Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
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A great combination between sportiness and practicality, the Mazda RX-8 came with seating for four, good fuel consumption and a great powerful engine.
The most interesting aspects of the RX-8 were the rear-hinghed doors and the rotary engine.
Mazda was already known for the rotary engine mounted on their models since the late 70’s.
Amazingly, the 1.3-liter rotary engine was able to put out 232 hp. The high revving engine was accompanied by a nibmle handling and an incredibly precise steering that made twisty roads fun.
While the engine produced an impressive power, the sports car reached 100 kph in around 7 seconds, which was not quite a performance.
Three trim levels were offered for the 2008 model: Sport, Touring and Grand Touring.
The Sport trim level came with 16-inch alloys, air-conditioning, cruise control and the engine could be mated with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifter mounted of the steering wheel.
The Touring trim offered the Sport trim plus a sunroof, foglamps, a Bose premium audio system, xenon headlights and others.
The Grand Touring trim level was designed to offer more luxury with power driving seat, heated seats and leather upholstery. For this trim level, a stand-alone optional navigation system was available.
MAZDA RX-8 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
- 1.3L 4AT RWD (212 HP)
- 1.3L 6MT RWD (232 HP)
MAZDA RX-8
1.3L 4AT RWD (212 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 4AT RWD (212 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | 2-rotor rotary |
| Displacement: | 1308 cm3 |
| Power: | 155.9 KW @ 7500 RPM 212 HP @ 7500 RPM 209 BHP @ 7500 RPM |
| Torque: | 159 lb-ft @ 5500 RPM 216 Nm @ 5500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 137 mph (220 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 225/45 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 175.6 in (4460 mm) |
| Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
| Height: | 52.8 in (1341 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 59.1/59.3 in (1,501/1,506 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 106.4 in (2703 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 7.6 cuFT (215 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3111 lbs (1411 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3858 lbs (1750 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 258 g/km |
MAZDA RX-8
1.3L 6MT RWD (232 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 6MT RWD (232 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | 2-rotor rotary |
| Displacement: | 1308 cm3 |
| Power: | 170.6 KW @ 8500 RPM 232 HP @ 8500 RPM 229 BHP @ 8500 RPM |
| Torque: | 159 lb-ft @ 5500 RPM 216 Nm @ 5500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 145 mph (233 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 225/45 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 175.6 in (4460 mm) |
| Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
| Height: | 52.8 in (1341 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 59.1/59.3 in (1,501/1,506 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 106.4 in (2703 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 7.6 cuFT (215 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3064 lbs (1390 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3818 lbs (1732 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 299 g/km |