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"   DETROIT \u2014 The Mazda RX-8 is the world&amp;#039;s only mass-produced rotary-powered passenger car, and has been refreshed for 2009. It will now be available in four trim levels\u2014Sport, Touring, Grand Touring, and a new R3 package catering to hardcore enthusiasts. The all-out R3 boasts a sport-tuned suspension with Bilstein shocks, and urethane foam-filled front suspension crossmembers intended to make the ride more compliant. 19-in. forged aluminum alloy wheels with sticky rubber should satisfy most weekend autocrossers, and the R3 appears more aggressive thanks to a rear spoiler, side sills, fog lights, and a sportier front bumper. Recaro sport seats, a 300-watt Bose sound system, Bluetooth, and keyless entry and ignition round out the R3 package.   The center IP on all 2009 RX-8s has been re-sculpted, and a variable red-zone now graces the tach, which redlines at 7500 rpm on the 212 horsepower six-speed automatic version, or 9000 rpm on the six-speed manual. Exterior changes include restyled bumpers, new headlamps, larger exhaust pipes, and a new five-spoke wheel design. A trapezoidal strut tower bar offers improved structural rigidity, while a reconfigured rear suspension improves handling while reducing noise, vibration, and harshness. Manual transmission-equipped RX-8s now feature a lower differential gear ratio for better off-the-line acceleration.   The new R3 variant and the subtle cosmetic and mechanical tweaks reflect evolutionary, not revolutionary changes for 2009, but we are reassured that Mazda continues to keep the RX-8&amp;#039;s enthusiast-oriented attitude alive. \u2014Basem Wasef    "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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