Mazda RX-8 Spirit R review and specs
Japan Mazda Motor Corporation unveiled the Mazda RX-8 Spirit R, a special version of its 4-door, four-seat rotary-engined sports car. Mazda RX-8 R SPIRIT will be available from November 24, 2011 to all dealers and Mazda Anfini throughout Japan. Mazda RX-8 SPIRIT R will be the last final model special edition RX-8 before production ended in June 2012. Mazda plans to sell 1,000 units. The Mazda RX-8 SPIRIT R is based on the Mazda RX-8 Type RS (with 6-speed manual transmission) and Mazda RX-8 Type E (with 6-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission). It is named after the final limited-edition RX-7, and this pedigree is reflected in stylish features that include colored alloy wheels and exclusive seat design. Additionally, Mazda’s curtain and front side SRS airbag system, which is available as an option on the base RX-8 models, will be offered as standard equipment. Following the launch, the Mazda RX-8 lineup will be available in SPIRIT R type and the G Type(with 6-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission) model grades only.
Takashi Yamanouchi, Mazda’s Representative Director, President and CEO, Chairman of the Board, said, “Mazda’s iconic rotary engine recorded its famous victory in the Le Mans 24-Hour endurance race twenty years ago. Throughout this year, 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 strong reminder of the widespread passion for the rotary engine. Although Mazda 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 Mazda RX-8 SPIRIT R
Base models
- Mazda RX-8 Type RS (with 6-speed manual transmission) and Mazda RX-8 Type E (with 6-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission)
Special equipment For both manual and automatic transmission models
- Front headlights, front fog lights and rear combination taillights (with black bezels)
- Exclusive SPIRIT R badge
- Front and rear brake calipers (red)
- Curtain and front side SRS airbag system
- Transmission tunnel trim (piano-black)
Exclusive to the manual transmission model
- 225/40R19 89W tires and 19-inch alloy wheels (bronze)
- Specially-made SPIRIT R bucket seats from RECARO
Exclusive to the automatic transmission model
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel (black with red stitching)
- Leather seats (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
- Sparkling Black Mica
- Aluminum Metallic
- Crystal White Pearl Mica
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