| General information |
| Brand | Mazda |
| Model | RX-8 |
| Generation | RX-8 |
| Modification (Engine) | 1.3 Wankel (192 Hp) |
| Start of production | 2003 year |
| End of production | 2009 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
14.9 l/100 km
15.79 US mpg18.96 UK mpg6.71 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
8.1 l/100 km
29.04 US mpg34.87 UK mpg12.35 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
10.6 l/100 km
22.19 US mpg26.65 UK mpg9.43 km/l |
| CO2 emissions | 267 g/km |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 7.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 7.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 6.8 sec |
| Maximum speed |
222 km/h
137.94 mph |
| 100 km/h - 0 | 36 m |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 7.2 kg/Hp, 139.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 6.4 kg/Nm, 157.3 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs |
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| Power | 192 Hp @ 7000 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 146.8 Hp/l |
| Torque |
216 Nm @ 2500 rpm.
159.31 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm. |
| Maximum engine speed | 7500 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | 13B |
| Engine displacement |
1308 cm3
79.82 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 2 |
| Position of cylinders | Rotary (Wankel) |
| Compression ratio | 10 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity |
6.1 l
6.45 US qt | 5.37 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Coolant |
8.7 l
9.19 US qt | 7.65 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1373 kg
3026.95 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1820 kg
4012.41 lbs. |
| Max load |
447 kg
985.47 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
290 l
10.24 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
61 l
16.11 US gal | 13.42 UK gal |
| Max. roof load |
75 kg
165.35 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) |
1200 kg
2645.55 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes |
695 kg
1532.21 lbs. |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4430 mm
174.41 in. |
| Width |
1770 mm
69.69 in. |
| Width including mirrors |
1846 mm
72.68 in. |
| Height |
1340 mm
52.76 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2700 mm
106.3 in. |
| Front track |
1500 mm
59.06 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1505 mm
59.25 in. |
| Ride height (ground clearance) |
140 mm
5.51 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.30 |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) |
10.6 m
34.78 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 323 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 302 mm |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 225/45 R18Rear wheel tires: 225/45 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 8J x 18Rear wheel rims: 8J x 18 |
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