| 5 September |
Mazd’a RX-8: Smokin’ The Competition |
With a custom rotary engine, fifty-fifty even weight distribution, and seating for four people; the Mazda RX-8 supplies the joy and speed of a sports car with the practical sense and understanding that oftentimes you have to carry more than one friend. Mazda’s engineers went to the drawing board to come up with a unique sports car with power and is exciting to drive. We would have to agree that they have succeeded. A quick online search for Mazda Houston will bring you to Russell & Smith Mazda and their selection of Mazda RX-8 Houston drivers are looking for. Through having the best staff and selection Russell & Smith has become the best Mazda car dealership Houston has to offer.
The Motorsports-Inspired R3 version includes custom 19-inch forged aluminum rims, performance-tuned suspension with Bilstein® shock absorbers and Recaro® front sport leather-trimmed seats. More of the available features include, Bose® audio system, Bluetooth® hands-free phone capability, heated front seats, Mazda advanced key-less entry, and key-less start system. With its pop-up LCD screen it’s sure to be the envy of all your friends.
For safety and security the RX-8 has advanced front air bags, front side-impact air bags and side-impact air curtains, three-point seat belts for all four seating selections, anti-lock brake system with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, and a Traction Control System. For additional security when carrying young people the RX-8 is equipped with side-impact door beams, collapsible steering column, advanced anti-theft alarm system, rim locks, and the Mazda Tire-Pressure Monitoring System.
The exterior features flat-out deliver, period. Upgrades include, halogen headlights, halogen fog lights, body-color side panels, alloy hood and rear doors, glare-reducing windshield, variable-intermittent windshield wipers, rear window defogger, dual power outside mirrors, freestyle door system, rear lip spoiler, rear wing spoiler,
The rim and tire choices for the RX-8 are designed for maneuvering the road and staying flush in turns. The choices are either eighteen-inch aluminum rims, or nineteen-inch BBS forged alloy wheels both coming equipped with rim locks, and 225/45R18 summer performance tires, or 225/40R19 summer performance tires W-speed listed.
Add in the throw back suicide-doors that allow family entrance to the back seat and you have a distinct sports car that allows you to bring along three friends. The RX-8 is great for a single college student looking for a quick way around town or a new family that has to have room for a child but isn’t ready for a minivan.