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Mazda RX-8 Challenge
General information | |
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| Model | Mazda RX-8 Challenge |
| Year | 2009 |
| Category | Midsize family cars |
| Rating | 65.9 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 1306 ccm (79.69 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline, unleaded 95 |
| Fuel mixed driving | 11.2 litres/100 km (21.00 miles per gallon) |
| Seats | 4 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 6-speed |
| Airbags | 6. Front air bags. Side air bags. |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 1306 ccm (79.69 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Dual disk Wankel |
| Max power | 231.00 PS (170 kW or 228 HP) at 8200 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 211.00 Nm (21.5 kgf-m or 155.6 ft.lbs) at 5500 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 10.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 78.0 x 83.6 mm (3.1 x 3.3 inches) |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Gearbox | Manual, 6-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 235.0 km/h (146.0 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 6.4 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1621 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Coupe |
| Max no. of doors | 4 |
| Passenger space | 4410 litres (1,165 gallons) |
| Cargo space | 290 litres (77 gallons) |
| Optional cargo space | 290 litres (77 gallons) |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient | 0.3 |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Brake details | Antilocking brake system (ABS). |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1425 kg (3,141.6 pounds) |
| Max weight with load | 1815 kg (4,001.4 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) |
| Wheelbase | 2710 mm (106.7 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 61.0 litres (16.12 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Aprox price as new EUR | 32330 |
| Service interval | 20,000 km |
| CO2 emissions | 179.0 g/km |
