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Mazda RX-8 Sport

General information

ModelMazda RX-8 Sport
Year2007
CategorySUVs
Rating83 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1306 ccm (79.69 cubic inches)
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
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1306 ccm (79.69 cubic inches)
Engine typeDual disk Wankel
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.
Bore x stroke73.0 x 85.0 mm (2.9 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1992 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 space419 litres (111 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (448.8 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system, Electronic brake distribution
Front suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1180 kg (2,601.5 pounds)
Max weight with load1381 kg (3,044.6 pounds)
Towing weight800 kg (1,763.7 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 capacity60.0 litres (15.85 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD26475
CO2 emissions154.0 g/km
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