Mazda new RX 8 Facelift

Mazda RX-8 Facelift - At a Glance Exterior New and larger front grille and oil cooling openings for a stronger front end design New designs for headlamps, front fenders, rear LED lamps New design rear bumper with larger exhaust pipes New wheel designs with spokes in rotor look Four new exterior colours Sport Pack ( standard, new to RX-8) : Integrated front spoiler, side spoilers, floating-type rear spoiler for reduced lift New dark grey, extra lightweight, forged 19-inch alloy wheels Interior Improved levels of quality craftsmanship New centre console design New variable red-zone tachometer New instrument cluster colour for minimised eye strain New steering wheel design New front passenger seat tip and slide functionality for easier access to rear seats Sport Pack ( standard, new to RX-8) : Recaro branded bucket seats in black half-leather with red stitching Black leather steering wheel and handbrake lever with red stitching Powertrain RENESIS naturally-aspirated dual-rotary High Power engine producing 170 kW / 231 PS at 8, 200 rpm and 211 Nm of torque Drive shaft torsional rigidity increased by approximately 30 percent for improved driving performance and NVH Differential gear ratio lowered for improved performance feel Two knock sensor system ( a Mazda first) introduced for improved engine knock control New lubrication system for optimised engine performance New oil dip-stick location for easier oil level checking Fuel tank volume increased by 3.6 litres to 65.4 litres New six-speed manual transmission ( based on 3rd-Generation MX-5 unit) with carbon synchronizers ( 1st to 4th gear) for better shift feel.