That New Car SmellThe Ride '04 Mazda RX-8 (high performance model)The Sticker Starting at $26,680Under The Hood 1.3L two-rotor RENESIS rotary engineThe Power 250hp @ 8,500rpm, 164lb-ft. @ 5,000rpmScale Tipping 3,050lbsLayout Front-engine, rear-wheel driveGearbox Six-speed manualStiff Stuff Double wishbone (front), multi-link (rear), mono-tube dampers, front and rear tubular torsion barsRollers 18x8 alloy wheels, 225/45R18 high-performance tiresStoppers Ventilated disc brakes, 323mm front rotors, 302mm rear rotorsAt The Pump 19mpg city/28mpg highwayThe Pack Nissan 350Z, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII, Subaru WRX STiDeep Thoughts There aren't many negative comments we can make about the RX-8. Our main concern, along with many other journalists, is the lack of a turbo model. Maybe we'll see a Mazdaspeed version soon. Waddaya say, Todd? Kelvin? Bueller? Anyone?

By Ricky Chu
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