Mazda RX-8 - Revision history

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2010-03-31T00:43:04Z

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	==Worldwide==		==Worldwide==
	the Mazda Rx8 is sold in Europe, North America, ~~japan~~. it is also a popular street racing car in Japan.		the Mazda Rx8 is sold in Europe, North America, Japan. it is also a popular street racing car in Japan.

	==Design quirks and oddities==		==Design quirks and oddities==

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	==Worldwide==		==Worldwide==
	the Mazda ~~rx8~~ is sold in Europe, ~~north~~ America, japan. it is also a popular street racing car in ~~japan~~.		the Mazda Rx8 is sold in Europe, North America, japan. it is also a popular street racing car in Japan.

	==Design quirks and oddities==		==Design quirks and oddities==

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	==Worldwide==		==Worldwide==
			the Mazda rx8 is sold in Europe, north America, japan. it is also a popular street racing car in japan.

	==Design quirks and oddities==		==Design quirks and oddities==

TristanT at 08:51, 29 June 2009

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	The RX-8 was designed as a front mid-mounted, [[rear-wheel drive]] 2+2 [[coupé]]. The car has a 50/50 weight distribution, achieved by mounting the engine behind the front axle. Weight is trimmed through the use of materials such as aluminium and plastic for the body panels and a carbon composite for the driveshaft.		The RX-8 was designed as a front mid-mounted, [[rear-wheel drive]] 2+2 [[coupé]]. The car has a 50/50 weight distribution, achieved by mounting the engine behind the front axle. Weight is trimmed through the use of materials such as aluminium and plastic for the body panels and a carbon composite for the driveshaft.

	Overall dimensions		'''Overall dimensions'''

	Length: 4435 mm		Length: 4435 mm

TristanT at 08:50, 29 June 2009

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 ==Current Generation: (2004–present)==
 The RX-8 was designed as a front mid-mounted, [[rear-wheel drive]] 2+2 [[coupé]]. The car has a 50/50 weight distribution, achieved by mounting the engine behind the front axle. Weight is trimmed through the use of materials such as aluminium and plastic for the body panels and a carbon composite for the driveshaft.
 ===Powertrain===

TristanT at 07:17, 9 June 2009

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	===Powertrain===		===Powertrain===
	The RX-8 is powered by a 1.3 L [[naturally-aspirated engine\|naturally-aspirated]] ''RENESIS'' rotary engine, which features newly designed side intake and exhaust ports. The engine is smaller and lighter than previous rotaries, primarily due to the lack of a [[Turbo Engine\|turbocharger]] and associated parts.		The RX-8 is powered by a 1.3 L [[naturally-aspirated engine\|naturally-aspirated]] ''[[Mazda Renesis engine\|RENESIS]]'' rotary engine, which features newly designed side intake and exhaust ports. The engine is smaller and lighter than previous rotaries, primarily due to the lack of a [[Turbo Engine\|turbocharger]] and associated parts.

	The engine is designed in various configurations for different models, but in its most powerful setup develops 250 PS (247 [[HP\|hp]], 184 kW) at 8,500 rpm with a redline at 9,000 rpm and fuel cut-off at 9,500 rpm. It won the International Engine of the Year and Best New Engine awards in 2003 and holds the "2.5 to 3 liter" size award for 2003 and 2004.		The engine is designed in various configurations for different models, but in its most powerful setup develops 250 PS (247 [[HP\|hp]], 184 kW) at 8,500 rpm with a redline at 9,000 rpm and fuel cut-off at 9,500 rpm. It won the International Engine of the Year and Best New Engine awards in 2003 and holds the "2.5 to 3 liter" size award for 2003 and 2004.

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2008-12-23T00:38:02Z

Design quirks and oddities

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	*The RX-8 is the work of noted Japanese designer [[Tsutomu Matano]].		*The RX-8 is the work of noted Japanese designer [[Tsutomu Matano]].

			*The car is also used in the video game Need for Speed: Carbon for $25,000 ( when Nikki is hired, the car will lower its price to $ 22,000 ) as a tuner car.

	==Awards==		==Awards==

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2008-09-19T13:08:19Z

Recent Changes

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	===Recent Changes===		===Recent Changes===
	*For ~~2008~~, the RX-8 recieves an extensive mid-cycle facelift. The overhaul entails a new front and rear fascia, revised head and taillights, upgraded cabin materials, a bevy of new standard equipment and a new suspension set-up. Although the engine remains relatively unchanged, performance has been boosted in the optional '''R3 Sports Package''' to either 232 hp or 212 hp guise. The former is complemeted by a six-speed manual along with a sport-tuned suspension, 19 inch alloy wheels, Recaro sports seats, a 300-watt Bose audio system with surround sound and noise compensation, Bluetooth and keyless entry and start. In the latter, however, power transmission is handled by a semi-automatic six-speed with paddle shift. [http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080113.005/2009-mazda-rx-8-facelift-makes-world-debut-at-detroit]		*For 2009, the RX-8 recieves an extensive mid-cycle facelift. The overhaul entails a new front and rear fascia, revised head and taillights, upgraded cabin materials, a bevy of new standard equipment and a new suspension set-up. Although the engine remains relatively unchanged, performance has been boosted in the optional '''R3 Sports Package''' to either 232 hp or 212 hp guise. The former is complemeted by a six-speed manual along with a sport-tuned suspension, 19 inch alloy wheels, Recaro sports seats, a 300-watt Bose audio system with surround sound and noise compensation, Bluetooth and keyless entry and start. In the latter, however, power transmission is handled by a semi-automatic six-speed with paddle shift. [http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080113.005/2009-mazda-rx-8-facelift-makes-world-debut-at-detroit]

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2008-06-02T20:42:42Z

Unique Attributes

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	==Unique Attributes==		==Unique Attributes==
	[[image:2007_RX-8_redsuicidedoors.jpg\|right\|350px\|thumb\|The RX-8's "[[Clam Shell Doors]]"]]		[[image:2007_RX-8_redsuicidedoors.jpg\|right\|350px\|thumb\|The RX-Evolv's "[[Clam Shell Doors]]"]]
	The car features a pair of rear-hinged [[Clam Shell Doors]], termed Freestyle Doors by Mazda, to provide easier access to the rear seats. The RX-8 has no B-pillar between the front and rear doors, with the leading edge of the rear door acting as a 'virtual pillar' to maintain structural rigidity. Because of the overlapped design, the rear doors can only be opened when the front doors are open.		The car features a pair of rear-hinged [[Clam Shell Doors]], termed Freestyle Doors by Mazda, to provide easier access to the rear seats. The RX-8 has no B-pillar between the front and rear doors, with the leading edge of the rear door acting as a 'virtual pillar' to maintain structural rigidity. Because of the overlapped design, the rear doors can only be opened when the front doors are open.

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2008-06-02T20:39:08Z

Photos

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	Image:Carscoop RX8 SPE40 41.jpg\|The 2008 [[Mazda]] RX-8 "Rotary Engine 40th Anniversary edition"		Image:Carscoop RX8 SPE40 41.jpg\|The 2008 [[Mazda]] RX-8 "Rotary Engine 40th Anniversary edition"
	image:800px-Mazda_RX_8_titan_front_left.jpg		image:800px-Mazda_RX_8_titan_front_left.jpg
	image:2007_RX-8_redongrayangle.jpg		image:2007_RX-8_redongrayangle.jpg\|Mazda RX-Evolv Concept
	image:2007_RX-8_dashboard.jpg		image:2007_RX-8_dashboard.jpg\|Mazda RX-Evolv Concept interior
	image:2007_RX-8_frontinterior.jpg		image:2007_RX-8_frontinterior.jpg
	image:2007_RX-8_rearinterior.jpg		image:2007_RX-8_rearinterior.jpg