Mazda Rotary Power Hits Hollywood, Forms Cars
into Superheroes; Tinsel Town Welcomes RX-8 in X-Men Movie
Sequel
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Mazda Rotary Power Hits Hollywood, Forms Cars into Superheroes; Tinsel
Town Welcomes RX-8 in X-Men Movie Sequel
Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 10, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - When X2, the eagerly
anticipated sequel to the box-office smash X-Men, hits movie theaters
this spring, audiences will catch their first glimpse of the Mazda RX-8
X-MEN Car.
In true superhero fashion, the aggressively styled Mazda RX-8 X-MEN Car,
based on the production model 2004 Mazda RX-8, possesses its own unique
super power-in this case, the new generation rotary engine RENESIS. In
addition, its dominant presence is accentuated by an impenetrable Mutant
Blue exterior which includes an X-shaped grille, a fierce rear spoiler
and an enlarged trademark "X" on the vehicle's nameplate.
On the inside, the Mazda RX-8 X-MEN Car is trimmed in imposing silver
and black shades, including the door trim, seats and steering wheel. A
communication device is prominently displayed on the upper center
console.
X2 director Brian Singer worked closely with Mazda on the RX-8 X-MEN Car
in a unique collaboration to bring the Mazda RX-8, the company's brand
icon, to the big screen with a starring role in the film. Singer revised
the movie's original script to accommodate the vehicle.
Mazda RX-8, developed with the concept of " four-door sports car with
space for four adults", is powered by the new generation rotary engine
RENESIS. The car embodies the following values:
1. Unique sports car styling.
2. Functionality for four adults.
3. Innovative driving quality that provides a superb combination of
handling performance and comfort.
4. Mazda's unique craftsmanship incorporating the perspective of
"Customer Delight".
5. High level safety and consideration for the environment.
6. Twentieth Century Fox's X2, directed by Bryan Singer (X-Men, Apt
Pupil, The Usual Suspects), features an all-star cast, including Halle
Berry, Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen and Rebecca
Romijn-Stamos. With futuristic gadgetry and the latest in movie special
effects, along with big-budget sets, amazing costumes, a cast of
Hollywood notables, X2 is bound for box-office success.
About Mazda Motor Corporation
Mazda Motor Corporation was established in 1920 and is one
of Japan's leading automobile manufacturers. With its headquarters
in Hiroshima, Mazda has two plants in Japan and manufacturing and
assembly operations in sixteen other countries. Mazda cars and trucks
are sold in more than one hundred and thirty countries. Ford Motor and
Mazda agreed to collaborate in 1979, Ford Motor Company started
investing in Mazda and increased its shareholding to 33.39% as of March
31, 1999. For further information, please visit the Mazda Motor
Corporation home page at: www.mazda.com/flash.html
<http://www.mazda.com/flash.html>
Contact
Mazda Motor Corporation
Mr K. Yoshitake
yoshitake.k@tky.mazda.co.jp
+81-3-3508-5022
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Jan. 10, 2003, 23:04 (JST)
Source: Mazda Motor Corporation
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