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Mazda RX-8 Renesis

General information

ModelMazda RX-8 Renesis
Year2009
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating68.1 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 driving10.6 litres/100 km (22.19 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1308 ccm (79.81 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
Bore x stroke78.1 x 83.6 mm (3.1 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1352 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space3480 litres (919 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 detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1420 kg (3,130.6 pounds)
Max weight with load1820 kg (4,012.4 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 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 EUR26930
CO2 emissions179.0 g/km
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