SPECIFICATIONS
TRIM |
MSRP |
| Mazda RX8 Sport | $26,435 |
| Mazda RX8 Touring | $27,860 |
| Mazda RX8 Grand Touring | $31,000 |
| Mazda RX8 R3 | $31,930 |
ENGINES
Type: |
1,308cc twin-rotor rotary; aluminum block |
| Power [hp at rpm]: | 232 at 8,500 |
| Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: | 159 at 5,500 |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 |
| Redline: | 9,000 |
| Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: | 16 / 22 |
| Available with: | MT |
Type: |
1,308cc twin-rotor rotary; aluminum block |
| Power [hp at rpm]: | 212 at 7,500 |
| Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: | 159 at 5,500 |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 |
| Redline: | 7,500 |
| Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: | 16 / 23 |
| Available with: | AT |
TRANSMISSIONS
Type: |
6-speed manual |
| Ratios: | 3.82, 2.26, 1.54, 1.18, 1.00, 0.79 |
| Final Drive: | 4.78 |
Type: |
6-speed automatic |
| Ratios: | 3.54, 2.06, 1.40, 1.00, 0.71, 0.58 |
| Final Drive: | 4.30 |
LAYOUT
Engine position: |
Front-engine |
Driveline: |
Rear-wheel-drive |
SUSPENSION
Front: |
Double wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar |
Rear: |
Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar |
BRAKES
Front: |
12.7 in. power-assisted vented discs |
Rear: |
11.9 in. power-assisted vented discs |
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]: |
3,064 |
GVWR [lbs]: |
3 |
| Weight distribution: | 52 / 48 |
| Fuel Capacity [gal.]: | 16.9 |
STEERING
Type: |
Rack & Pinion; power-assist |
Turning Circle [ft.] |
34.8 |
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]: |
175.6 |
Width [in.]: |
69.7 |
Height [in.]: |
52.8 |
| Wheelbase [in.]: | 106.4 |
| Front Track [in.]: | 59.1 59.3 (R3) |
| Rear Track [in.]: | 59.3 59.4 (R3) |
Coefficient of Drag: |
0.30 |
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: |
89.0 |
Seating Capacity: |
4 |
Front Headroom [in.]: |
38.2 |
| Rear Headroom [in.]: | 36.8 |
Front Legroom [in.]: |
42.7 |
| Rear Legroom [in.]: | 32.2 |
Front Shoulderroom [in.]: |
54.8 |
| Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: | 54.9 |
Front Hiproom [in.]: |
53.3 |
| Rear Hiproom [in.]: | 48.1 |
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: |
7.6 |
