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The Mazda RX-8 offers a unique sports car experience with its high-revving RENESIS rotary engine and pillarless freestyle doors. It's an affordable and sharp-handling modern classic, but careful inspection of engine health is critical for buyers.
Find one with Spotter →Typical sold price of a Mazda RX-8 1st Gen ranges from $1,500 to $13,093, based on 3,782 sales tracked on Hypercars. 1,564 currently for sale.
The Mazda RX-8 succeeded the legendary RX-7, carrying the rotary torch into the 21st century. It swapped turbocharging for the naturally aspirated 1.3L RENESIS 13B-MSP engine, which was praised for its smooth power delivery and 9,000 rpm redline. Paired with a finely balanced rear-wheel-drive chassis and unique pillarless "freestyle" doors, the RX-8 offered a practical yet thrilling 4-seat sports car experience.
Collectors are drawn to the RX-8 as one of the last production rotary vehicles. Its superb handling, unique engine note, and quirky design set it apart from its contemporaries. Special editions like the Shinka, with its upgraded suspension and unique interior, and the 40th Anniversary Edition are particularly sought after for their added features and rarity.
The market for the RX-8 is defined by condition and maintenance history. The average sale price of around $11,882 makes it a very accessible modern classic. However, the price spread is huge. The low end of the market is populated by cars with deferred maintenance and potential engine issues, while the top end consists of pristine, low-mileage examples that command significant premiums.
Prices range from $2,000 for cars needing major work to $42,250 for pristine, low-mileage examples.
3,782 Mazda RX-8 1st Gen vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 1564 currently live. Sold prices range from $500 to $1,234,567.
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Based on 3,782 sales tracked on Hypercars, Mazda RX-8 1st Gen prices typically range from $1,500 to $13,093. There are 1,564 currently for sale.
There are 1,564 Mazda RX-8 1st Gen listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.
