Learn the technical specifications of the 2008 Mazda RX-8.
Get interior, exterior and engine specifications for the 2008 Mazda RX-8.
Engine Specifications
| |
Rotary1 |
Rotary2 |
| Size, liters/cu. in. |
1.3/80 |
1.3/80 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. |
232 @ 8500 |
212 @ 7500 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. |
159 @ 5500 |
159 @ 5500 |
| Availability |
Standard |
Standard |
|
EPA City / highway mpg
|
|
|
| 6-speed manual |
16/22
|
--/--
|
| 6-speed automatic |
--/--
|
16/23
|
1. With manual transmission. 2. With automatic transmission.
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Fuel Data
|
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City |
16 MPG |
|
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy |
23 MPG |
|
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
15.9 gal |
Drivetrain Specifications
|
Drivetrain |
Rear-Wheel Drive |
Interior Specifications
|
Front Headroom |
38.2 in |
|
Front Hiproom |
53.3 in |
|
Front Legroom |
42.7 in |
|
Front Shoulderroom |
54.8 in |
|
Passenger Capacity |
4 |
|
Second Headroom |
36.8 in |
|
Second Hiproom |
48.1 in |
|
Second Legroom |
32.2 in |
|
Second Shoulderroom |
54.9 in |
Exterior Specifications
|
Curb Weight |
3084 lbs |
|
Height, Overall |
52.8 in |
|
Length, Overall |
174.3 in |
|
Min Ground Clearance |
4.7 in |
|
Tread Width, Front |
58.9 in |
|
Tread Width, Rear |
59.3 in |
|
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
34.8 ft |
|
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
36.8 ft |
|
Wheelbase |
106.4 in |
|
Width, Max w/o mirrors |
69.7 in |
Wheels
|
Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
|
Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
Tires
|
Front Tire Size |
P225/55R16 |
|
Rear Tire Size |
P225/55R16 |
