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 Mazda
Motor Corporation takes the wraps off the mass production design of the companyfs
upcoming flagship RX-8, revealing an innovative sports car with more refined styling.
Mazda unveiled the RX-8 at the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show.
Mazda exhibited the RX-EVOLV at 1999 Tokyo Motor Show, as a proposal for a new
sports car with an innovative packaging concept based on the next-generation rotary
engine. We received a favorable response for the concept car from customers all
over the world. At the 2001 North American International Auto Show, we also exhibited
a design and engineering model of the RX-8, which was a result of our corporate
desire to realize the potential that the RX-EVOLV showed. |
 In
developing the RX-8, Mazda strove to realize conflicting goals: delivering a vehicle
with striking, sporty styling with a superior blend of handling and performance,
while providing ride comfort and the functionality for four adults. A key factor
in achieving these goals is the RENESIS engine, the next-generation rotary powerplant,
which is more compact and higher-powered than previous rotary engines. The RX-8
incorporates both genuine sports car styling and an interior package spacious
enough for four adults. It also includes a further refined front-midship layout
as well as a freestyle, four-door configuration without a center pillar. Exceptional
driving performance comes through 50:50 weight distribution and low yaw-inertia
moment. With superior practicality, the RX-8 will meet the expectations of a wider
range of customers, not only sports car fans. |
 The
RX-8 is an entirely new sports car embodying Mazdafs "Zoom-Zoom" brand
message to the maximum, by pursuing "Distinctive design," "Exceptional
functionality," and "Responsive handling and performance." |
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