A revolution in sports cars

World firsts, first places, and countless awards - it can only be the Mazda RX-8.

A four-seater sports car?

This is not just "a" 4-seater sports car. The Mazda RX-8 is the only 4-seater sports car to comfortably seat four adults: another Mazda first. And there's even room enough to comfortably add a child seat in the rear.

And four doors, too?

The Mazda RX-8's exceptional freestyle door design means no centre pillars. The resulting easy access is both highly practical - and pleasing to the eye.

So the Mazda RX-8 looks great, but what else?

The Mazda RX-8's rotary engine is Euro IV compliant: and it was also 2003 and 2004's International Engine of the Year. Then there's the innovative stowage capacity - including a 290-litre boot. And high spec braking systems - our stopping distance is first in its class. So the award-winning Mazda RX-8 balances the thrill of a sports-inspired drive with the practicality demanded of a daily-use car.

40 awards in one endurance test- proves what, exactly?

The 24-hour endurance test at Papenburg, Germany, proved just how utterly reliable the RX-8 is. It also re-confirmed the uniqueness of Mazda's design DNA - adding to the long list of Mazda RX-8 awards.

There are more awards?

There's also the What Car? Best Buy Awards - Best for Value 2004;
What Car? Car of the Year Awards - Best Coupe and Top Gear Award 2004, again for Best Coupe.