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Mazda RX-8 Sport
General information | |
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| Model | Mazda RX-8 Sport |
| Year | 2009 |
| Category | Small city/economy cars |
| Rating | 70.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 1308 ccm (79.81 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Fuel city driving | 14.7 litres/100 km (16.00 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel mixed driving | 13.1 litres/100 km (18.00 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, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 1308 ccm (79.81 cubic inches) |
| Max power | 235.00 PS (173 kW or 232 HP) at 8500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 215.60 Nm (22.0 kgf-m or 159.0 ft.lbs) at 5500 Rev. per min. |
| Fuel system | Injection. Multi-point fuel injection |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Gearbox | Manual, 6-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2089 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Hatchback |
| 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 | 2280 litres (602 gallons) |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient | 0.3 |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Steering | Rack and pinion. Power assisted. |
| Turn circle | 11 m (448.8 inches) |
| Front brakes | Disks |
| Rear brakes | Disks |
| Brake details | Antilocking brake system (ABS) |
| Front suspension | Independent |
| Rear suspension | Independent |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1125 kg (2,480.2 pounds) |
| Max weight with load | 1390 kg (3,064.4 pounds) |
| Towing weight | 1000 kg (2,204.6 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4470 mm (176.0 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 | 64.0 litres (16.91 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Aprox price as new USD | 26475 |
| CO2 emissions | 179.0 g/km |
