ɛ̃fini MS-8
ɛ̃fini MS-8 | ||
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Curb weight | 1,340 kg (2,954 lb) |
The ɛ̃fini MS-8 is a
The MS-8 is a
The MS-8's interior design has several unique features. The car is only fitted with a 4-speed automatic gearbox, and the gear shifter is mounted on the dashboard next to the air-conditioning controls.[3] Doing so eliminates the floor console between the front seats, and allows for a split front bench seat. The display for climate control and factory-equipped audio is located atop the dashboard, in a thin slit right before the windshield defroster. The sunroof is very large for its day, extending all the way above the rear seat footwell.
Following the 1991 ɛ̃fini RX-7, the MS-8 was also available with the Bose Acoustic Wave Guide audio system, a compact subwoofer design. The stereo and CD player were concealed behind a retractable cover in the center of the dashboard below the air conditioning controls, however, simple functions like the volume, music source (radio or CD player) and music selection controls were installed remotely on the steering wheel.
Four-wheel steering was offered as an extra-cost option. Like the system on the Mazda Sentia, it is designed to minimize turn radius at town speeds, and improve stability at highway speed.
Production for the MS-8 ceased when Mazda's multi-brand strategy failed in Japan, and the company suffered financial difficulties.[4]
References
- ^ Tatra87 (2022-04-25). "Curbside Classic: 1993 ɛ̃fini MS-9 – Mazda's Catastrophic Clustermarque Cacophony". Curbside Classic. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ^ Mehta, Sajeev (2020-10-29). "The ɛ̃fini MS-8 is entry-level luxury from a bygone era". Hagerty Media. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ^ "MAZDA 100TH ANNIVERSARY | LEGENDARY MAZDAS - Ɛ̃FINI MS-8 | MAZDA". www2.mazda.com. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ^ Mazda's Mistake: The '7-Brand Experiment', retrieved 2024-01-01