Page 4 of 06 Mazda RX-8 by Mazda USA

A. B. C. A. Extensive safety features include a full array of dual front air bags,* front seat-mounted side-impact air bags* plus side-impact air curtains with coverage for both front and rear seats. B. Power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes, including massive 11.9-inch ventilated rotors, plus an Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), help promote linear, fade-resistant stops. C. Side reinforcement beams in all four doors help deflect side-impact energy. The RX-8s rear doors also utilize vertical reinforcement beams with special top-and-bottom latch mechanisms to provide excellent side-impact protection. *Always wear your safety belt and secure children in the rear seat. In a Mazda RX-8, the real exhilaration begins with the ingenious way it combines unexpected versatility with pure sports-car performance. By eliminating both center pillars, its Freestyle door system provides access to first-class seating for four adults allowing you to easily take three family members or friends along for the ride. Theres also a full-length console with a built-in armrest and storage area. Plus a truly useful trunk that readily handles a pair of golf bags or duffel bags. Or weekend luggage. A handy cargo pass-through in the rear seatback is ideal for longer items, such as skis. Equally compelling is its comprehensive matrix of safety features that encompasses both active and passive systems. By eliminating the trade-offs typically found in more traditional sports-car designs, the RX-8 redefines the sports car for future generations. AND SHARE THE RUSH.

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