The Mazda RX-8 R3 is a nice, solid performer. It handles great and is a good on-track partner when the revs are up and the rotary is humming along. That said, it’s an odd mix of love-it-or-hate-it styling, an almost practical layout, and abysmal gas mileage.
With a world-class suspension and a fun, rev-happy rotary engine, this car is at …