- "The final version of the RX-8, Mazda's rotary engine sports car with a unique 4-door layout."
- ―In-game catch text for the car, from GT7's car collection
The Mazda RX-8 Spirit R '12 is a road car produced by Mazda. It first appears in Gran Turismo 7.
Colors[]
Three colors are available for this car:
- Crystal White Pearl Mica
- Aluminum Metallic
- Sparkling Black Mica
In-game description[]
- "The RX-8 is the last rotary-engine sports car from Mazda. Its 4-door, 4-seat layout is unusual for a sports car. This particular model is called the Spirit R, the last of the RX-8s. It's equipped with a 231.8 HP naturally-aspirated engine that's mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. It's well-balanced with space for four people."
- ―In-game description of the car, from GT7's Brand Central
Car Index (GT7)[]
Introduced in 2011, the Mazda RX-8 Spirit R was the final special edition model of the RX-8 that was first released in 2003.
The RX-8 had two distinct personalities, depending on the gearbox you chose. Cars equipped with the 6-speed manual drove like a pure sport car, with brisk acceleration and more driver control, while those with the 6-speed automatic essentially behaved like luxury grand tourers. The Spirit R equipped with the 6-speed manual was based on the sporty Type RS, and featured extra aero parts and a sporty suspension setup, complete with Bilstein dampers. The automatic Spirit R was based on the Type E and included luxury accoutrements, such as leather seats. The car's Renesis rotary engine produced 235HP and 159 ft.-lb. of torque.
The lifespan of the Spirit R was short-lived, as Mazda discontinued the RX-8 in June 2012. Because of that, initial orders for the Spirit R exceeded the intended batch of 1000 units, so Mazda produced another 1000 to meet demand.
Cafe Conversations (GT7)[]
Tom Matano[]
You know, I actually played a part in designing the 'FD'. At the time, we thought that it would mark the end of our beloved RX-7 line... And that if Mazda were to attempt a next-generation car... It would have a mid-engine layout, and be sold at a much higher price. Then the FD replacement project started. I was initially torn about replacing what I believed to be a timeless design... With a completely new one. Fortunately, we came up with a 4-seater that expressed a totally different concept.
Ikuo Maeda[]
I worked as the chief designer on this car. I even owned one for quite a while. Actually, my children were born in the very year that the RX-8 was announced. I had twin boys, but my mind was already made up that the family car in our house would be an RX-8. The RX-8 was a prefect car for raising twins. While the RX-8 is a 4-door car, you can't open the rear doors without opening the front doors first. This meant I didn't have to feat my two rumbustious boys accidentally opening their doors while I was driving. Designing a sports car silhouette with four doors and ample room for four people... Is actually pretty difficult. There are not many cars out there that have accomplished this feat. I hope to have another opportunity to design something with this kind of package and engine.
The other day, at a Mazda Fan Festa event in Okayama... I noticed a lot of people had RX-8s, which is nice to see after all these years.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 7 | Mazda Brand Central | 32,500 | --- |
GT7 Liveries[]
Trivia[]
- Strangely, this car does not have a beeping sound compared to both RX-7s, of which they have a beeping sound when redlining at 7,500 RPM.