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Mazda RX-8 Challenge

General information

ModelMazda RX-8 Challenge
Year2006
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating64.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1308 ccm (79.81 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving11.2 litres/100 km (21.00 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1308 ccm (79.81 cubic inches)
Engine typeDual disk Wankel
Max power231.00 PS (170 kW or 228 HP) at 8200 Rev. per min.
Max torque211.00 Nm (21.5 kgf-m or 155.6 ft.lbs) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke87.5 x 85.0 mm (3.4 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed235.0 km/h (146.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1621 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4410 litres (1,165 gallons)
Cargo space290 litres (77 gallons)
Optional cargo space290 litres (77 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1428 kg (3,148.2 pounds)
Max weight with load1818 kg (4,008.0 pounds)
Towing weight1206 kg (2,658.8 pounds)
Overall length4440 mm (174.8 inches)
Overall width1780 mm (70.1 inches)
Overall height1350 mm (53.1 inches)
Wheelbase2710 mm (106.7 inches)
Fuel capacity61.0 litres (16.12 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originJapan
Aprox price as new EUR32330
Service interval20,000 km
CO2 emissions267.0 g/km
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