When did the Mazda RX 8 concept car come out?
The project obtained official approval from management under one condition, that the resulting car should have four doors, and eventually the RX-8 concept car (design/engineering model) was produced and shown in 2001, closer resembling the production version.
How did Mazda improve the rigidity of the RX-8?
In November, 2008, Mazda engineers improved the RX-8 body rigidity through the addition of structural reinforcements, by adding a trapezoidal shock tower brace and enhancing the local rigidity of the front suspension tower areas.
How many horsepower does a Mazda RX-8 have?
Development of the RX-8 can be traced as far back as the 1995 Mazda RX-01 concept car, which featured an early iteration of the 13B-MSP engine. Naturally aspirated with side exhaust ports, this engine produced 210 hp (160 kW).
Is the Mazda RX-8 a JDM car?
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How much does a Mazda RX-8 R3 weigh?
At 3060 pounds, the R3’s curb weight exactly matches that of our last RX-8 test car [“ Four of a Kind ,” June 2007 ]. The low-torque RX-8 was always tricky to get rolling without a stall.
What kind of radio does the Mazda RX-8 R3 have?
For audio sources, the RX-8 R3 comes with an in-dash six-CD changer, auxiliary input, and optional Sirius satellite radio. From our testing, we found that the CD changer doesn’t read MP3 CDs, a very strange omission in this age.
When is new Mazda RX-8 rotary engine coming out?
The Hiroshima headquarters considers rotary engines integral to its identity, so the RX-8 stays, a place keeper for a future all-new rotary engine currently code-named “16X” and due perhaps by 2012. Meanwhile, the RX-8 gets a little stir to keep it green.
What’s the price of a 2009 Mazda RX-8?
The R3 starts around $32,000 and has only a options to offer. To see what the RX-8 is selling for in your area be sure to check the Fair Purchase Price page. As sports cars go, the 2009 Mazda RX-8 holds average resale value, on par with the Mitsubishi Eclipse and Ford Mustang, but below the Audi TT and Nissan 350Z Coupe.