RX-8

Mazda RX-8: Celebrating the Last Rotary Powered JDM Sports Car When it ended production in 2012, the Mazda RX-8 marked both the finale of the company’s core Wankel rotary engine development spanning over four decades as well as the last high-performance sports car exclusive to the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) and global enthusiasts. Let’s revisit…

The RX-8 marked the finale of Mazda’s rotary sports car legacy. As the successor to the famed RX-7, it carried the torch with an innovative new rotary engine. The four-door layout and affordable price broadened appeal. However, despite its ingenuity, the RX-8 faced challenges that led to its eventual discontinuation. Innovative New Rotary The RX-8…