Mazda Rx 8 Concept Car

This race car built by the gran turismo team is based on mazda s rx 8 concept.

Mazda rx 8 concept car. The mazda rx vision rotary sports car concept introduces the next generation skyactiv r rotary engine and mazda s vision of the ultimate in front engine rear wheel drive sports car styling. The rx 8 concept car utilizes what mazda terms a four door freestyle door system that allows easier entry and exit for the passengers. It was first shown in 2001 at the north american international auto show. Detroit the north american international auto show is host to the north american debut of the mass production design version of mazda s sleek twin rotor mazda rx 8 the world s only four door four seat sports car and the only one not powered by a piston engine.

Making its world premiere in tokyo the rx vision represents a vision of the future that harbors the soul of the mazda brand. The last rotary powered mazda the rx 8 went out of production in 2012. As the spiritual successor to the rx 7 it possessed rotary power excellent handling and a stylish sports car body but what made the rx 8 unique were its four doors. But the tech is coming back first the 100 year old company will build a version of the new mx 30 ev that uses a small.

The mazda rx 8 is a sports car manufactured by japanese automobile manufacturer mazda between 2002 and 2012. It is the successor to the rx 7 and like its predecessors in the rx range it is powered by a rotary wankel engine. The mazda rx 8 concept lm race car is a race car produced by mazda. The freestyle door system uses front and rear hinged doors.