel tank, near the car’s center point—its yaw axis. This endows the RX-8 withwhat engineers call a low polar moment of yaw inertia. Since ”yaw“ is simply a vehicle’s movement, left or right, and “inertia” the tendency to continue in the same direction, having a “low polar moment” means theRX-8 is very responsive to a desired change in direction. Cars with heavy engines and widely distributed masses have a higher polar moment and can be less responsive and more difficult to control.
Low PolarMoment
High PolarMoment
COMPLEMENT ING ITS H IGH-PERFORMANCE HEART IS A BACKBONE OF STEEL.
Sophisticated rotary technology is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the Mazda RX-8’s advanced engineering. For example, regardless
of which engine/transmission pairing you select, you’ll also benefit from the RX-8’s integral Power Plant Frame (PPF). Functionally speaking,
the Power Plant Frame marries engine, transmission and differential into a single, super-rigid unit. The remarkable result of this mechanical
magic is a drivetrain that virtually eliminates the typical powertrain twisting that wastes precious energy. So even the slightest request your
right foot makes for more power is instantly—and more efficiently—transformed into meaningful performance.
WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION, front to rear, significantly impacts handling. So the Mazda RX-8is designed to maintain an approximate 50:50 weight distribution— regardless of passenger load.Much of the credit for this remarkable feat goes to its rotary engine. Smaller and lighter than apiston engine of comparable power, it also provides the RX-8 with a superb power-to-weight ratiofor spirited acceleration. And more cabin space to comfortably enjoy its inspiring performance.
50% 50%
Front Mid-Engine
Rear Engine
THE FUTURE OF SPORTS CARS IS WELL W ITHIN YOUR GRASP.
The Mazda RX-8’s cockpit telegraphs its driver-centric intentions everywhere you look. The electroluminescent gauge cluster changes colors
at the flip of a switch. The three-spoke wheel conveniently tilts to meet your grip and puts its multi-function controls front-and-center.
Racing-inspired aluminum foot pedals seemingly anticipate your input on the RX-8 equipped with the 6-speed manual gearbox. Sight
unseen, second-generation dual-stage driver and front passenger air bags*, side air curtains and front side air bags deliver extra peace of mind.
As the available 9-speaker Bose® sound system pumps out a favorite soundtrack, you consult the optional DVD navigation system and plot your
course. The tach skyrockets to its stratospheric 9,000-rpm† redline and, suddenly, there’s not a stretch of road that’s remotely your equal.
Always wear your safety belt and secure children in the rear seat. † A 197-hp rotary (7,500-rpm redline) paired with a 4-speed Sport AT automatic is also available.*
ROTARY-DR IVEN PERFORMANCE:
Mazda engineers have more practical experience with
rotary engines than anyone else in the world. Fact is,
the RX-8’s advanced RENESIS rotary engine is the
culmination of more than 40 years of extensive research,
development, racing and refinement. Since 1961, Mazda
ROTARY-DR IVEN DES IGN:
The Mazda RX-8 wears its rotary heritage with genuine pride. In fact, both inside and outside the car, its designers have tastefully integrated the Mazda rotary engine icon
into everything from the RX-8’s aluminum hood and fascia panels to its seatbacks and manual shift knob. The icon is a badge of honor representing over four decades
of continuous evolution and refinement. The eye-catching icon’s three corners also symbolize the three key areas where the RX-8 excels: Design, Performance, and
Innovation. For those who’ve driven an RX-8, it’s also a reminder that the way you think about a sports car will never be the same.
ROTARY-DR IVEN INNOVAT ION:
Mazda’s ingenious RENESIS rotary engine has also inspired a host of other innovations in other areas of the RX-8’s design.
For example, in addition to the side reinforcement beams found in the front doors, the RX-8’s “Freestyle” rear doors utilize
vertical reinforcement beams with special top-and-bottom latch mechanisms to eliminate the need for conventional center
pillars and provide excellent side-impact protection. Additional innovations include an advanced multilink rear suspension
that’s “pre-loaded” to minimize any lag in rear suspension response, plus an available Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system
with traction control to enhance performance, handling and safety under many driving conditions.
M A Z D A R X - 8 : E X H I L A R A T I O N
has designed and built more than 80 different rotary engines
in 2-, 3-, and even 4 - rotor configurations. For the record,
Mazda has sold nearly 1.8 million rotary-powered vehicles
worldwide, including three generations of the RX-8’s immediate
sports car predecessor, the legendary RX-7.
0 PISTONS. 4 DOORS. 6 SPEEDS AND 238 HORSEPOWER.* PLUS 1,028 HAIRSSTANDING UP ON THE BACK OF YOUR NECK.
No matter how you crunch the numbers, the Mazda RX-8 adds up to sheer excitement. A truly advanced, no-holds-barred sports car overflowing with
revolutionary ideas designed to reward you at every turn. From its tense, athletic stance and clear-lens headlights to its concave, aerodynamically shaped
roof and metallic taillight accents, there’s nothing else remotely like it. Its ingenious rotary engine enables a fusion of free-flowing power, inspired
performance, stellar good looks and unexpected versatility. The Mazda RX-8 is, in fact, a true original. And the perfect formula for undiluted exhilaration.
A 197-hp rotary (7,500-rpm redline) paired with a 4-speed Sport AT automatic is also available.
ENGINE WEIGHT AND PLACEMENT also contribute to the RX-8’sagile, responsive handling.The RX-8’s innovative rotary powerplant is nearly 90 lbs.lighter than a popular all-aluminum V6 engine. Better still, the rotary engine’s low,compact profile allows it to be mounted well behind the front axle in a positionthat helps the RX-8 achieve its exceptional balance and low center of gravity.
*
R X - 8 R X - 8S P E C I F I C A T I O N S (automatic) (6-speed)
Engine size and type 1.3-liter RENESIS 2-rotor rotary 1.3-liter RENESIS 2-rotor rotary
Compression ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Engine intake configuration 4-port 6-port
Horsepower, SAE Net 197 @ 7200 rpm 238 @ 8500 rpm
Torque, SAE Net lb-ft 164 @ 5000 159 @ 5500
Transmission 4-speed Sport AT automatic 6-speed manual
Drivetrain/layout Front mid-engine/rear-wheel drive Front mid-engine/rear-wheel with Power Plant Frame drive with Power Plant Frame
Steering ratio 16.4:1 (3.0 turns, lock-to-lock) 16.4:1 (3.0 turns, lock-to-lock)
Turning circle 34.8 feet, curb-to-curb 34.8 feet, curb-to-curb
Front brakes 11.9-inch ventilated discs (std.) 12.7-inch ventilated discs12.7-inch ventilated discs (avail.)
Rear brakes 11.9-inch ventilated discs 11.9-inch ventilated discs
Fuel capacity/recommended fuel 15.9 U.S. gallons/premium 15.9 U.S. gallons/premium unleaded gasoline unleaded gasoline
EPA estimated fuel economy, mpg 18 city/25 highway 18 city/24 highway
Curb weight with popular options (lb) 3053 3029
D I M E N S I O N S (INCHES)
Wheelbase/overall length 106.4/174.3 106.4/174.3
Overall width/height 69.7/52.8 69.7/52.8
Track, front/rear 58.9/59.3 58.9/59.3
Front headroom/legroom/shoulder room 38.2/42.7/54.9 38.2/42.7/54.9
Front headroom with moonroof 36.7 36.7
Rear headroom/legroom/shoulder room 36.8/32.2/54.9 36.8/32.2/54.9
Rear headroom with moonroof 36.5 36.5
Trunk volume, cubic feet 7.6 7.6
R X - 8 R X - 8M E C H A N I C A L F E A T U R E S (automatic) (6-speed)
Engine-oil cooler S S (dual)
Lightweight carbon-fiber driveshaft — S
Tochigi-Fuji torque-sensing limited-slip differential P S
Rack-and-pinion steering with electric variable assist S S
Power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes S S
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) S S
Upgraded brake system with larger front brake discs P S
Double-wishbone front suspension with light-alloy upper and lower arms, S Ssuspension-tower brace, coil springs and stabilizer bar
Multilink rear suspension with low-mounted coil springs and stabilizer bar S S
Sport-tuned suspension P S
Tire-pressure monitoring system S S
R X - 8 R X - 8E X T E R I O R F E A T U R E S (automatic) (6-speed)
Twin bright-tipped exhaust outlets S S
16-inch alloy wheels with 225/55R16 high-performance tires S —
18-inch alloy wheels with 225/45R18 high-performance tires P S
“Freestyle” door system S S
Aluminum hood and rear doors S S
Flip-out rear quarter windows S S
In-glass radio antenna; rear window defogger S S
Dual body-color power remote mirrors S S
2-speed variable intermittent windshield wipers S S
Clear-lens halogen headlights with projector-type low beams S S
E X T E R I O R C O L O R S
NORDIC GREEN MICABlack Cloth, Black Leather, Black/Chaparral Leather
TITANIUM GRAY METALLICBlack Cloth, Black Leather, Black/Red Leather, Black/Chaparral Leather
WINNING BLUE METALLICBlack Cloth, Black Leather
SUNLIGHT SILVER METALLICBlack Cloth, Black Leather, Black/Red Leather
VELOCITY RED MICABlack Cloth, Black Leather, Black/Red Leather, Black/Chaparral Leather
LIGHTNING YELLOWBlack Cloth, Black Leather
BRILLIANT BLACK CLEARCOATBlack Cloth, Black Leather, Black/Red Leather, Black/Chaparral Leather
BLACK /CHAPARRAL LEATHERBLACK/RED LEATHERBLACK LEATHERBLACK CLOTH
I N T E R I O R F A B R I C S
A C C E S S O R I E S A V A I L A B L E T H R O U G H Y O U R M A Z D A D E A L E RO P T I O N P A C K A G E S R X - 8
Sport Package: Self-leveling Xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) low-beam headlights; fog lights; Dynamic OStability Control with traction control; limited-slip differential (standard on 6-speed); 18-inch wheels and tires(standard on 6-speed); larger front brakes (standard on 6-speed); sport-tuned suspension (standard on 6-speed)
Touring Package: Sport Package items plus 300-watt Bose® 9-speaker audio system with AUDIOPILOT automatic Onoise compensation technology; power sliding-glass moonroof; auto-dimming mirror with HomeLink® system
Grand Touring Package: Touring Package items plus leather-trimmed upholstery;† 8-way power driver’s seat; Oheated front seats with power lumbar support; heated mirrors
Appearance Package: Front air dam, side and rear aero flares (not available with front and rear splash guards) O/A
Rotary Accent Package: Polished front and rear rotary accents O/A
O P T I O N S R X - 8
Navigation System: ODVD-based with retractable 7-inch LCD screen
Rear wing spoiler O/A
Front and rear splash guards O/A(not available with Appearance Package)
In-dash 6-disc CD changer O/A
Cassette player O/A
Spare tire kit (trunk-mounted; includes Owheel, tire and mounting hardware)
R X - 8
All-weather floor mats O/A
Alarm shock sensor upgrade O/A
Cargo tray O/A
Collapsible cargo carrier O/A
Cargo net O/A
Door edge guards O/A
Moonroof wind deflector O/A(requires Touring or Grand Touring Package)
R X - 8 R X - 8I N T E R I O R F E A T U R E S (automatic) (6-speed)
Dual 2nd-generation 2-stage front air bags* S S
Front seat-mounted side-impact air bags* S S
Side air curtains with coverage for front and rear seats S S
3-point safety belts for all seating positions S S
Rear-seat LATCH child-seat anchors, including upper tether anchors S S
Reclining front bucket seats S S
4-passenger seating with rear bucket seats and trunk pass-through S S
Cloth-trimmed upholstery; carpet floor mats S S
Center console with covered storage, dual cup holders and 12-volt power point S S
Rear console with covered storage and dual cup holders S S
Overhead console with sunglasses holder and front map lights S S
Power windows with driver's one-touch-down feature S S
Power door locks with 2-stage unlocking (driver's door; all doors) S S
Remote keyless entry system with two transmitters S S
Cruise control S S
Tri-mode gauge lighting: blue (entry); white-on-black (daytime); red-on-black (nighttime) S S
Digital speedometer with dual trip odometers S S
Center instrument-panel display for clock, audio system, climate control S Sand outside ambient temperature
Leather-wrapped 3-spoke tilt steering wheel with audio and cruise control switches S S
Steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters for Sport AT automatic transmission S —
Leather-wrapped gearshift knob S S
Heater/defroster with CFC-free air conditioning and dust/pollen filter S S
100-watt AM/FM/CD stereo with 6 speakers, including 2 tweeters S S
Antitheft alarm system with engine immobilizer S S
• Rear wing spoiler
• 18" polished aluminum wheel
• Grille trim ring 1
• Car cover cable lock
• Front sunshield
• Full front mask
• Polished aluminum fender strakes
• Polished front rotary accent
• Polished rear rotary accent
• Rear door trim protectors
• Side aero flares
• Fog lights 2
• Front air dam 3
• Front splash guards
• Rear aero flares 4
• Rotor-shaped valve stem caps
• Rear splash guards 5
• Wheel centers 6
• Aldehyde filter
• Carpeted floor mats
• MiniDisc player
• MP3 player
• Night lights 7
• Leather parking brake lever
• Leather gearshift knob
with rotary emblem 8
• Aluminum accelerator pedal 8
• Aluminum brake pedal 8
• Aluminum foot rest 8
• Aluminum door sill trim plates
• Aluminum air vent bezels
• Exhaust finishers
• Premium carpeted floor mats
• Aluminum-tone power
window switch
• Touch-up paint
• Wheel locks
• Car cover 9
• Spare tire mounting kit 10
All Genuine Mazda Accessories, if installed by a Mazda dealer prior to or at initial vehicle retail delivery,carry the same new-vehicle limited warranty as the Mazda RX-8. Ask your dealer for details.
PRODUCT CHANGES AND OPTIONS AVAILABILITY: Following publication of this brochure, certain changes in standard equipment, options, prices and the like, orproduct delays may have occurred which would not be included in these pages.Your Mazda dealer is your best source for up-to-date information. Mazda reservesthe right to change product specifications at any time without incurring obligations. Options shown or described in this brochure are available at extra cost andmay be offered only in combination with other options or subject to additional ordering requirements or limitations.
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S: Standard O: Optional P : Package A: Dealer-installed accessory —: Not available* Always wear your safety belt and secure children in the rear seat.† Seating surfaces upholstered in leather except for leather-look vinyl on seat side panels and other minor areas.
1: cannot be used with front air dam and automatic transmission 2: blue-tint, clear, or multi-tint 3: cannot be used with grille trim ring and automatic trans-mission 4: cannot be used with rear splash guards 5: cannot be used with rear aero flares 6: polished with Mazda emblem or black with rotary emblem7: driver/passenger 8: with automatic transmission 9: available in 4 color combinations 10: includes mounting hardware and wheel; tire sold separately
F U E L E D B Y I N N O V A T I O N .
MA Z D A ’S R O T A R Y T EC H NO L OG Y H A S B E E N W I N N I N G F A N S F O R D E C A D E S.
CREDIT MUCH OF THE MAZDA RX-8’S SUPERB PERFORMANCE AND HANDLING TO ITS SPORTS-CAR DNA
AND RACING HERITAGE. MANY OF THE RX-8’S ROTARY-POWERED PREDECESSORS ARE STILL BEING RACED
ON A REGULAR BASIS—ESPECIALLY IN SCCA- SANCTIONED EVENTS. IN FACT,
ROTARY-POWERED MAZDAS HAVE AMASSED MORE THAN 100
IMSA VICTORIES IN GTU, GTO AND GTP CLASSES. BUT EVEN
MORE IMPRESSIVE IS THE FACT THAT A ROTARY-POWERED
MAZDA 787B PROTOTYPE WON THE LEGENDARY 24 HOURS OF
LE MANS IN 1991. AFTER 24 GRUELING HOURS AND 3,058.9 MILES, ONE AMAZING
MAZDA POWERED BY A REVOLUTIONARY ENGINE HAD OUTRUN FAVORED ENTRIES FROM BOTH
MERCEDES-BENZ AND JAGUAR. TO THIS DAY, MAZDA REMAINS THE FIRST AND ONLY JAPANESE
CAR MAKER TO ACHIEVE AN OVERALL VICTORY AT LE MANS. THE RX-8’S RENESIS ENGINE IS A DIRECT
DESCENDANT OF THAT WINNING TECHNOLOGY. FIND OUT HOW THE ROTARY-POWERED MAZDA
RX-8 PUTS A WHOLE NEW SPIN ON SPORTS-CAR PERFORMANCE AT: www.MazdaUSA.com/rx8