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Mazda RX-8

General information

ModelMazda RX-8
Year2005
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating62.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2614 ccm (159.51 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving13.1 litres/100 km (18.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.8 litres/100 km (20.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2614 ccm (159.51 cubic inches)
Engine typeDual disk Wankel
Max power192.00 PS (141 kW or 189 HP) at 7000 Rev. per min.
Max torque220.00 Nm (22.4 kgf-m or 162.3 ft.lbs) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Fuel systemInjection
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1381 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1090 mm (42.9 inches)
Passenger space4770 litres (1,260 gallons)
Cargo space290 litres (77 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (448.8 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1390 kg (3,064.4 pounds)
Overall length4430 mm (174.4 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 capacity61.0 litres (16.12 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD26895
Service interval20,000 km
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