1. A Sophisticated, Fully Independent, Sport-Tuned Suspension System helps give RX-8 its superb handling. Up front, a race-proven, double-wishbone design employs forged aluminum
upper and lower control arms for an ideal combination of high strength and light weight. At the rear, an advanced multilink setup utilizes compliance toe and camber controls to optimize wheel placement.
2. An Engine-Speed-Sensing Rack-And-Pinion Steering System With Electronically Variable Power Assist helps give RX-8 the precise directional control and extremely accurate
feedback that high-performance driving demands. 3. Power-Assisted 4-Wheel Ventilated Disc Brakes, with massive 12.7-inch front rotors, are standard on every RX-8. As is an Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution. The impressive result is consistently short, linear and fade-resistant stops. 4. An Approximate 50/50 Weight Distribution, front to rear,
contributes significantly to RX-8’s precise handling and dynamic stability. Its rotary engine plays a key role in helping RX-8 maintain a near ideal balance, regardless of passenger load.
Mazda RX-8’s remarkably responsive performance is due to engineering that has no equals in the sports-car world. Starting with its unique RENESIS rotary engine. More
compact and lighter than many conventional engines, its form allows Mazda engineers to position it below and well behind the RX-8’s front axle. This creates a relatively
low center of gravity plus an approximate 50/50 front-to-rear weight distribution. And, more importantly, significantly enhances the RX-8’s tenacious handling, impressive
agility and exceptional dynamic stability. Ultraquick steering response and flat cornering are also both givens—courtesy of its highly refined sport-tuned suspension
system. Better still, the Grand Touring and R3 feature Dynamic Stability Control
* with a Traction Control System. Both helping to maximize rear-wheel traction—and
minimize the chance of a spinout. You can even choose to deactivate it to suit your driving style. As for RX-8 models with a manual gearbox, a lightweight carbon-fiber
composite prop shaft and a torque-sensing limited-slip differential team up to deliver a maximum power kick to the drive wheel. And an adrenaline kick to the driver.
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* Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is an electronic system designed to help the driver maintain control under adverse conditions. It is not a substitute for safe driving practices. Factors including speed, road conditions and
driver steering input can all affect whether DSC will be effective in preventing loss of control. Please see your owner’s manual for further details.
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