| petrol | |
| diesel | |
| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
| steam | |
| electricity |
(2001 model)
4-door 2+2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 2-cylinder rotary (Wankel) engine, 2616 cm3 / 159.6 cu in / 159.6 cu in, 169.3 kW / 227.0 hp / 227.0 hp @ 8200 rpm / 8200 rpm / 8200 rpm, 211.0 N·m / 155.6 lb·ft / 155.6 lb·ft @ 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 229 km/h / 142 mph / 142 mph top speed, consumption 11.4 l/100km / 24.8 mpg-UK / 20.6 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | Mazda | Issued from | 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | RX-8 | Issued until | |
| Serie | RX-8 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Mazda Motor Corp. | Country | JP,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4430 mm / 174.4 in / 174.4 in | Total (curb) weight | 1350 kg / 2976 lb / 2976 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1770 mm / 69.7 in / 69.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1340 mm / 52.8 in / 52.8 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm / 106.3 in / 106.3 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1500 mm / 59.1 in / 59.1 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1505 mm / 59.3 in / 59.3 in | Weight distribution (front) | 50.0 % / 50.0 % / 50.0 % |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 61 l / 13.4 UK gal / 16.1 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.64 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.3 | Frontal area (A) | 2.02 m2 / 21.7 sq ft / 21.7 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.60 m2 / 6.5 sq ft / 6.5 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 15.0 kW / 20.2 hp / 20.2 hp (est.) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | rotary (Wankel) | Total number of valves | |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mazda | Valves per cylinder | |
| Engine construction | Bore | ||
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | ||
| Fuel supply | SFi | Engine displacement | 2616 cm3 / 159.6 cu in / 159.6 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 1308.00 cm3/cylinder / 79.819 cu in/cylinder / 79.819 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 | |
| Sump | Max. output power | 169.3 kW / 227.0 hp / 227.0 hp at 8200 rpm / 8200 rpm / 8200 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 211.0 N·m / 155.6 lb·ft / 155.6 lb·ft at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | 9000 rpm / 9000 rpm / 9000 rpm |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 75.8 kW / 101.7 hp / 101.7 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 64.7 kW/l / 1.422 bhp/cu in / 1.422 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 80.7 N·m/l / 0.71 lb·ft/cu in / 0.71 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.84 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.44 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 5.50 s / 5.50 s / 5.50 s | Top (maximal) speed | 229 km/h / 142 mph / 142 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 7.10 s / 7.10 s / 7.10 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 168.2 kW/ton / 127.4 bhp/ton / 127.4 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 15.8 l/100km / 17.9 mpg-UK / 14.9 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 18.10 s / 18.10 s / 18.10 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 8.9 l/100km / 31.7 mpg-UK / 26.4 mpg-US |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 11.4 l/100km / 24.8 mpg-UK / 20.6 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | 15.30 s / 15.30 s / 15.30 s (top 93 km/h / 58 mph / 58 mph) | Fuel consumption, Euro | |
| Standing kilometer time | 27.30 s / 27.30 s / 27.30 s | CO2 emissions | 284 g/km / 457 g/mi / 457 g/mi |
| Range | 535 km / 333 mi / 333 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3 | Turning circle | 11.2 m / 36.7 ft / 36.7 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent, Double wishbones | Suspension rear | Independent, Multi-link |
| Wheels front | 8JJ x 18 | Wheels rear | 8JJ x 18 |
| Tyres front | 225/45 R 18 | Tyres rear | 225/45 R 18 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | 323 mm / 12.7 in / 12.7 in | Brake diameter rear | 302 mm / 11.9 in / 11.9 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mazda RX-8
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