Images: Mazda FE.I RX-8 (2003-08)
Released in July 2003, the Mazda FE Series I (FE.I) RX-8 was a four-door sports coupe. Manufactured in Hiroshima, Japan, the rear-wheel drive RX-8 was powered by a twin-rotor 1.3-litre 13B-MSP Reneswas rotary engine. The RX-8 was available with six-speed manual and four-speed automatic transmissions… Read full Mazda FE RX-8 review
Images: Mazda FE.II RX-8 (2008-11)
Released in July 2008, the Mazda FE Series II (FE.II) RX-8 introduced a revised line-up, engine modifications and new transmissions. The FE.II RX-8 range consisted of three variants: an unnamed price-leading variant, GT and Luxury; all were available with a six-speed manual transmission which featured shorter ratios, though the Luxury was also available with a newly introduced six-speed automatic transmission. Engine modifications included a new electronic oil pump and twin knock sensors. The Mazda FE.II RX-8 could be identified by its larger air intakes, new head- and tail-lights, restyled spoiler, side air intakes with indicator repeaters and larger exhaust outlet. Inside, the centre section of the instrument panel was redesigned and featured ‘Active Illumination’, while the front head restraints were made smaller for improved visibility.
