The RX-8 was first featured at the North American International Auto Show in 2001 and was almost instantly a favorite of car lovers everywhere. Manufactured by the Mazda Motor Corporation, the Mazda RX-8 is a great car, which features a 238 SAE RENESIS Wankel Rotary engine. Though the Wankel Rotary engine is used, this one is smaller and lighter than those previously used. The RX-8 is aggressively trimmed and the dimensions are nearly identical to that of the
Porsche 911 Carerra. Remarkably, the car starts at just under $26,000.
The eye-catching change from the RX-7 and RX-8 is the pair of rear hinged half doors that allow easy access to the back seat of the vehicle. The look is great because there is no column between the front and back seats because the front doors are hinged in the front and the back doors are hinged in the back of the car. While many people think this is great, others don't like it because the rear doors cannot open if the front doors are not open. Parents love this door design for safety reasons.
The RX-8 has a front midships engine layout, meaning the engine is behind the front axle. This vehicle features a balanced 50/50 weight distribution that makes the handling of this car outstanding. The RX-8 has been raced publicly and has been featured in several movies as well. Many awards have been given in the name of the RX-8 because it truly is an exceptional vehicle. The RX-8 is likely going to be around for quite awhile as there is a alternate fuel prototype currently in the works.
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