Compare: Mazda RX-8 2003 Coupe 240 Hp

General information

Brand

Mazda

Model

RX-8

Generation

RX-8

Modification (Engine)

1.3 Wankel (240 Hp)

Start of production

2003

End of production

2009

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.4 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

6.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6.2 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

240 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

5.5 kg/Hp, 180.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.2 kg/Nm, 162.4 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

240 Hp @ 8200 rpm.

Power per litre

183.5 Hp/l

Torque

216 Nm @ 7500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

13B-MSP

Engine displacement

1308 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Rotary (Wankel)

Compression ratio

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

4.4 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1330 kg

Max. weight

1728 kg

Max load

398 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

290 l

Fuel tank capacity

61 l

Dimensions

Length

4435 mm

Width

1770 mm

Height

1340 mm

Wheelbase

2700 mm

Front track

1500 mm

Rear (Back) track

1505 mm

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Suspension strut

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Tire size

245/45 R18

Wheel rim size