Mazda RX-8 Spirit R Final Special Edition

Mazda RX-8 Spirit R Final Special Edition Front Angle View

Mazda RX-8 Spirit R Final Special Edition Front Side View

Mazda RX-8 Spirit R Final Special Edition Interior View

Mazda has presented a final special edition of the rotary-powered sports car, which it placed only on the domestic market with a sales order on 24 Begin November announced. Production is limited to 1,000 copies.

The RX-8 Spirit R is called after the latest edition of its predecessor, the RX-7, and will be sold in two versions: one with a six-speed manual transmission on the RS and the other base with a six-speed automatic on the E model.

After the start of the mind and the automatic R-only type G are the only models of the RX-8 lineup to 12 June, when the production of the series reaches its end.

Mazda President and CEO, Takashi Tamanouchi, said: “iconic rotary engine Mazda recorded his famous victory in the Le Mans 24 hours endurance Rave 20 years ago in 2011, we have to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the victory by winning the 787B. race car at Le Mans Circuit de la Sarthe, and various other events that were a powerful reminder of the widespread passion for the Wankel engine. ” ,”Although RX-8 production ends, the rotary engine will always comply with the spirit of the Mazda. And Mazda remains committed to its further development,” added Tamanouchi.