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Mazda RX-8 Automatic

General information

ModelMazda RX-8 Automatic
Year2005
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating58.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1311 ccm (80.00 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving13.2 litres/100 km (17.79 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.9 litres/100 km (19.75 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving10.0 litres/100 km (23.64 miles per gallon)
Seats4
TransmissionAutomatic
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement1311 ccm (80.00 cubic inches)
Engine typeDual disk Wankel
Max power200.00 PS (147 kW or 197 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque222.38 Nm (22.7 kgf-m or 164.0 ft.lbs)
Compression10.0:1
Fuel systemInjection
GearboxAutomatic

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1444 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1090 mm (42.9 inches)
Passenger space2520 litres (666 gallons)
Cargo space215 litres (57 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

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

Dimensions and weight

Weight1385 kg (3,053.4 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)
Wheelbase2680 mm (105.5 inches)
Fuel capacity60.0 litres (15.85 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD25445
Service interval20,000 km
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