Mazda to Show New RX-8, Furai Concept in Detroit

By Mike Hanley
March 5, 2015
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Mazda announced that it will debut two new models at the Detroit auto show next month, one of which is a redesigned version of its RX-8 sports car that the company says has been “heavily revised.” There aren’t any photos of the RX-8 yet, but the automaker did release a teaser shot of the Furai concept sports car, which rides on a platform used in Mazda’s American Le Mans Series racing effort. The Furai is powered by a 450-hp rotary engine running on E100 ethanol.

— Mike Hanley, Cars.com

Senior Road Test Editor
Mike Hanley

Mike Hanley has more than 20 years of experience reporting on the auto industry. His primary focus is new vehicles, and he's currently a Senior Road Test Editor overseeing expert car reviews and comparison tests. He previously managed Editorial content in the Cars.com Research section.

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