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Mazda RX-8 Automatic

(2005 model)

Brief specs of 2005 Mazda RX-8 Automatic

4-door 4-seater hatchback (liftback) sedan, Dual disk W engineankel, 1311 cm3 / 80.0 cu in / 80.0 cu in, 147.0 kW / 197.1 hp / 197.1 hp @ 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm, 222.4 N·m / 164.0 lb·ft / 164.0 lb·ft, automatic transmission, consumption 11.9 l/100km / 23.7 mpg-UK / 19.8 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)MazdaIssued from2005
ModelRX-8 AutomaticIssued until
SerieRX-8Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerMazda Motor Corp.CountryJP,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats4
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)215 l / 7.59 cu ft / 7.59 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)2520 l / 88.99 cu ft / 88.99 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4430 mm / 174.4 in / 174.4 inTotal (curb) weight1385 kg / 3053 lb / 3053 lb
Width1780 mm / 70.1 in / 70.1 inDry weight
Height1350 mm / 53.1 in / 53.1 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2680 mm / 105.5 in / 105.5 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 inFuel capacity60 l / 13.2 UK gal / 15.9 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.65  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.04 m2 / 22.0 sq ft / 22.0 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders
Engine TypeDual disk W engineankel (Dual disk Wankel)Total number of valves
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder
Engine constructionBore
FuelStroke
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement1311 cm3 / 80.0 cu in / 80.0 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity
Cam DesignCompression ratio10.0 : 1
SumpMax. output power147.0 kW / 197.1 hp / 197.1 hp at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
AspirationMax. torque222.4 N·m / 164.0 lb·ft / 164.0 lb·ft at
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)58.8 kW / 78.9 hp / 78.9 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output112.1 kW/l / 2.464 bhp/cu in / 2.464 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque169.6 N·m/l / 1.48 lb·ft/cu in / 1.48 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears
Wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio144.4 kW/ton / 109.4 bhp/ton / 109.4 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)13.2 l/100km / 21.4 mpg-UK / 17.8 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)10.0 l/100km / 28.2 mpg-UK / 23.5 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)11.9 l/100km / 23.7 mpg-UK / 19.8 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range504 km / 313 mi / 313 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignment
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle11.0 m / 36.1 ft / 36.1 ft
Suspension frontIndependentSuspension rearIndependent
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front225/55-R16Tyres rear225/55-R16
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Mazda RX-8 Automatic

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