Truly enough, Mazda RX8 has a better performance and appearance. Although it still uses the standard Wankel rotary engine, RX8 has been improved with 16V Renesis engine. The earlier the RX models 13V rotary engines are able to displace 1.3 liters of fuel, which could lead to 237 horsepower. But in the 16V model RX8 Renesis engine is able to produce 1.6 liter of displacement 238hp.

Another feature is the Mazda RX8 is balanced its weight behind the front. Because the weight is almost evenly distributed around 50:50 and distribution before the mid-section. This almost perfect balance has been achieved due to place the engine behind the front axle and the fuel tank is at the center, just above the rear axle.

The RX8 is also unique. Its doors are almost identical to the suicide doors, just that it has no B-pillar between the front and rear doors. Accordingly, the face over the rear door and rear doors can be opened only after the doors are open. In addition to a separate appearance, the RX8 is also an area of four. On the front seat, he is given more space between the driver and front passenger, when two passengers in the rear can be comfortably seated.

Its disadvantage, lots of advertising for Mazda RX8 seems to have performed according to expectations. The original declaration was passed 247hp manual 6-speed sports car has raised some eyebrows. Its engine 1.6-liter power is 247hp rendered moot. And it became clear that a number of RX8 owners were dismayed that the car is not the power and speed of publication. Later, Mazda North American Bureau examined the production of 247hp and 238hp.

Soon-to-be-released 2008-2009 Mazda RX8 is not so much change, except that the platform bracings increased to add a little stiffness and other cosmetic changes to whoch Mazda RX8 agreement to rent a place. The 2008-2009 model is also a rotor rotary engine produced a best performance of Conduct. This engine is smaller and lighter so that the promise at the same speed, while the more comfort.