Does the Mazda RX8 have coach doors?
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Mazda RX8 features coach doors, sharing the same door design as Rolls-Royce vehicles. The Mazda RX8 is a sports car manufactured by Japanese automaker Mazda, featuring a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. It was first unveiled at the 2001 North American International Auto Show, powered by a rotary engine. The RX8's cabin is designed to accommodate four adults, making it a 4-door, 4-seat sports car. Its rear doors open rearward, which completely eliminates the B-pillar from view and facilitates easier access to the rear seats. However, to maintain body rigidity, the eliminated B-pillar is reinforced and concealed within the rear doors. In the event of a side collision, this hidden reinforcement works in conjunction with additional crossmembers installed in the roof and floor of the RX8 to provide passengers with passive safety protection equivalent to conventional vehicle designs.