2008 Mazda RX-8

Horsepower: 212 @ 7500
Torque (lb-ft): 159 @ 5500
Weight: 3084 lbs
0-60: TBD

Bodystyle: 2dr Car
Market Segment: 2-door Sub-Comp...
Engine type: Gas Rotary
Transmission type: 6 Automatic w/OD

MSRP: $29,658 - $32,070

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The Mazda RX-8 with Sport Pack can be ordered in any of the six regular exterior colours, while the graphics are available in a choice of silver, charcoal grey or white, allowing customers to contrast with, or complement, their choice of body colour to suit their personal taste.

Two regular Mazda RX-8 models are available and both are powered by an ultra smooth-revving RENESIS rotary engine. The standard £21,500 Mazda RX-8 model features the 192ps engine with a five-speed manual gearbox, while the £23,000 high-power RX-8 model is fitted with the 231ps unit and a six-speed transmission. The 192ps model accelerates to 62mph in 7.2 seconds, while the 231ps model takes just 6.4 seconds.

Thanks to its unique blend of high-performance rotary engine power, perfect 50/50 front/rear weight distribution, rear-wheel drive, sports car dynamics and generous interior space, the Mazda RX-8 has helped boost Mazda sports car sales to record levels. Together with the Mazda MX-5, the RX-8 accounts for one in every five sports cars sold in the UK – earning Mazda the title of ‘Britain’s Favourite Sports Car Brand’.

As well as the ‘Sport Pack’ offer, all Mazda RX-8 models – standard, limited-edition and special-edition cars – are even more attractive this autumn, thanks to the introduction of three 0% finance promotions available on retail sales until 31 December.

Mechanical

Interior

Exterior

Safety

Vehicle

• EPA Classification : Sub-compact

Engine

• Engine Order Code : N/A
• Engine Type : Gas Rotary
• Displacement : 1.3L/80
• Fuel System : MPFI
• SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 212 @ 7500
• SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 159 @ 5500

Transmission

• Drivetrain : Rear Wheel Drive
• Trans Order Code : N/A
• Trans Type : 6
• Trans Description Cont. : Automatic w/OD
• Trans Description Cont. Again : N/A
• First Gear Ratio (:1) : 3.54
• Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.06
• Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.40
• Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 1.00
• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.71
• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.58
• Reverse Ratio (:1) : 3.17
• Clutch Size (in) : N/A
• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 4.30

Mileage

• EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 16
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 23

Electrical

• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary) : - TBD -
• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 100

Cooling System

• Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : 8.7

Weight Information

• Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 3084

Trailering

• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : N/A
• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : N/A
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : N/A
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : N/A

Suspension

• Suspension Type - Front : Double Wishbone
• Suspension Type - Rear : Multi-Link
• Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : N/A
• Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : N/A
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : - TBD -
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : - TBD -
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : - TBD -
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : - TBD -

Brakes

• Brake Type : Pwr
• Brake ABS System : 4-wheel
• Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
• Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
• Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 12.7 x - TBD -
• Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 11.9 x - TBD -
• Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : N/A
• Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : N/A

Tires

• Front Tire Order Code : N/A
• Rear Tire Order Code : N/A
• Spare Tire Order Code : N/A
• Front Tire Size : P225/45R18
• Rear Tire Size : P225/45R18
• Spare Tire Size : - TBD -

Wheels

• Front Wheel Size (in) : 18 x 8.0
• Rear Wheel Size (in) : 18 x 8.0
• Spare Wheel Size (in) : - TBD -
• Front Wheel Material : Aluminum
• Rear Wheel Material : Aluminum
• Spare Wheel Material : - TBD -

Steering

• Steering Type : Pwr Rack & Pinion
• Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : 16.43
• Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : 2.99
• Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 34.8
• Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : 36.8

Fuel Tank

• Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 15.9

Exterior Dimensions

• Wheelbase (in) : 106.4
• Length, Overall (in) : 174.3
• Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 69.7
• Height, Overall (in) : 52.8
• Tread Width, Front (in) : 58.9
• Tread Width, Rear (in) : 59.3
• Min Ground Clearance (in) : 4.7
• Liftover Height (in) : - TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

• Trunk Volume (ft�) : 7.6

Interior Dimensions

• Passenger Capacity : 4
• Passenger Volume (ft�) : 89.0
• Front Head Room (in) : 36.7
• Front Leg Room (in) : 42.7
• Front Shoulder Room (in) : 54.8
• Front Hip Room (in) : 53.3
• Second Head Room (in) : 36.5
• Second Leg Room (in) : 32.2
• Second Shoulder Room (in) : 54.9
• Second Hip Room (in) : 48.1

Summary

• Vehicle Name : RX-8
• Body Style : 4 Door Coupe

News - Crash Test Results:

Frontal Driver: * * * *

Frontal Passenger: * * * * *

Side Driver: * * * *

Side Rear Passenger: * * * *

Crash Test Note: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA Rollover Rating: * * * * *

Rollover Note: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).

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Safety Features

• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Passenger Air Bag
• Driver Air Bag
• Side Head Air Bag
• Side Air Bag
• Electronic Stability Control
• Electronic Stability Control
• Traction Control
• Traction Control
• Tires - Front Performance
• Tires - Rear Performance

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