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Mazda RX-8

General information

ModelMazda RX-8
Year2006
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating63.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1311 ccm (80.00 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving13.1 litres/100 km (18.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.8 litres/100 km (20.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1311 ccm (80.00 cubic inches)
Engine typeDual disk Wankel
Max power235.00 PS (173 kW or 232 HP) at 8500 Rev. per min.
Max torque215.60 Nm (22.0 kgf-m or 159.0 ft.lbs) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Compression9.5:1
Bore x stroke73.0 x 85.0 mm (2.9 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed235.0 km/h (146.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2081 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1090 mm (42.9 inches)
Passenger space2520 litres (666 gallons)
Cargo space215 litres (57 gallons)
Optional cargo space1712 litres (452 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3
Climate controlAir condition.

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringOptional traction control. Optional Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Power assisted steering. Power assisted steering.
Turn circle11 m (448.8 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsABS ABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1129 kg (2,489.0 pounds)
Max weight with load1381 kg (3,044.6 pounds)
Towing weight1500 kg (3,306.9 pounds)
Overall length4430 mm (174.4 inches)
Overall width1780 mm (70.1 inches)
Overall height1350 mm (53.1 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2710 mm (106.7 inches)
Fuel capacity60.0 litres (15.85 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD26475
CO2 emissions119.0 g/km
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