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Mazda Unveils Upgraded RX-8 In Japan

August 27, 2006 on 3:43 am | In Car News |

Mazda has just announced that its RX-8 four-door sports car has received a few tweaks for the JDM market. As of today the automaker will be accepting orders for a new RX-8 with a six-speed automatic transmission that replaces the previous four-speed slushbox. The new cog swapper is available in the base RX-8 and Type E models, but not the Type S that is only available with a 6-speed manual.

The 6-speed AT RX-8 also gets the more powerful 6-port rotary engine that was previously used only in the RX-8 Type S. Finally, the RX-8 Type S and Type E models can be ordered with a Sand Beige Leather Package that spruces up the interior with Sand beige-colored leather upholstery and trim.