2008 Mazda RX-8 specifications

Airbags

  • Airbags: Dual front, side airbags, side curtain airbags

Body

  • Generic Type: Car
  • Vehicle Size: Small
  • Rear Roof Profile: Trunk
  • No Side Doors: 2
  • Convertible Top: No

Brakes

  • Front Brakes - Type: Vented Disc
  • Rear Brakes - Type: Vented Disc
  • ABS: Std
  • Traction Control: Opt
  • Stability Control: Opt

Chassis

  • Chassis Type: Unitized Body/Frame

Driveline

  • Driven Wheels: RWD

Engine

  • Configuration: Rotary
  • Displacement: 1.3 l ( 1300 cc )
  • Max. Power: 232 bhp
  • Max. Power @RPM: 8500
  • Max. Torque: 164 lbft
  • Max. Torque @RPM: 5000

Exterior Dimensions

  • Curb Weight: 3029 lb
  • Wheelbase: 106.4 in
  • Height - Body: 52.8 in
  • Width - Body: 69.7 in
  • Length: 174.3 in
  • Front Track: 58.9 in
  • Rear Track: 59.3 in
  • Ground Clearance: 4.7 in

Fuel Economy

  • EPA City (mpg): 16
  • EPA Hwy (mpg): 22

Lighting

  • Headlamps - HID: Opt

Seating

  • Rows of Seats: 2

Steering

  • Steering Power Assist Type: Electric power assist

Suspension

  • Front Suspension - Type: Double A-arm
  • Rear Suspension - Type: Multilink

Transmission

  • Transmission Type: Manual
  • Forward Gears: 6

Wheels / Tires

  • Whl. Size (in.)/Type F/R: 18
  • Tire Size F (,R): 225/45R18