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2003 Mazda RX-8
Japan
Gasoline
RWD
Coupe
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Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
2003
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-8
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
4
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
6-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.3 RENESIS
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
231 hp
Power (kW)
170 kW
Torque
211 Nm (156 lb-ft)
Top speed
235 km/h
(146 mph)
0–60 mph
6.1 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
6.4 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
4,430 mm
(174.4 in)
Width
1,770 mm
(69.7 in)
Height
1,340 mm
(52.8 in)
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
(106.3 in)
Curb weight
1,390 kg
(3,064 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
8,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
5,500 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
10W-30
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
10W-30
1,308 cc
Engine Oil, Volume
3.5 litres
Engine Configuration
Compression Ratio
10 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front-Mid
Type of Combustion Engine
Wankel
Service Intervals
Air Filter
60,000 km / 3 years
Spark Plug
60,000 km / 3 years
Brake Fluid
40,000 km / 2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
20,000 km / 1 years
Interior Filter
40,000 km
(24,855 mi)
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
6-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Suspensions
Suspension, Front
Independent
Yes
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Yes
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
61 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
15.8 litres / 100 km
Highway
8.9 litres / 100 km
Combined
11.4 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
284 g/km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,500 mm
(59.1 in)
Track, Rear
1,505 mm
(59.3 in)
Turning Circle
10.6 m
Ground Clearance
135 - 140 mm
(5.3 - 5.5 in)
Interior
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Pillars
A-B
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Rear-hinged
Platform
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Digital
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Features
Other Features
GPS
Optional
Safety & Security
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Brake Systems
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Centre
Car Classification
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Head Room, Front
970 mm
(38.2 in)
Head Room, Rear
935 mm
(36.8 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,085 mm
(42.7 in)
Leg Room, Rear
818 mm
(32.2 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,394 mm
(54.9 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,394 mm
(54.9 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1,815 kg
(4,001 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,200 kg
(2,646 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
695 kg
(1,532 lb)
Cargo Capacity
425 kg
(937 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Mazda Platforms
F Platform (SE)
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Folding
Electrical
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Normal Roof
Lights
Main Beam
Xenon
Low Beam
Xenon
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Front
Yes
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
114.3
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
67.1
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Tightening Torque
88 - 118 Nm
Rim Colour
Silver
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Yes
Connectivity
Radio
AM
FM
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Multiple CD Changer (6 pcs)
DVD
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Anti-glare
Manual
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Back Pocket
Yes
Sunglass Compartment
Yes
Lights
Read Light
Yes
Guide Light
Yes
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Make-up Light
12V Outlet
Front
Rear
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Yes
Adjustments
Telescope
Steering Ratio
16 :1
Channels
Yes
Volume
Yes
Mute Audio
Yes
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Release Button
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
290 litres
Depth
860 mm
(33.9 in)
Width
900 mm
(35.4 in)
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Cushion Tilt
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Front Seats
Armrest
Yes
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Child Safety Locks
Yes
Airbags
Frontal Airbag
Driver: Yes
Passenger: Yes
Rear: -
Child Protection
Isofix
Passenger: -
Rear: Yes
Spare Parts BETA
Bulb Types
Low Beam
D2S (xenon)
H7
Main Beam
H9
Fog Light, Front
H11
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light
W3×16d (W21W)
W3×16q (W21/5W)
Reversing Light
W3×16d (W21W)
Turn Indicators, Front
WX3×16d (WY21W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
WX3×16d (WY21W)
RX-8
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
Yes
Fixed
Yes
Read Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Trunk
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Entry Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
License Plate Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Coupe
Variant
RX-8 Standard
2003–2012
RX-8 Coupe Generations
1 of 2
1st Generation
2003–2008
Year
2003
Powertrain
1.3 RENESIS
Horsepower
231 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 6-speed
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Nov 18, 2003
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