Mazda RX-8

 
SpeedSource Mazda RX-8 at 2011 Rolex 24 at Daytona - Anne Proffit photo

Mazdaspeed MotorSports Plans For 2012 Competition

Mazdaspeed Motorsports customarily uses the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) racing trade show in Orlando, Fla., each December to showcase its successes and promote its future endeavors. This year is no different. With racing programs far and wide in both open- and closed-wheel racing series...

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2009 Mazda RX-8

Is Mazda's Rotary Engine Program Dead?

No automaker in history has done more to further the rotary-engine design of Felix Wankel than Mazda. Originally used by Mazda in the 1967 Mazda Cosmo, the rotary engine has... August 9, 2011 by 


 
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Germany’s Rotary Super Cars Working On Four-Rotor Predator GT

Remember the awesome four-rotor Mazda 787B race car that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans 20 years ago and is now set to run the famous French circuit during a demonstration ahead... June 7, 2011 by  3


 
1991 Mazda 787B four-rotor race car

Mazda 787B Four-Rotor Race Car Returning To Le Mans After Winning 20 Years Ago

Back in 1991, when the McLaren F1 supercar had just been born and the Persian Gulf War was still raging, Mazda was working on a new endurance racer, one with a four-rotor... May 20, 2011 by  2


 
Need For Speed: Shift 2 Unleashed

Need For Speed Shift 2 Unleashed: First Impressions

Thanks to the kind folk at EA Games we've got hold of a copy of the latest game in the long-running Need For Speed franchise, Shift 2 Unleashed (S2U), in PlayStation 3... March 31, 2011 by  1


 
2010 Mazda RX-8

2011 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring: Grand As Ever

Photo: Anne Proffit It’s been a few years since I’ve had the chance to drive Mazda’s iconic RX-8 model, the auto manufacturer’s sole Wankel-powered... January 18, 2011 by 


 
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Report: Mazda RX-9 Will Develop 300 Horsepower From New Rotary Engine

As we reported last month, Mazda has no plans to abandon its Wankel rotary engine despite the automaker struggling to meet new fuel economy and emissions standards with its... November 4, 2010 by  7


 
2010 Mazda RX-8

Slow Moving Sales In U.S. Means No More Mazda RX-8

The Mazda RX-8 has given rotary fans something to cheer on since 2003. The car may not be the fastest or most economical in its price range, but it is fun to drive due to a... May 5, 2010 by 


 
2010 Mazda RX-8

Report: Mazda RX-8 To Be Killed Off After 2011

We've been reporting for years now on the possibility of a revived RX-7, and it looks like Mazda may be moving one step closer to that goal with reports today that the RX-8... May 5, 2010 by  6


 
2010 Mazda RX-8 4-door Coupe Man Grand Touring Angular Front Exterior View

Four Good Reasons Why The Next RX-7/RX-8 Should Be A Hybrid

The new Honda CR-Z is getting a lukewarm reception from performance car enthusiasts all the while selling like crazy in the home market of Japan, probably due to its sporty... May 3, 2010 by  9


 
2008 Mazda Furai Concept

Motor Trend Talks Future, Flex-Fuel Mazda RX-7

 The RX-8 is a fun car to drive. It has the fabulous rotary engine that the driver can rev the snot out of, and the rear seats and extra doors give the car an everyday... April 20, 2010 by 


 
2010 Mazda RX-8

Reviewing the Review: 2010 Mazda RX-8

 Our hub-site, The Car Connection, has just revamped its entire site, offering a more in-depth Bottom Line reviews. Bengt Halvorson has done one for the 2010 Mazda RX-8. The... January 25, 2010 by 


 
2010 Mazda RX-8 4-door Coupe Man Grand Touring Engine

New Mazda Rotary Engine Shrouded in Mystery

Fans of Mazda's unique little rotary engine used in the company's sweet RX-8 sports car will be glad to know that Mazda is continuing development of the engine. The company... January 25, 2010 by 


 
2010 Opel Meriva leak

2010 Opel Meriva Revealed

General Motors’ next-generation Opel Meriva compact MPV has finally been revealed. Looking very much like the Meriva concept car unveiled at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show... January 4, 2010 by  10


 
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More Details On Mazda RX-7 Successor

We've been bringing you updates on the internal development of Mazda's RX-7 successor for almost two years now, the most recent from the lead-up to the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show... November 24, 2009 by  6


 
2009 Mazda RX-8 R3

Updated Mazda RX-8 coming to Frankfurt Motor Show?

It's been six years since the Mazda RX-8 came on the scene and brought with it a sublime combo of handling, equipment, features, and pricing. Whether you're a rotary engine... July 23, 2009 by  4


 
 
 

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