Mazda RX-8 SPIRIT R 2012

Mazda RX-8 SPIRIT R Coming to Japan in November 2011
- Mazda RX-8 production to end summer 2012; rotary engine development will continue -
HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the 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 1,000 units.

The RX-8 SPIRIT R is based on the RX-8 Type RS (with six-speed manual transmission) and Type E (with six-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission). It is named after the final limited edition Mazda RX-7, and this pedigree is reflected in stylish features that include exclusive seat design and colored alloy wheels. Additionally, Mazda's curtain and front side SRS airbag system, which is available as a factory-installed option on the base models, will be offered as standard equipment. Following the launch, the Mazda RX-8 lineup will consist of the SPIRIT R and the Type G (with six-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission) model grades only.

Takashi Yamanouchi, Mazda's Representative Director, Chairman of the Board, President and CEO, said, "Mazda's iconic rotary engine recorded its famous victory in the Le Mans 24-Hour endurance race 20 years ago. Throughout 2011, we have been celebrating the 20th anniversary of that victory by demonstrating the winning 787B racecar at Le Mans' Circuit de La Sarthe and various other events around the world. At each one, the screaming rotary engine and the sight of the 787B have enthralled everyone from young children to race fans who witnessed its victory in 1991. These events have been a powerful reminder of the widespread passion for the rotary engine. Although RX-8 production is ending, the rotary engine will always represent the spirit of Mazda and Mazda remains committed to its ongoing development."

Main features of the limited Mazda RX-8 SPIRIT R series

Base models
RX-8 Type RS (with six-speed manual transmission) and RX-8 Type E (with six-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission)
Special equipment
For both manual and automatic transmission models
•Exclusive SPIRIT R badge
•Front headlights, front fog lights and rear combination lights (with black bezels)
•Front and rear brake calipers (red)
•Transmission tunnel trim (piano-black)
•Curtain and front side SRS airbag system
Exclusive to the manual transmission model
•Specially-made SPIRIT R bucket seats from RECARO
•225/40R19 89W tires and 19-inch alloy wheels (bronze)
Exclusive to the automatic transmission model
•Leather seats (black with red stitching)
•Leather-wrapped steering wheel (black with red stitching)
•Parking brake lever (with red stitching)
•Center console box front seat armrest and rear console box lid covered with synthetic leather (with red stitching)
•Sports suspension, larger brakes
•225/45R18 91W tires and 18-inch alloy wheels (gun metallic)
Exterior body colors
•Aluminum Metallic
•Sparkling Black Mica
•Crystal White Pearl Mica

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[boyz960]

car mazda all the best

[LilProveInn]

the description says everything but the most important: car HP and weight... Pointless.

[Ge0vone]

I'd drive this

[italiankilla58]

@frylucas Exactly i agree with u on that. 2009-present mazda RX-8 sucks (The styling) as far as power goes i like it.

[frylucas]

@italiankilla58 Yes,the RX-7,Has Some body Upgrades to make more Stable and Good to Drive,and yes,Ford have 33% of actions,,the RX-8,was only Good between 2002-2008 in m yoption

[italiankilla58]

@frylucas Really? I thought ford had like 10% of mazda operations, I know 33% of the operation between ford and mazda is because the tribue and esacpe share the same engaine, engaine kit, and same body style. and nah man its all good. But yeah i think thats what mazda should have done to the RX-8 at lease give it the same small upgrades like they did to the RX-7 In my oppion there was no need for the big smiley grill on the RX-8

[frylucas]

@italiankilla58 Sadly,Ford have 33% of mazda operations,Stupid motherf#ckers(sorry if you're a fan),the RX-7,only Got a new Spoiler and Front Buumber(without Many Changes)Now the RX-8....

[italiankilla58]

@frylucas For the RX-7 i agree with u. I mean yeah every couple years a car will need some upgrades but what was the whole purpuse of the smiley face grill on the RX-8? does it have to do with better anerodomanics? or somthing? Because now ford and hundai have the stupid wide mouth grill. I understand ford shares some of its profits with mazda.

[frylucas]

@italiankilla58 Ok,For the RX-8, IAgree,But RX-7 Face lift,Gives a better Looking and Engine to Him,the RX-7 needs that Facelift,Speciality Due to Skyline R34,Evolution Vi...

[italiankilla58]

@frylucas So basiacly ur saying the rx 7 and rx 8 are the same thing with stupid makeovers that they both didn't need. Mazda totaly ruined the rx 8 in 2009 with that stupid smiley face grill the 03-08 model year of the rx 8 was the best and same thing for the rx 7