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Mazda RX-8

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke
Cylinders RC-2
Displace 2.6 litre 2616 cc (159.638 cu in)
Engine type Rot
Valves
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.00:1
Fuel system
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 7.20 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 223 km/h (139 mph)
Fuel consumption 15.1/8.3/10.8 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions 267.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 140.52 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque 84.1 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 7500 rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio
Unitary capacity 1308 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2700 mm
wheelbase 106.3 in
Length (milimeters) 4430 mm
Length (inches) 174.4 in
Width (milimeters) 1770 mm
Width (inches) 69.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1340 mm
Height (inches) 52.8 in
L:W ratio 1.64
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1345 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2965 lb
Weight distribuiton 50.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 61 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 13.4 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 16.1 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.300
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.000
Turning circle
Tyres 225/50 R 16
Wheels 7.5JJ x 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 303 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.76
Final drive ratio 4.44

General information

RAC rating
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 2001 Mazda RX-8 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 2001

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