What is a shinka?
With Mitsubishi laying claims to the name Evolution, Mazda chose Shinka, a Japanese word meaning “evolution” or “transformation.” The most noticeable transformation to the RX-8 is the eye-catching Black Cherry paint, a color only available on the 2150 copies of the Shinka.
How many shinka rx8s were made?
RX-8 Shinka Edition The Shinka edition was a decently high production special edition, with 2150 built, almost three quarters of which were sold in North America.
Where did the Mazda RX 8 Shinka get its name?
The RX-8 Shinka Special Edition takes its name from the Japanese word meaning “evolution”or “transformation” and mixes RX-8’s sports car flavor with a touch of luxury.
What kind of car is the Mazda RX 8?
Regardless of how many doors the RX-8 has, it is ultimately a sport coupe that offers sensational handling without the stiffness typically associated with cars of this type. Mazda’s four-door sports car was all new in 2004, and is back for 2005 with no changes except for the addition of a satellite radio-compatible head unit.
What kind of leather does a Mazda Shinka use?
In addition to Shinka’s unique leather/Alcantara seating surfaces, Mazda added leather to the handbrake lever, upgraded trim on the doors and center console, and revised the finish on the 18-inch alloy wheel.
Can a RX-8 engine last a long time?
The RX-8 will treat you awesome as long as you treat it awesome. The only thing I would recommend is that a perspective owner has the time and funds for keeping it maintained. If you drive it hard and keep the RPM’s high, the engine will last a long, long time without carbon build-up.
The RX-8 Shinka Special Edition takes its name from the Japanese word meaning “evolution”or “transformation” and mixes RX-8’s sports car flavor with a touch of luxury.
Regardless of how many doors the RX-8 has, it is ultimately a sport coupe that offers sensational handling without the stiffness typically associated with cars of this type. Mazda’s four-door sports car was all new in 2004, and is back for 2005 with no changes except for the addition of a satellite radio-compatible head unit.
In addition to Shinka’s unique leather/Alcantara seating surfaces, Mazda added leather to the handbrake lever, upgraded trim on the doors and center console, and revised the finish on the 18-inch alloy wheel.
When was the last time I serviced my Mazda RX 8?
Last serviced at 195,056 miles in Kirkland, WA on 05/20/21 • Vehicle serviced • Recommended maintenance performed • Maintenance inspection completed • Oil and filter changed • Spark plug (s) replaced. Mileage: 195,150 miles Body Type: Coupe Color: Green Engine: Rotary 1.3 L