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Mazda RX-8

(2001 model)

Brief specs of 2001 Mazda RX-8

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

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)MazdaIssued from2001
ModelRX-8Issued until
SerieRX-8Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerMazda Motor Corp.CountryJP,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4430 mm / 174.4 in / 174.4 inTotal (curb) weight1350 kg / 2976 lb / 2976 lb
Width1770 mm / 69.7 in / 69.7 inDry weight
Height1340 mm / 52.8 in / 52.8 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2700 mm / 106.3 in / 106.3 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1500 mm / 59.1 in / 59.1 inTowing weight
Track rear1505 mm / 59.3 in / 59.3 inWeight distribution (front)50.0 % / 50.0 % / 50.0 %
Ground clearanceFuel capacity61 l / 13.4 UK gal / 16.1 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.64  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.3Frontal 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

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders2
Engine Typerotary (Wankel) Total number of valves
Engine ManufacturerMazdaValves per cylinder
Engine constructionBore
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio
Fuel supplySFiEngine displacement2616 cm3 / 159.6 cu in / 159.6 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity1308.00 cm3/cylinder / 79.819 cu in/cylinder / 79.819 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignCompression ratio10.0 : 1
SumpMax. output power169.3 kW / 227.0 hp / 227.0 hp at 8200 rpm / 8200 rpm / 8200 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque211.0 N·m / 155.6 lb·ft / 155.6 lb·ft at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm9000 rpm / 9000 rpm / 9000 rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)75.8 kW / 101.7 hp / 101.7 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output64.7 kW/l / 1.422 bhp/cu in / 1.422 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque80.7 N·m/l / 0.71 lb·ft/cu in / 0.71 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.84
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.44

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)5.50 s / 5.50 s / 5.50 sTop (maximal) speed229 km/h / 142 mph / 142 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)7.10 s / 7.10 s / 7.10 sPower-to-weight ratio168.2 kW/ton / 127.4 bhp/ton / 127.4 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel 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 sFuel 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 topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)11.4 l/100km / 24.8 mpg-UK / 20.6 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time15.30 s / 15.30 s / 15.30 s (top 93 km/h / 58 mph / 58 mph)Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time27.30 s / 27.30 s / 27.30 s CO2 emissions284 g/km / 457 g/mi / 457 g/mi
  Range535 km / 333 mi / 333 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion PASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock3Turning circle11.2 m / 36.7 ft / 36.7 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, Double wishbonesSuspension rearIndependent, Multi-link
Wheels front8JJ x 18Wheels rear8JJ x 18
Tyres front225/45 R 18Tyres rear225/45 R 18
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter front323 mm / 12.7 in / 12.7 inBrake diameter rear302 mm / 11.9 in / 11.9 in
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Mazda RX-8

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