#1 .: MAZDA RX-8 :. 4 doors Sport?
SPECIFICATIONS of the new RX-8
Overall length 174.6 in.
Overall width 69.7 in.
Overall height 52.8 in.
Wheelbase 106.3 in.
Track (front/rear) 59.1 in. / 59.3 in.
Seating capacity 4 persons
Engine Water-cooled, two-rotor
Transmission 6-speed manual
Suspension Double-wishbone/Multi-link (front/rear)
Brakes Ventilated disc (front & rear)
Tires 225/45R18 (front & rear)
Wheels 18 x 8JJ (front & rear)
Engine Displacement 1.3L
HP/RPM 250@8500 rpm (targeted)
Torque/RPM 159@5500 rpm (targeted)
Mazda's new RX-8 stands tall, on 4 "18 (inch) wheels.
The RX-8 employs an innovative "Freestyle Door System" without central pillars, which provides easier access to the rear seats than that offered by conventional sedans out on the roads today. The large front door features a new and innovative double-action hinge: first the door extends out and forward, then it rotates to open. The rear doors are rear-hinged and open 90 degrees, creating a wide opening area for easy access and exiting.
The RENESIS, Mazda's new-generation rotary engine, is mounted on the RX-8. The RENESIS stands for "The RE (Rotary Engine)'s GENESIS" or the rotary engine for the new millennium. The engine produces horsepower of 250 @ 8500 rpm , the highest power density ever achieved by a naturally aspirated rotary engine for a road-going automobile. The RENESIS is designed to qualify for stringent emission standards, by greatly reducing major pollutants in the exhaust gas to very low levels.
The six-speed manual version of Mazda's RENESIS rotary-powered RX-8 gets more power than the automatic version, and comes standard with sports suspension. The 250 hp manual costs $1500 more than the 210 hp automatic.
Base price : $25,180 Get a free price quote
Engine : 2-rotor Wankel, front engine RWD
Displacement : 1,308 cc
Valve : n/a
Transmission : 5-spd automanual, 6-spd manual
Suspension : F - Independent double wishbone
R - Independent five-link
Brakes : F - Vented discs
R - Vented discs
Horsepower : 210 hp @ 7200 rpm(auto), 250 hp @ 8500 rpm(manual)
Torque : 164 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm(auto), 159 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm(manual)
Redline : 7500 rpm(auto), 9000 rpm(manual)
Top speed : 140 mph(estimated)
0-60 mph : 6.0 sec.(manual)
0-¼ mile : 14.5 sec @ 94.0 mph(manual)
Curb Weight : 2970 lbs(estimated)
Overall length : 174.3 in.
Wheelbase : 106.4 in.
Overall Width : 69.7 in.
Height : 52.8 in.
Competitors :
2002-2003 Acura RSX Type-S
2003-2004 Nissan 350Z
2004-2005 Subaru Impreza WRX
Overall length 174.6 in.
Overall width 69.7 in.
Overall height 52.8 in.
Wheelbase 106.3 in.
Track (front/rear) 59.1 in. / 59.3 in.
Seating capacity 4 persons
Engine Water-cooled, two-rotor
Transmission 6-speed manual
Suspension Double-wishbone/Multi-link (front/rear)
Brakes Ventilated disc (front & rear)
Tires 225/45R18 (front & rear)
Wheels 18 x 8JJ (front & rear)
Engine Displacement 1.3L
HP/RPM 250@8500 rpm (targeted)
Torque/RPM 159@5500 rpm (targeted)
Mazda's new RX-8 stands tall, on 4 "18 (inch) wheels.
The RX-8 employs an innovative "Freestyle Door System" without central pillars, which provides easier access to the rear seats than that offered by conventional sedans out on the roads today. The large front door features a new and innovative double-action hinge: first the door extends out and forward, then it rotates to open. The rear doors are rear-hinged and open 90 degrees, creating a wide opening area for easy access and exiting.
The RENESIS, Mazda's new-generation rotary engine, is mounted on the RX-8. The RENESIS stands for "The RE (Rotary Engine)'s GENESIS" or the rotary engine for the new millennium. The engine produces horsepower of 250 @ 8500 rpm , the highest power density ever achieved by a naturally aspirated rotary engine for a road-going automobile. The RENESIS is designed to qualify for stringent emission standards, by greatly reducing major pollutants in the exhaust gas to very low levels.
The six-speed manual version of Mazda's RENESIS rotary-powered RX-8 gets more power than the automatic version, and comes standard with sports suspension. The 250 hp manual costs $1500 more than the 210 hp automatic.
Base price : $25,180 Get a free price quote
Engine : 2-rotor Wankel, front engine RWD
Displacement : 1,308 cc
Valve : n/a
Transmission : 5-spd automanual, 6-spd manual
Suspension : F - Independent double wishbone
R - Independent five-link
Brakes : F - Vented discs
R - Vented discs
Horsepower : 210 hp @ 7200 rpm(auto), 250 hp @ 8500 rpm(manual)
Torque : 164 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm(auto), 159 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm(manual)
Redline : 7500 rpm(auto), 9000 rpm(manual)
Top speed : 140 mph(estimated)
0-60 mph : 6.0 sec.(manual)
0-¼ mile : 14.5 sec @ 94.0 mph(manual)
Curb Weight : 2970 lbs(estimated)
Overall length : 174.3 in.
Wheelbase : 106.4 in.
Overall Width : 69.7 in.
Height : 52.8 in.
Competitors :
2002-2003 Acura RSX Type-S
2003-2004 Nissan 350Z
2004-2005 Subaru Impreza WRX
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