2003 Mazda RX-8

2003 Mazda RX-8

The RX-8 was developed to deliver distinctive styling and unparalleled driving excitement. At the same, the car also delivers high practicality, such as seating room for four adults, good fuel economy, and utility. The RX-8 is designed to meet the needs of active, sports-minded customers who enjoy spending time with friends and family. Furthermore, despite…

2006 Mazda RX-8

2006 Mazda RX-8

Powered by Mazda’s RENESIS rotary engine, the RX-8 was the continuation of the rotary powered coupes from the brand. The 2006 update saw three new colours become available called, Phantom Blue, Galaxy Grey and Snowflake White Pearl. The interior gained a lot of refinement with different finishes and materials used. At the heart of the…

2012 Mazda RX-8 Spirit R

2012 Mazda RX-8 Spirit R

A special edition version of its four-door, four-seat rotary engine sports car. The RX-8 SPIRIT R will go on sale from November 24, 2011 at all Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealerships throughout Japan. Mazda RX-8 production will end in June 2012 and SPIRIT R will be the final special edition model. Mazda expects to sell…

1991 Mazda RX-7

1991 Mazda RX-7

The third generation of the RX-7, FD, featured an updated body design. The 13B-REW was the first-ever mass-produced sequential twin-turbocharger system to export from Japan, boosting power to 255 PS (188 kW; 252 hp) and finally 280 PS (206 kW; 276 hp) by the time production ended in Japan in 2002. The FD RX-7 was Motor Trend’s Import Car of the Year. When Playboy magazine first reviewed the…

2001 Mazda RX-7 Type R Bathurst

2001 Mazda RX-7 Type R Bathurst

Mazda Motor Corporation announces the launch of the Type R Bathurst, a special version of the rotary-powered RX-7 sports car. Equipped with custom height-adjustable dampers, the Type R Bathurst goes on sale today at Mazda Anfini and selected Mazda dealerships throughout Japan. The RX-7 has a particularly distinctive design, brimming with originality. Its lightweight, compact,…

2002 Mazda RX-7 R Spec

2002 Mazda RX-7 R Spec

Handling in the FD RX-7 was regarded as world-class, and it is still regarded as being one of the finest handling and best balanced cars of all time. The continued use of the front-midship engine and drivetrain layout, combined with an 50:50 front-rear weight distribution ratio and low center of gravity made the FD a…

2002 Mazda RX-7 Spirit R

2002 Mazda RX-7 Spirit R

For the final production year Mazda have released a limited edition of the RX7, the Spirit R. The third-generation RX-7, first launched in 1991, has a particularly distinctive exterior design. Its lightweight, compact and high-output rotary engine enables the driver to feel superb driving pleasure. Epitomizing Mazda’s spirit of sports car, RX-7 has won popularity…

1978 Mazda RX-7

1978 Mazda RX-7

Series 1 RX-7 (1978–1980) is commonly referred to as the “SA22C” from the first alphanumerics of the vehicle identification number. This series of RX-7 had exposed steel bumpers and a high-mounted indentation-located license plate, called by Werner Buhrer of Road & Track magazine a “Baroque depression.” In Japan it was introduced in March 1978, replacing…