Mazda RX-8 2009 specs
General information
Model: | Mazda RX-8 |
Year: | 2009 |
Category: | Midsize family cars |
Manufacturer: | Mazda |
Seats: | 4 |
Engine and transmission
Engine type: | Dual disk Wankel |
Engine location: | Front |
Displacement: | 1299 ccm |
Max power: | 232 PS (171 kW) at 8500 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 159 Nm at 5500 Rev. per min. |
Max rev. per min.: | 9000 |
Compression: | 10:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 86 x 86 mm (3.4 x 3.4 inches) |
Fuel system: | Injection |
Gearbox: | Manual, 6-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Fuel type: | Gasoline |
Fuel city driving: | 14.7 litres/100 km (16 miles per gallon) |
Fuel mixed driving: | 12.6 litres/100 km (18.67 miles per gallon) |
Fuel highway driving: | 10.7 litres/100 km (21.98 miles per gallon) |
Airbags: | 6 |
Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Top speed: | 237 km/h (147.3 mph) |
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): | 7 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. |
Brake details: | Antilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution |
Front tire dimensions: | 225/45-R18 |
Rear tire dimensions: | 225/45-R18 |
Front suspension: | Wishbone. |
Rear suspension: | Independent |
Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 1425 kg (3141.6 pounds) |
Max weight with load: | 1425 kg (3141.6 pounds) |
Towing weight: | 1200 kg (2645.5 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 litres (16.11 gallons) |
Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Other specifications
CO2 emissions: | 118.9 g/km |