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Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

General information

ModelMazda RX-8 Grand Touring
Year2008
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating64 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1308 ccm (79.81 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving14.7 litres/100 km (16.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.8 litres/100 km (20.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving10.2 litres/100 km (22.99 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1308 ccm (79.81 cubic inches)
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.
Fuel systemInjection. Multi-point fuel injection
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1768 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1090 mm (42.9 inches)
Passenger space2520 litres (666 gallons)
Cargo space227 litres (60 gallons)
Optional cargo space635 litres (168 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control
Turn circle11 m (448.8 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system

Dimensions and weight

Weight1329 kg (2,929.9 pounds)
Max weight with load1385 kg (3,053.4 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 USD31110
CO2 emissions179.0 g/km
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