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by Dan Carney Rotary engine fans rejoice! Mazda has at long last delivered an engine that fulfills the promise of Felix Wankel’s ingenious concept. The RX-8’s Renesis side-port engine should finally banish the smoking, fuel wasting, spark plug–fouling rotary gremlins that blemished past iterations of this compact and powerful powerplant. And Mazda has wrappd it in an unorthodox four-door sports car package that may open ownership to a group of customers who couldn’t live with a two-seater
OverviewThe all-new Mazda RX-8 is one of the most ingenious cars to be designed in years. Its small (but powerful) rotary engine allows the unique configuration of four doors and four... Read full review
GR8 RX8 "GR8 - RX8" is what the personalized license plate on my 2004 RX8 tester proclaimed - and justifiably so! I have always been a Mazda proponent, considering them to be a progressive... Read full review
Will the Japanese Brand Build a MazdaSpeed Version of the RX-8? In recent years the mid-level sports car scene has exploded with the availability of new models surpassing numbers last seen... Read full review
Test drove this car before buying my G35. This car is very fun to drive. The throttle and gearbox is very responsive. The brakes can stop the car on a dime. High speed cornering is not an... Read full review
My previous car was a souped up Subaru WRX. That car was way faster than my RX-8, did not burn oil and got slightly better fuel economy. Still, I would not trade my 8 for another Rex. This... Read full review
If you want a sports car with the practicallity of 4 full sized adult seats that has a unique styling and head turning appearence, this is the car to get. 228bhp model gts 0-60 in 6.4... Read full review
| Trim | MSRP / Invoice | Fuel Econ |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Mazda RX-8: 4dr Coupe Auto | $25,180 / $23,274 | City: 18 Hwy: 25 |
| 2004 Mazda RX-8: 4dr Coupe 6-Spd Manual | $26,680 / $24,659 | City: 18 Hwy: 24 |
by Dan Carney Rotary engine fans rejoice! Mazda has at long last delivered an engine that fulfills the promise of Felix Wankel’s ingenious concept. The RX-8’s ... Read full review
MSRP: $25,180 - $26,680
Test drove this car before buying my G35. This car is very fun to drive. The throttle and gearbox is very responsive. The brakes can stop the car on a dime... Read more
My previous car was a souped up Subaru WRX. That car was way faster than my RX-8, did not burn oil and got slightly better fuel economy. Still, I would not... Read more
If you want a sports car with the practicallity of 4 full sized adult seats that has a unique styling and head turning appearence, this is the car to get... Read more
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