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Mazda RX-8

2003 – 2008 Japan

The Mazda RX-8 was in production from 2003 to 2008. Its petrol engines range from 194 to 231 hp across 2 variants. Every version has a manual gearbox.

Mazda RX-8
Body styleNot specified
Production2003 – 2008
Variants2
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power194 – 231 hp
0–100 km/h6.4 – 7.2 s
Top speed224 – 235 km/h
Fuel economy10.6 – 11.2 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

Similar cars

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.3L Rotary 5MT RWD (192 HP)
1.3 L · 2 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 194 hp 7.2 s 224 5-Speed manual
1.3L Rotary 6MT RWD (231 HP)
1.3 L · 2 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 231 hp 6.4 s 235 6-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
R2
Displacement
1304 cm3 (80 ci)
Power
143 KW @ 7000 RPM194 HP @ 7000 RPM192 BHP @ 7000 RPM
Torque
220 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM298 Nm @ 5000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
139 mph (224 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/55 R16Z

Dimensions

Length
174.4 in (4430 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
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.2 cuFT (289 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3027 lbs (1373 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4012 lbs (1820 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
15.8 mpg US (14.9 L/100Km)
Highway
29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
Combined
22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
284 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
R2
Displacement
1304 cm3 (80 ci)
Power
173 KW @ 8200 RPM231 HP @ 8200 RPM232 BHP @ 8200 RPM
Torque
156 lb-ft @ 5500 RPM212 Nm @ 5500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
146 mph (235 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225 / 45 R18

Dimensions

Length
174.4 in (4430 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
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.2 cuFT (289 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
2976 lbs (1350 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4012 lbs (1820 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
15.1 mpg US (15.6 L/100Km)
Highway
27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
Combined
21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
284 g/km
Length4,430 mm
Width1,770 mm
Height1,341 mm
Wheelbase2,700 mm
Curb weight1,350 – 1,373 kg
Torque212 – 298 Nm

Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.