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the 2004 Mazda RX-8 looks like the Batmobile after it shrank in the car wash. Hunkered-down, with
bulging fenders and a stretched cabin like a two-seat fighter plane, the RX-8 looks ready to pounce
on any Jaguar that ventures its way. Lean and mean. It's the kind of appearance that commands a
second look.
Inside and outside the 2004 Mazda RX-8 you'll find little triangles. Those symbolize Mazda's rotary
engine with its twin rotors that spin a circle, not ride up and down a cylinder as other engines do.
The rotary, dubbed Renesis by Mazda, is of a design pioneered by German inventor Felix Wankel and
boosts higher effciency in a smaller package. It revs past 9,000 rpm, puts out 238 horsepower and
is virtually vibration-free.
Perfect balance is what the 2004 Mazda RX-8 has. It balances form and function. It looks great, yet
serves the needs of occupants with four doors to ease entry to the rear seats. It balances weight by
placing the rotary engine rearward of the front axle and the gas tank forward of the rear axle. The
whole package weighs 2,950 pounds. Nimble is a word that comes to mind to describe the tossable
rear-wheel driver. Keep rpm in the upper ranges by using those six gears and all is fun
Rear Wheel Drive Rotary Engine 2004 Mazda RX-8 Sports Car.
The exterior is dark grey and shows very well as does the two-tone black/charcoal leather Interior.
This car comes equipped with the Renesis rotary engine 1.3L with a very impressive 238 horsepower
output. The transmission is the factory optional 6-speed manual gearbox. Standard options include,
ABS, front and side mounted air bags, Pwr. Steering and audio and cruise controls on the steering
wheel. Optional equipment includes: Xenon headlights, DSC W/traction control, 18" Alloy Wheels,
Bose Audio w/In-Dash 6-CD Changer, Leather seat trim, heated seats and Pwr. Drivers Seat.
This unique rotary engine sports car is a pleasure to drive.
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