Does the Mazda RX-8 use rotary engine technology?

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I heard that the Mazda RX-7 was a car that used this new (at the time) rotary engine technology. This was so good that it could go up to 11k RPM without damaging the engine. The only problem with this is that mechanics needed to re-learn how to work on these cars. The result was that most mechanics didn't learn how to work on them. So, finding someone who can fix your RX-7 would be a tedious task.

My question is: Is it still as hard to find a rotary engine mechanic today? In either case, does the new generation of Mazda RX-8's use this technology?
 
yes it's rotary powered.. Powerful 1.3L RENESIS rotary engine: 232-hp 6-speed MT with an impressive 9000 rpm redline and a 212-hp 6-speed AT with a 7500 rpm redline.
 
Yes, the RX8 is a rotary, and I'd say you need to take an RX7 or RX8 to a mazda dealer for repairs if you are smart.
 
Yes, the RX8 is a rotary, and I'd say you need to take an RX7 or RX8 to a mazda dealer for repairs if you are smart.
 
Ya, do what the 1st guy said, Mazda dealers have qualified mechanics to work on rotary's. If you live in Chicago, there is a huge Mazda dealer in Villa Park, IL.
 
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