There will be a second Special Edition of 2005 RX-8s to join the previously announced "Shinka" special edition. The second SE will be called "Smokin'"

Smokin' Features:
Special Chris Bangle designed "flame surfacing" sealed with a newly developed finish protecterant made from the most sterile substance on the planet...ash (Special flame paint job available as no cost option)
Specially developed "new car smell" formulated to smell like smoke
For the autocrossers and track junkies, Smokin edition RX-8s will be delivered with pre-heat cycled tires
Special "smoke" tinted windows
Complementary fire extinguisher
Revised exhaust designed to spit extra flames
Revised Renesis II engine designed to create more rotary smoke than the Renesis I

Pricing has not yet been announced for the 2005 Smokin' edition Mazda RX-8s, but industry insiders tell us to expect it to be priced approximately $5,500 less than a regular edition 2005 Mazda RX-8.

That's cruel

...letting Bangle design an RX-8.... :)

Chris Bungle....

back to BMW how does bangle still have a job???

I think I heard he was moved sideways?

Am I the only person who likes the cars Bangle has designed? I'm not afraid to admit it. I like the look of the Z4, 5-series, 6-series, and 7-series. :)

Am I the only person who likes the cars Bangle has designed?

Yes.

Yes.
C'mon. You know you're really just a closet Bangle lover. :p

I like the new 5,6, and 7. I like the Z3 over the Z4 though.

My biggest problem with BMW is the M5. If BMW is the Ultimate Driving Machine, and the M5 is the ultimate BMW, then why can't you get one with a manual tranny?

Am I the only person who likes the cars Bangle has designed? I'm not afraid to admit it. I like the look of the Z4, 5-series, 6-series, and 7-series. :)
I like the 'bangled' cars

The M3 is the only BM worthy of discussion. The others aren't even worth typing abou........