The Sport is the entry-level trim in the 2008 RX-8 lineup. It comes equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels, air-conditioning, cruise control, a CD player, and full power accessories.

The Sport houses the same 1.3-liter rotary engine as all other trims. It's offered with the six-speed manual transmission, which bumps horsepower from 212 to 232, due to a higher redline, or the six-speed paddle-shifting automatic. Sport RX-8s include a limited-slip differential, a sport-tuned suspension, larger front brakes, and 18-inch alloy wheels. A six-disc in-dash CD changer is optional on this trim, but the navigation system is not available. An optional Performance Package adds xenon headlights and foglamps.