Mazda Launches RX-8 'Sport Prestige Limited' Special Edition

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Mazda Launches RX-8 'Sport Prestige Limited' Special Edition

Mazda Motor Corporation announces the release of the RX-8 "Sport Prestige Limited" special edition. Featuring various enhancements both in looks and in performance, this model goes on sale today at Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealerships throughout Japan.

Mazda RX-8 Type S 'Sport Prestige Limited' (six-speed manual transmission model) Based on the theme "noticeable quality for appearance and performance," the RX-8 'Sport Prestige Limited' indicates an evolution of the RX-8, featuring not only handsome exclusive parts for both exterior and interior, but also enhanced driving performance.

The interior reveals the beige-colored special equipment, such as the beige leather seats trimmed with double stitches--the driver's seat equipped with electric-powered eight-way adjustments and lumbar support--and door trims matched with the seat color. The color-stitched black leather is applied to the steering wheel, parking brake lever and front/rear console box lids, while semi-gloss parts are used to highlight the meter rings, air-conditioner dials, air bent bezel rings and other areas.

Among the exclusive exterior parts are semi-gloss bezels for the headlamps and rear combination lamps, dark-silver gloss aluminum wheels, rear lip spoiler and front fog lamps to create a quality look and feel. The body color lineup includes the elegant and exclusive color "Radiant Ebony Mica."

To further enhance the driving performance and ride comfort, the RX-8 Sport Prestige Limited features the special-tuned suspension system, including the front suspension cross member filled with foamed urethane and special-tuned dampers, and improved body rigidity achieved by reinforcing the front-top portion of the A-pillars and improving the stability of the rear damper mounting points.

The manufacturer's suggested retail price of the RX-8 Sport Prestige Limited is 3,150,000 yen including the sales tax for the Japanese market.

Outline of RX-8 'Sport Prestige Limited'

Base model RX-8 Type S (six-speed manual transmission model) or RX-8 Type E ('Activematic' four-speed automatic transmission model).