Mazda RX-8
All the facts and figures
Model Features
| Sports Styling Pack with sports front bumper, side skirts and rear spoiler |
| 19" alloy wheels |
| Partial leather with front Recaro sports seats and integral head restraints. |
| Red stitching to leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift knob. |
| Climate control air conditioning. |
| Premium Bose® audio system with Centrepoint® technology, 6-CD autocharger and nine speakers. |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio controls. |
| Cruise control. |
| Bluetooth® connectivity. |
| Xenon headlights with automatic levelling and cleaning. |
| Aluminium foot pedals and driver's footrest. |
| Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and Traction Control System (TCS) |
| Super Limited Slip Differential (LSD) |
| Electric front windows |
| Body-coloured, power-operated and heated door mirrors with puddle lighting. |
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.
Road Fund Licence Bands (12 months)
| VED Band | C02 Emission
Figure (g/km) | First-year Rate* | Standard Rate |
| A | Up to 100 | £0 | £0 |
| B | 101 - 110 | £0 | £20 |
| C | 111 - 120 | £0 | £30 |
| D | 121 - 130 | £0 | £95 |
| E | 131 - 140 | £115 | £115 |
| F | 141 - 150 | £130 | £130 |
| G | 151 - 165 | £165 | £165 |
| H | 166 - 175 | £265 | £190 |
| I | 176 - 185 | £315 | £210 |
| J | 186 - 200 | £445 | £245 |
| K | 201 - 225 | £580 | £260 |
| L | 226 - 255 | £790 | £445 |
| M | Over 255 | £1,000 | £460 |
| Road Fund Licence bands effective from 1 April 2011 following March 2011 Budget. * First- year rate is paid when first registering a vehicle and is for the first 12 months road fund licence. After the first 12 months, the standard rate applicable at that time is payable. |