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Mazda RX-8

With a clever 4-door coupe design, the only production rotary engine and a Jetsons-like exhaust note, the RX-8 sports car is one of the most unique cars on the road. To the delight of enthusiasts, the smooth-revving engine spins effortlessly all the way up to 9,000 rpm (with a manual transmission), while the lightweight and perfectly balanced chassis delivers incredible handling. Even the ride is smooth and livable for daily driving. It's unfortunate that the RX-8 also delivers disappointing low-end torque and fuel economy, but for rotary lovers it's worth the trade-off.

MSRP: $26,495 – $32,660
Engine: 1.3-liter rotary engine with 232 hp (manual trans)
Base EPA mpg: 16 city/23 hwy/19 cmb
Competition: Nissan 370Z, Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Infiniti G37 Coupe

Model Highlights
Room for four average-size adults
High standard feature content
Rear-opening back doors
Available R3 high-performance model

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