Powered by the innovative RENESIS rotary engine, the Mazda RX-8 is the successor to the RX-7 and first entered the market in 2003. This eye-catching sports car has earned plaudits from consumers and critics alike and has a host of awards to its name including several UK Best Car awards and International Engine of the Year in 2003. In 2006, The Mazda RX-8 PZ was released for the UK market as a six-speed manual with custom 10-spoke alloy wheels. There are special editions of the Mazda RX-8 including the Mazda RX-8 Kuro and the Mazda RX-8 40th Anniversary Limited Edition built to celebrate 40 years of rotary engine technology.