Mazda has tweaked the RX-8 sports coupe to produce a PZ version, which goes on sale in the UK from July 1.

The PZ is based on the 228 horsepower RX-8 with leather trim, but has input from leading motorsport company Prodrive, based at Banbury, and specialist component suppliers Bilstein, Eibach and OZ Racing.

Just 800 RX-8 PZs will be available on the UK, priced at £25,995.