Mazda RX-8 2009 specs
General information
| Model: | Mazda RX-8 |
| Year: | 2009 |
| Category: | Midsize family cars |
| Manufacturer: | Mazda |
| Seats: | 4 |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | Dual disk Wankel |
| Engine location: | Front |
| Displacement: | 1299 ccm |
| Max power: | 232 PS (171 kW) at 8500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 159 Nm at 5500 Rev. per min. |
| Max rev. per min.: | 9000 |
| Compression: | 10:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 86 x 86 mm (3.4 x 3.4 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 6-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Fuel city driving: | 14.7 litres/100 km (16 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel mixed driving: | 12.6 litres/100 km (18.67 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel highway driving: | 10.7 litres/100 km (21.98 miles per gallon) |
| Airbags: | 6 |
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 237 km/h (147.3 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): | 7 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.1628 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Coupe |
| Max no. of doors: | 4 |
| Leg room front: | 1090 mm (42.9 inches) |
| Passenger space: | 2520 litres (666 gallons) |
| Cargo space: | 227 litres (60 gallons) |
| Optional cargo space: | 290 litres (77 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Steering: | Power assisted. Rack and pinion. Power assisted. |
| Brake details: | Antilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution |
| Front tire dimensions: | 225/45-R18 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 225/45-R18 |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone. |
| Rear suspension: | Independent |
| Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1425 kg (3141.6 pounds) |
| Max weight with load: | 1425 kg (3141.6 pounds) |
| Towing weight: | 1200 kg (2645.5 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4440 mm (174.8 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1780 mm (70.1 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1350 mm (53.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2710 mm (106.7 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 61 litres (16.11 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Other specifications
| CO2 emissions: | 118.9 g/km |






















