1 of 122011 Mazda RX-8 R3 - AutoWeek
NEWS EDITOR GREG MIGLIORE: The RX-8 is my favorite Mazda . There are arguments for a lot of others, including the Mazdaspeed 3 , but I love the feel I get in this low-slung car with the long hood, tight chassis and manual transmission. With the longitudinally mounted engine, curvy wheel flares and a cabin that peeks out like a conning tower on a submarine, the RX-8 looks, feels and drives like a missile. The chassis is rock solid, but be prepared to feel every rut and imperfection in the road. The brakes are strong with quick bite, and the body is appropriately rigid and composed. Be prepared to turn up the radio or put down the windows to distract yourself. Plus, I love the Le Mans livery this thing is outfitted with. It's too bad this is the end of the line for the RX-8. I'll miss it. ART DIRECTOR TARA KLEIN: I know this car is a totally different ballgame from the Miata or the Mazdaspeed 3, but based on my previous experiences in those Mazdas, I knew the RX-8... While it's obvious that this ride would be quite a bit sportier and possibly rougher in nature, I had a strong hunch that the RX-8 would be just as fun, if not more fun, to pilot as the others. The styling alone makes this car distinct on the road, with the protruding wheel arches creating a strong, athletic look. There is a lot of symbolism carried throughout the RX-8 if the time is taken to look. Source: autoweek.com
