15/08/2008 10:17. Mazda New Zealand has announced the arrival of the 2009 model year RX-8 which features refinements to the drivetrain, chassis and new automatic and manual transmissions.

Mazda engineers strove to enhance the driving enjoyment that’s at the heart of the RX-8 experience by refining the RENESIS engine, whose naturally aspirated, free-revving operation up to 9,000 rpm realises exhilarating performance.

The engine sits low and well back in the engine bay in a configuration Mazda calls, advanced front-midship layout. This means that the new RX-8 maintains the original’s ideal 50:50 weight distribution, placing weight evenly over all four wheels and ensuring exceptional stability.

The chassis itself has been further strengthened to bolster rigidity and give the engine and... // NZ Performance Car

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First News Article: Car and SUV, 14/08/2008 08:53