Mazda RX-8 Challenge 2003 specs
General information
| Model: | Mazda RX-8 Challenge |
| Year: | 2003 |
| Category: | Sport cars |
| Manufacturer: | Mazda |
| Seats: | 4 |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | Dual disk Wankel |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 1308 ccm |
| Max power: | 231 PS (170 kW) at 8200 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 211 Nm at 5500 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 10:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 83 x 85 mm (3.3 x 3.3 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 7-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline, unleaded 95 |
| Fuel mixed driving: | 11.4 litres/100 km (20.63 miles per gallon) |
| Airbags: | 4. Side airbags. |
| Drive: | Front wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 235 km/h (146 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): | 6.7 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.1621 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Coupe |
| Max no. of doors: | 4 |
| Passenger space: | 4410 litres (1165 gallons) |
| Cargo space: | 290 litres (77 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Steering: | Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program . |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated disks |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated disks |
| Brake details: | Antiblocking system . |
| Front tire dimensions: | 235/70-R16 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 225/45-ZR18 |
| Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1425 kg (3141.6 pounds) |
| Max weight with load: | 1815 kg (4001.4 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) |






















