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Mazda RX-8 Touring

General information

ModelMazda RX-8 Touring
Year2009
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating65.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1307 ccm (79.75 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving14.7 litres/100 km (16.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving13.1 litres/100 km (18.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving10.7 litres/100 km (22.00 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1307 ccm (79.75 cubic inches)
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.
Fuel systemInjection. Multi-point fuel injection
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.2089 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Leg room front1090 mm (42.9 inches)
Passenger space2520 litres (666 gallons)
Cargo space227 litres (60 gallons)
Optional cargo space400 litres (106 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control
Turn circle12 m (464.6 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1125 kg (2,480.2 pounds)
Max weight with load1390 kg (3,064.4 pounds)
Towing weight1000 kg (2,204.6 pounds)
Overall length4470 mm (176.0 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 capacity64.0 litres (16.91 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD27900
CO2 emissions179.0 g/km
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