Compare: Mazda RX-8 2003 Coupe 231 Hp

General information

Brand

Mazda

Model

RX-8

Generation

RX-8

Modification (Engine)

1.3 Wankel (231 Hp)

Start of production

February, 2003 year

End of production

June, 2012 year

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

15.6 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.7 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.2 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.4 sec

Maximum speed

234 km/h

100 km/h - 0

36 m

CO₂ emissions

284 g/km

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

231 Hp @ 8200 rpm.

Torque

211 Nm @ 5500 rpm.

Maximum engine speed

9000 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

Coolant

10 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1379 kg

Max. weight

1815 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

290 l

Fuel tank capacity

61 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1200 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

695 kg

Dimensions

Length

4430 mm

Width

1770 mm

Width including mirrors

1846 mm

Height

1340 mm

Wheelbase

2700 mm

Front track

1500 mm

Rear (Back) track

1505 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

140 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.30

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.6 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 323 mm

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs, 302 mm

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

yes

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

Front wheel tires: 225/45 R18, Rear wheel tires: 225/45 R18

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 8J x 18, Rear wheel rims: 8J x 18