2004-2008 Mazda RX-8: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
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Specs for this generation Mazda RX include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 4door coupe | |
| Wheelbase, in. | 106.3 | |
| Overall Length, in. | 174.2 | |
| Overall Width, in. | 69.7 | |
| Overall Height, in. | 52.8 | |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3029 | |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 7.6 | |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 15.8 | |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | |
| Front Head Room, in. | 38.2 | |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 42.6 | |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 36.8 | |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 32.2 | |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
RX-8 is the only vehicle sold in North America that uses a rotary engine. It displaces 1.3 liters. The 2004-2005 versions had 197 hp with the 4-speed automatic transmission and 238 hp with the 6-speed manual. The 2006 RX-8 had 212-hp with a new 6-speed automatic transmission and 232 hp with the manual.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| 2-rotor Wankel | 1.3 / 80 | 232 | 159 | 6-speed manual: 18/24 | 6-speed manual: 16.8 |
| 2-rotor Wankel | 1.3 / 80 | 212 | 159 | 6-speed automatic: 18/25 | 6-speed automatic: -- |
| 2-rotor Wankel | 1.3 / 80 | 197 | 164 | 4-speed automatic: 18/25 | 4-speed automatic: -- |
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Built In: USA
Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/rear-wheel drive
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