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 Mazda has produced many sports cars with exciting styling that stand the test of time, such as the first-generation Cosmo Sport, the RX-7 and the MX-5/Miata/Roadster. Following this tradition, Mazda designers were determined to give the four-door, four-seater RX-8 unprecedented styling.
They began by sculpting a body with a dynamic feeling of motion. Exciting surfaces run from the aggressive front air intake along the body to the trunk lid. The classic rear-wheel drive sports layout which places visual emphasis on the rear tires. Short front and rear overhangs, and characteristic overfenders, underline the vehicle's look of stability. The styling is a classic statement of beauty in motion, reminiscent of a top athlete.
This is the perfect embodiment of Mazda's new design philosophy of "Emotion in Motion." The adoption of the freestyle door system, for four doors without center pillar, means the RX-8 is an unprecedented combination - the look and feel of a genuine sports car in a four-door vehicle.
The shape of the rear pillars and rear window pay homage to the first-generation Cosmo Sport and RX-7, yet its innovative package provides enough space for four adults. |
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Beneath the unmistakably sports car styling lies a comfortable cabin tailored to fit four adults, helping achieve exceptional functionality _ a Mazda DNA trait. This is made possible through highly efficient packaging centered around the compact, lightweight RENESIS next-generation rotary engine, the 2,700mm wheelbase, and lightweight sports seats with thinner cushions and seatback. As a result, the RX-8 achieves head-, shoulder- and legroom comparable to those of some conventional sporty sedans. |
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