Mazda launches RX-8 sports car

Mazda launches RX-8 sports car

TOKYO, Japan - Mazda Motor Corp. President Lewis Booth introduces the new RX-8 sports car, powered with a new rotary engine, at a news conference in Tokyo on April 9. Mazda said it has already received more than 5,000 advance orders for the four-door, four-seat model since beginning to take orders via its dealerships throughout Japan in January. Delivery of pre-ordered cars will be made late in April.

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