A very special limited-edition Mazda RX-8 rotary sports coupe
will make its public debut at the Brisbane motor show on February
1.
The Mazda RX-8 Rotary Engine 40th Anniversary model builds on
the exclusivity inherent in the world's only rotary-powered sports
car with performance and styling modifications designed to further
enhance the RX-8's uniqueness.
Only 200 examples of the RX-8 Anniversary model are now on sale
in Australia, priced at $55,840.
Since the 1967 introduction of Mazda's first vehicle powered by
a rotary engine, the Cosmo Sport (known as the 110S overseas),
Mazda has continued to produce and sell various rotary
engine-powered cars, most notably the Familia Rotary Coupe (known
as the R100 overseas), the Savanna (RX-3), Bathurst-winning RX-7,
and Eunos Cosmo.
The rotary engine enjoys a strong reputation in Australia, and
more than 5000 RX-8 sports coupes have been sold since launch in
2003. Over 160,000 RX-8s have been sold around the world.
The RX-8 Anniversary model features the award-winning RENESIS
rotary engine, with 170kW of power and 211Nm of torque mated to a
slick-shifting six-speed manual transmission.
This limited edition model builds on the RX-8 luxury model's
already high level of specification with unique leather and
Alcantara\* interior, leather wrapped steering wheel, gear shifter
and handbrake handle, and specially-designed 40th Anniversary
badging.
Handling and performance rise to another level thanks to
standard fitment of Bilstein shock absorbers and urethane
foam-filled front suspension cross member.
Other exclusive features of the Anniversary edition include
distinctive high-gloss 18?inch alloy wheels, silver engine cover, a
floating rear spoiler, sunroof and blue reflector fog-lamps. These
features are in addition to the pillarless Freestyle door system
that allows easy access to the spacious interior that comfortably
seats four adults.
Other standard features include a premium Bose® sound
system, ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD),
traction control, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), cruise control,
power windows and mirrors, climate control air-conditioning and 6
airbags.
It all adds up to a sports car like no other.
\*Alcantara is non-woven suede made of Microfibre by Toray
Industries, Inc.
For further information
contact:
Glenn Butler
National Public Relations Manager
Phone: (03) 8540 1961
Mobile: 0408 126 812
Email: gbutler@mazda.com.au
Lydia Richards
Media Communications Manager
Phone: (03) 8540 1962
Mobile: 0439 347 658
Email: lrichards@mazda.com.au