Technical Specification
The specification for a Mazda RX-8 4dr is shown below:
Engine and Drive Train Data
Specification |
Value |
CC |
1,308 |
Cylinder Layout |
Rotary |
Fuel Delivery |
Direct Injection |
Catalytic Convertor |
Yes |
Engine Layout |
North South |
Compression Ratio |
10.0:1 |
Transmission |
Manual |
Gears |
6 Speed |
Performance Data
Specification |
Value |
0-60mph |
6.4 secs |
Top Speed |
146 |
Engine Power |
231 BHP/PS |
Engine Power in PS? |
Yes |
Engine Power |
170 kW |
Engine Power |
8,200 RPM |
Engine Torque |
156 lbs/ft |
Engine Torque |
211 Nm |
Engine Torque |
5500 RPM |
Fuel Consumption Data
Specification |
Value |
EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies |
Yes |
EC Urban |
17.9 MPG |
EC Extra Urban |
31.7 MPG |
EC Combined |
24.8 MPG |
Emissions Data
Specification |
Value |
CO2 |
284 g/km |
Standard Euro Emissions |
Euro 4 |
Noise Level |
74 dB(A) |
CO |
0.257 |
HC |
0.035 |
NOx |
0.013 |
Tyres Data
Specification |
Value |
Tyre Size Front |
225/45R18 |
Tyre Size Rear |
225/45R18 |
Tyre Size Spare |
Tyre Weld |
Wheel Type |
18" Alloy |
Wheel Style |
5 Spoke |
Alloys? |
Yes |
Space Saver? |
No |
Vehicle Dimensions Data
Specification |
Value |
Length |
4,430 mm |
Width |
1780 mm |
Wheelbase |
2,700 mm |
Width (including mirrors) |
1,846 mm |
Height |
1,340 mm |
Weight and Capacities Data
Specification |
Value |
Minimum Kerbweight |
1,350 kg |
Gross Vehicle Weight |
1,815 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity |
61 Litres |
Max. Towing Weight - Braked |
1,200 kg |
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked |
700 kg |
Max. Loading Weight |
465 kg |
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up) |
290 |
No. of Seats |
4 |
Max. Roof Load |
75 kg |
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb |
10.6 |
General Data
Specification |
Value |
Standard manufacturers warranty |
3 Years |
Standard manufacturers warranty |
60,000 Miles |
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee |
3 Years |
Man Corrosion Perforation Guarantee |
12 Years |
NCAP Pedestrian |
- |
NCAP Front/Side Impact |
- |
Special Edition |
No |
Special Order |
No |
Standard Equipment
The following equipment comes as standard on a new Mazda RX-8 4dr:
Driver Convenience
Standard Driver Convenience |
PAS |
Trip computer |
Tachometer |
Digital clock |
Water temperature gauge |
Remote fuel cap release |
Oil pressure gauge |
Oil level warning |
Digital speedometer |
Headlamp on reminder |
Fuel level display with low warning light |
Exterior temperature gauge |
Fuel gauge |
Brake warning light |
Entertainment
Standard Entertainment |
Remote audio controls on steering wheel |
6 CD autochanger |
Radio |
9 speakers |
Bose Premium Audio system |
Exterior Features
Standard Exterior Features |
Front fog lights |
Xenon headlights |
Heated rear window |
Opening rear quarter windows |
Body colour door handles |
Body colour bumpers |
Body coloured electric door mirrors |
Rear window antenna |
Automatic headlamp levelling |
High mounted rear brake light |
Day/night rear view mirror |
Driver's side wide angle mirror |
Body colour fuel filler flap |
Electrically heated door mirrors |
Rear lip spoiler |
Electric front windows + drivers one touch |
2 speed wipers with intermittent wash |
Headlight washer jets |
Interior Features
Standard Interior Features |
Rear seat head restraint |
Front/rear centre armrests |
Instrument panel light dimmer |
Height adjustable driver's seat |
Front door pockets |
Rear heater duct |
Interior light |
Passenger seat back pocket |
Luggage compartment lighting |
Pollen filter |
Front map light |
Front door courtesy lamps |
Illuminated ashtray/cigar lighter |
Auto air conditioning with climate control |
Front passenger grab handle |
Front bucket seats |
Boot through ski-hatch facility |
Lockable/illuminated glovebox |
Leather gearknob with aluminium elements |
Front centre console |
Aluminium pedals |
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors |
Door puddle lights |
Tilt adjustable leather steering wheel |
Integral head restraints |
Aluminium scuff plates |
Front and rear cupholders |
Aluminium drivers footrest |
Illuminated ignition key hole |
Isofix rear child seat preparation |
Front Chrome interior door handles |
Rear Black interior door handles |
Intrusion minimizing safety brake pedals |
Rear centre console |
Safety
Standard Safety |
Driver and passenger airbags |
Fasten seatbelt reminder |
ABS/EBD |
DSTC-Dynamic Stability and Traction Control |
Passenger airbag deactivation system |
Curtain airbags |
Driver/front passenger side airbags |
Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters |
Passenger airbag deactivation warning |
Security
Standard Security |
Remote central locking + deadlocks |
Thatcham category 1 alarm+immobiliser |
Remote electric boot release |
Technical
Standard Technical |
Limited slip differential |
Trim
Standard Trim |
Chrome instrument bezels |
Wheels
Standard Wheels |
18" alloys |
Tyre weld |
Optional Extras
The following optional extras are available for the RX-8 4dr:
Exterior Features
Exterior Features Option |
Price |
Electric sunroof |
£500.00 |
Metallic paint |
£375.00 |
Mica paint |
£375.00 |
Solid paint |
- |
Interior Features
Interior Features Option |
Price |
Cloth upholstery |
- |
Leather upholstery with heated front seats and electric drivers seat |
£1,600.00 |
Leather upholstery+heated front seats+elec driver seat+dvd sat nav |
£3,100.00 |
Paintwork
Paintwork Option |
Price |
Metallic - Sunlight Silver |
£375.00 |
Metallic - Winning Blue |
£375.00 |
Mica - Galaxy grey |
£375.00 |
Mica - Stormy blue |
£375.00 |
Mica - Velocity Red |
£375.00 |
Solid-Brilliant black |
- |
Trim
Trim Option |
Price |
Cloth-Black |
- |
Leather upholstery - Black |
£1,600.00 |
Leather upholstery - Black + DVD satellite navigation |
£3,100.00 |
Leather upholstery - Red/Black |
£1,600.00 |
Leather upholstery - Red/black + DVD satellite navigation |
£3,100.00 |
Leather upholstery - Stone |
£1,600.00 |
Leather upholstery - Stone + DVD satellite navigation |
£3,100.00 |