Monday, July 7, 2008

2008 Mazda RX-8

2008 Mazda RX-8
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The 2008 Mazda RX-8 is a fun coupe that revs exceptionally smoothly, and the ride is impressive for a sports car. The RX-8 has a 1.3L R2, NL valve, 232-horsepower engine, and will be offered in a 40th Anniversary edition featuring a special Metropolitan Gray exterior, Cosmo Red leather interior, unique 18-inch alloy wheels, suspension enhancements, fog lights silver engine cover and special badging. The RX-8 has a 6 speed manual transmission.

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MSRP:

Standard Engine:

$26,435 -$31,370

1.3L R2, NL valve, 232-horsepower, engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 22-mpg on the highway. 6 speed manual transmission.

Average Consumer Rating: 4.3 stars
Expert Rating: 4.25 stars

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2008 Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 Review - Japanese Rocket Ship with Turbine Smooth Rotary
Rating: 4.25 stars
by Gary Chan

"Even the smallest, lightest car that Volvo makes is still a solid, safe and reassuring machine in the most dangerous of driving conditions."

2008 Mazda RX-8@Laguna Seca Driving Impressions: Mazda RX-8 40th Anniversary Edition
Rating: 4.25 stars
by Derek Mau

"Running strictly with a “straight-from-the-factory” setup and premium grade fuel, the RX-8 showed its made of the right stuff by keeping up and chasing down other cars that had stickier rubber and more aftermarket modifications. With a 50/50 front/rear weight balance, a set of sticky and highly predictable Bridgestone Potenzas, the RX-8 was downright fun blazing through the turns around Mazda Raceway."

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