2008 Mazda RX-8

JapanGasolineRWDCoupe

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Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
2008
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
1,308 cc

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
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

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)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Pillars
A-B
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Rear-hinged
Platform
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
Yes
Fixed
Yes

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

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Digital
Tachometer
  • Analogue
  • Digital
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
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

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 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

Other

Identification

VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Centre

Car Classification

Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car

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)
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)

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