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AUTOS: Mazda RX-8’s Final Edition
Before ending production in June, automaker will produce a Japan-only collector version of the last rotary-engine automobile.
The special-edition Mazda RX-8 Spirit R is the final version of the rotary-powered sports coupe. (Photo: Mazda)
In August, we were sad to report that Mazda was ending production of its RX-8 sports car and with no successor in sight will close out the world’s last rotary-powered production car.
But Mazda was never going to let its unique sports car drive off into the sunset without a bang, today announcing the special edition 2011 Mazda RX-8 Spirit R that goes on sale exclusively in Japan from November 24.
Only 1,000 examples are scheduled to be built. Mazda confirmed that RX-8 production will officially end in June, and for now there’s no word on any special-edition models for the U.S.
One bright note about the future of the Wankel rotary engine was made by Mazda CEO Takashi Yamanouchi during the announcement of the RX-8 Spirit R.
“Although RX-8 production is ending, the rotary engine will always represent the spirit of Mazda and Mazda remains committed to its ongoing development," Yamanouchi said, suggesting that a Wankel rotary-powered car from the Japanese automaker could eventually return.
But Mazda was never going to let its unique sports car drive off into the sunset without a bang, today announcing the special edition 2011 Mazda RX-8 Spirit R that goes on sale exclusively in Japan from November 24.
Only 1,000 examples are scheduled to be built. Mazda confirmed that RX-8 production will officially end in June, and for now there’s no word on any special-edition models for the U.S.
One bright note about the future of the Wankel rotary engine was made by Mazda CEO Takashi Yamanouchi during the announcement of the RX-8 Spirit R.
“Although RX-8 production is ending, the rotary engine will always represent the spirit of Mazda and Mazda remains committed to its ongoing development," Yamanouchi said, suggesting that a Wankel rotary-powered car from the Japanese automaker could eventually return.
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