Mazda RX-8 R3 Specs & Prices
Mazda RX-8 R3 prices
| Mazda RX-8 Model | On the Road Vehicle Price | Insurance Group / Licence Band | CO2 Emissions (g/km) | Combined Fuel consumption
mpg (1/100km) * |
| Mazda RX-8 (231ps) R3 | £24,995 | 31E/M | 299 | 24.6 (11.5) |
* Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions values according to 1999/100/EC.
Passenger vehicle on the road price includes VAT, number plates, delivery, 12 months' road fund licence, 1st registration tax, 3 year or 60,000 mile warranty and 3 years' European Roadside Assistance.
Insurance groups are advisory and one of the factors used in calculating premiums. Insurers are not required to follow these group ratings. 'A' suffix denotes security features meet the required standard for the allocated insurance group. 'E' suffix denotes security features exceed the required standard for the allocated insurance group.
Road Fund Licence Bands (12 months)
| VED Band | C02 Emission
Figure (g/km) | Standard Rate 2009-10 |
| A | 100 and under | 0 |
| B | 101 - 110 | £35 |
| C | 111 - 120 | £35 |
| D | 121 - 130 | £120 |
| E | 131 - 140 | £120 |
| F | 141 - 150 | £125 |
| G | 151 - 165 | £150 |
| H | 166 - 175 | £175 |
| I | 176 - 185 | £175 |
| J | 186 - 200 | £215 |
| K | 201 - 225 | £215 |
| L | 226 - 255 | £405 |
| M | 255> | £405 |
| Commercial Vehicles | | £185 |
Road Fund Licence bands effective from March 2009 following 2009 Budget.
Mechanical Features
Engine
| 231ps (170kW) RENESIS rotary engine |
| Two 654cc rotor units |
| 3-way catalytic convertor with feedback loop |
| Side-Intake, Side-Exhaust configuration |
| Two exhaust ports per rotor unit |
| Sequential Dynamic Air Intake System |
| Jey Air-Fuel Mixing System |
| 32-bit Powertrain Control Module |
| Electromagnetic fuel pump |
| Oil filter: Cartridge |
| Ignition system: Distributor-less |
| Recommended fuel: Unleaded fuel (min 95 RON) |
| Alternator: 12V-110A |
| Starter: 12V, 2.0kW |
| Battery: 80D26L |
| Emissions standard: Euro IV |
Transmissions
| 6-speed manual |
| Rear-wheeled drive |
| Clutch type: Single dry plate |
Body
| Light, highly rigid body structure for superior handling stability |
| Optimal platform geometry for high handling stability and natural roll feel |
| High-tensile steel reinforcing members in front and rear doors for side impact protection |
| 4-door coupe with 'freestyle' door system (front-hinged front doors and rear hinged rear doors) |
Chassis and Suspension
| Double wishbone front suspension |
| Multi-link rear suspension |
| Shock absorber type: Monotube, gas-filled |
| Blistein sports suspension |
Brake System
| Disc brakes featuring FOur-Wheel Anti-lock Braking System (4W-ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) |
| Front and rear: Ventilated discs |
| Mechanical parking brake acting on rear wheels |
Technical Specifications
Engine
| Engine Type | RENESIS 231PS |
| Displacement (cc) | 2 x 654* |
| Maximum output (ps (kW) / rpm) | 231 (170) / 8200 |
| Maximum torque (Nm / rpm) | 10:01 |
| Redline (rpm) | 9000 |
Transmission
| Type | 6-speed manual |
| Gear ratios | |
| 1 | 3.815 |
| 2 | 2.260 |
| 3 | 1.640 |
| 4 | 1.259 |
| 5 | 1.000 |
| 6 | 0.787 |
| Reverse | 3.603 |
| Final gear ratio | 4.777 |
Steering
| Steering gear | Electric power-assisted (EPAS) rack and pinion, engine speed sensing |
| Minimum turning circle | 5.7 |
Performance and Economy
| Acceleration (0-62mph) (0-100km/h) in sec | 6.4 |
| Top speed (mph) (km/h) | 146 (234) |
| Recommended fuel | Unleaded 95 RON |
| Fuel tank capacity (litres) | 65 |
| Engine oil capacity (litres) | 7.0 |
| Coolant capacity (litres) | 10.0 |
*Due to the unique nature of the rotary engine, we have been advised by the DfT that the actual displacement should be declared as 2616cc for all registration and insurance related purposes.