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Something new to keep you glued to the road.
As well As your seat. It’s the all-new Mazda RX-8
R3—the most capable and exhilarating RX-8 ever. with
an arsenal of performance upgrades that seriously
dials up the RX-8’s driving dynamics, iconic good
looks and functionality. Outside, an aggressive new
front end, sleek side sill extensions and rear wing
spoiler aid high-speed stability. Stronger, lighter
19-inch forged alloy wheels, plus sticky 225/40R19
w-Speed-Rated tires, deliver tremendous grip and
control. while Bilstein® shock absorbers provide
superior damping performance, maximize tire contact
and vehicle tracking, and complement the RX-8 R3’s
sport-tuned suspension. Inside, Recaro front bucket
seats, designed exclusively for the RX-8 R3, hold
both driver and front passenger in perfect position.
Mazda’s Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System
delivers added convenience. And hands-free
Bluetooth® phone connectivity aids communication.
There’s even a 300-watt, 9-speaker Bose® audio
system with Centerpoint® circuitry that pumps out
rich, synthesized surround sound from your regular
CDs.
Refined Sport-Tuned Suspension System:
The RX-8’s flat cornering and tenacious
handling get even better—thanks to an advanced,
multilink rear suspension with compliance toe and
camber controls featuring improved geometry. Up
front, the RX-8’s race-proven, double-wishbone,
independent front suspension system utilizes
forged-aluminum upper and lower control arms for
their ideal combination of high strength and light
weight.
Four-Wheel
Ventilated Disc Brakes:
For consistently linear, fade-resistant stops, every
RX-8 is fitted with power-assisted, 4-wheel
ventilated disc brakes— including massive 12.7-inch
front rotors. To help assure short stopping
distances, an Anti-lock Brake System with Electronic
Brakeforce Distribution is also standard.
Speed-Sensitive, Electronically Assisted Steering:
High-performance driving demands precise directional
control and extremely accurate feedback. Both are
yours, thanks to the RX-8’s engine-speed-sensing
rack-and-pinion steering with electronic variable
power assist.
Imagine a
sports car so advanced that it has no cylinders.
No pistons. No valves. And no equal. A quick check
under the Mazda RX-8’s sleek aluminum hood instantly
validates its innovative credentials. Its
race-proven, state-of-the-art RENESIS rotary engine
boasts just three major moving parts. This advanced
engine design delivers strong power with
turbine-like smoothness all the way up to its
stratospheric 9000-rpm redline.* fact is, the RX-8’s
free-revving performance is the culmination of four
decades of exhaustive research, development and
racing. Reflecting refinements gleaned from
designing over 80 different rotary-engine
configurations for both the street and the track.
And benefiting from all Mazda has learned from
building nearly 2 million rotary-powered passenger
vehicles—including a hydrogen-powered RX-8. Three
generations of the legendary Mazda RX-7. And, of
course, the first and only Japanese car to win the
grueling 24 hours of le Mans—the rotary-powered
Mazda 787B.
* Automatic
transmission redlines at 7500 rpm.
RENESIS-Rotary-Engine Advantages:
The RX-8’s innovative
rotary engine is inherently lighter and more compact
than a conventional V6 engine of comparable power.
These advantages endow the RX-8 with an outstanding
power-to-weight ratio, a low center of gravity plus
acceleration that’s both responsive and spirited.
Carbon-Fiber-Composite Prop Shaft:
All RX-8 models with manual transmissions are also
equipped with a lightweight carbon-fiber-composite
prop shaft and a torque-sensing conical limited-slip
differential to more efficiently deliver maximum
power to RX-8’s rear drive wheels and, ultimately,
to the pavement.
Perhaps the
Mazda RX-8’s most impressive innovation
is how effortlessly it
fuses pure sports-car performance with unexpected
versatility. But then, as the world’s first and only
rotary-powered four-door sports car, the RX-8 turns
the traditional limitations of a sports car inside
out. With a cabin that provides first-class
accommodations for four adults. With a unique,
pillarless Freestyle door system that lets rear-seat
passengers enter and exit with remarkable ease. And
with a spacious 7.6-cu-ft trunk that offers
unobstructed storage for two golf bags, duffle bags
or even weekend luggage. There’s even a practical
rear-seat pass-through for longer items. After all,
exhilaration this special was meant to be shared.
At Orange Mazda, we
believe a true sports car should stir your soul even
when it’s parked. Simply by virtue of its insightful
design, quality and craftsmanship. Which is why the
Mazda RX-8’s driver-centric cockpit includes
high-contrast electroluminescent gauges with
tri-mode illumination to enhance visibility and
minimize eyestrain. A large, center mounted
tachometer designed to facilitate at-a-glance
readouts. Controls for both the audio system and
cruise control mounted right on the steering
wheel—and right at your fingertips. And even
motorsports-inspired aluminum pedals* precisely
positioned to encourage heel-and-toe downshifts. In
fact, wherever your eyes, hands and feet come to
rest, they’re rewarded by an uncompromised level of
precise fit, finish and attention to detail. From
the warm, sure grip of the RX-8’s leather-wrapped
steering wheel and shifter to the precise stitching
of its well-bolstered, racing-inspired front seats.
In short, the RX-8 is a sports car like no other.
With an interior to match. |
