2009 Mazda RX-8 specifications

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

Energy Storage

  • Fuel Capacity (gallons): 16.9 gal

Engine

  • Fuel Type: Gasoline
  • Premium Fuel: Yes
  • Displacement: 1.3 l ( 1300 cc )
  • Max. Power: 232 bhp
  • Max. Power @RPM: 8500
  • Max. Torque: 159 lbft
  • Max. Torque @RPM: 5500
  • Compression Ratio: 10.0

Exterior Dimensions

  • Curb Weight: 3064 lb
  • Wheelbase: 106.4 in
  • Height - Body: 52.8 in
  • Width - Body: 69.7 in
  • Length: 175.6 in
  • Front Track: 59.3 in
  • Rear Track: 59.4 in
  • Ground Clearance: 4.7 in

Fuel Economy

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

Interior Dimensions

  • Head Room - 1st Row: 38.2 in
  • Head Room - 2nd Row: 36.8 in
  • Shlder Room - 1st Row: 54.8 in
  • Shlder Room - 2nd Row: 54.9 in
  • Hip Room - 1st Row: 53.3 in
  • Hip Room - 2nd Row: 48.1 in
  • Leg Room - 1st Row: 42.7 in
  • Leg Room - 2nd Row: 32.2 in
  • Seating Positions - 1st Row: 2
  • Seating Positions - 2nd Row: 2
  • Cargo Volume: 7.5 cu ft

Seating

  • Rows of Seats: 2

Steering

  • Steering Type: Rack-and-Pinion
  • Steering Power Assist Type: Electric power assist
  • Steering Ratio: 16.4
  • Turns Lock-to-Lock: 3.0
  • Turning Circle: 34.8 ft

Suspension

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

Transmission

  • Transmission Type: Manual
  • Forward Gears: 6

Utility

  • Cargo Access: Trunk

Wheels / Tires

  • Tire Size F (,R): 225/40R19