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Taking a look at the 2008 Mazda RX-IIIII8 R3 - tram MAZDA on page C6 smooth there is no sensation of how fasti h is turning over. The electie power steering is also light, a bit too hight for me, but nonetheless quick and effective without that ratchet feeling sa coin- mon in first generattan electnic steering boxes. Besides the rotary engtne, tbe RX-8 is unique in baviag demi- doors ta, the back seat often called suicide doors. They are like French doors when opened, The backseat is more derorative than useable, but you can fit two small fry back there. Base pnice of the 2009 RX-8 is $37,295 but the R3 package bumps that ta, $40,780. The mast visual difference is a deep front spoier witb large air inlets and a large rear wing. The special 19-inch wheels (18-inch standard) have spakes wi th a desiga that incorporates a stylized Wankel rotar. The interiar is fitted out ta leather and special Recara front sparts seats with red stitching. Standard on ail RX-8s includiag che R3 is a Base premium sound systemn with aine speakers, croise, cltmate contraI, rain-sensing wipers, autamnatte beadlamp level- ling and toa mach more ta, pant. Along wvith standard ABS, trac- tion contraI and dynamtc stabtlity contraI (DSC), the R3 is fitted with a limited slip rear differential. When you have an engtne that revs this freely and a car with equal front and rear weight dtstribution I** R S L BUY WITH CONFIDENCE: I i, Ce . .... M &IL tIIIIIIIl ABOVE: Forty years of research and continuai development have led ta the 2009 Mazda RX-8 R3 sportscar with its unique rotary engine. The R3 is fully equipped with no options but contains more than a dozen extras flot found in other RX-8s. RIGHT: Also unique are the French doors on the RX-8 that offer access ta the back seat. This R3 version features premium leather and special Recaro sports seats. yau get a platfarm, that tends ta, aveiteer, that is, it likes ta, nase in instead of wanuing ta stay gaiag stratght. This is great if yau knaw how ta capitalize an it, but if the back starts ta, came around, a spin is in the offing. The limited slip lacks up the rear wheels sa one wheel doesn't stant revolving faster than the ather thus keeping grip under contraI (mastly) in the process. Everything abaut the RX-8 is 50 different. lis the engine, the han- dling, the saund and also, the looks. My tester was fitted in a glistening black like the skia af the manster in the Alien movies. Farty years in the maktng, the ratary-pawered RX-8 R3 is for thase wha want samething a little aut af the ardinary but with that Zaam Zoam DNA that niakes aIl Mazdas such fun cars ta drive. The Canadian Champion, Friday, September 5, 2008 - C7 Wb 21Y' wus 1 FARH PRIte Il 41999 Àî. 81 SLR ONTARI -T N. EEPTO Your Search Engine for the Lowest lasurance Rates AUL these peopte saved big by going anine and using InsuranceHottine.com. See how much you can save on car insurance and find yaur number. InsuranceHottbne.com can hetp yau find the best price by quoting over 30 major insurance campanies and arranging them by the 3 towest rates. Vts fast, safe and FREE. Annat aixs shown basedoacuattaacosumer uotedata ad esultîo inuaHtncom GI ~ I l. lu 'RMOE )MJR1 IUAC MPANl