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Mazda RX-8
General information | |
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| Model | Mazda RX-8 |
| Year | 2009 |
| Category | Midsize family cars |
| Rating | 64.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 1299 ccm (79.26 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Fuel city driving | 14.7 litres/100 km (16.00 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel mixed driving | 12.6 litres/100 km (18.67 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel highway driving | 10.7 litres/100 km (22.00 miles per gallon) |
| Seats | 4 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 6-speed |
| Airbags | 6. 0 |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front |
| Displacement | 1299 ccm (79.26 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Dual disk Wankel |
| Max power | 232.00 PS (171 kW or 229 HP) at 8500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 159.00 Nm (16.2 kgf-m or 117.3 ft.lbs) at 5500 Rev. per min. |
| Max rev. per min. | 9000 |
| Compression | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Gearbox | Manual, 6-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 237.0 km/h (147.3 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 7.0 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1628 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Coupe |
| Max no. of doors | 4 |
| Leg room front | 1090 mm (42.9 inches) |
| Passenger space | 2520 litres (666 gallons) |
| Cargo space | 227 litres (60 gallons) |
| Optional cargo space | 290 litres (77 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Steering | Power assisted. Rack and pinion. Power assisted. |
| Turn circle | 11 m (448.8 inches) |
| Brake details | Antilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control Antilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control |
| Front suspension | Wishbone. |
| Rear suspension | Independent |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1425 kg (3,141.6 pounds) |
| Max weight with load | 1425 kg (3,141.6 pounds) |
| Towing weight | 1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4440 mm (174.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 1780 mm (70.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1350 mm (53.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2710 mm (106.7 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 61.0 litres (16.12 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| CO2 emissions | 118.9 g/km |
