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2006 Mazda RX-8 6 Speed Manual 4DR Coupe

6 Speed Manual 4dr Coupe

$26,435 MSRP
1.3l Rotary
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
5.8 sec

0-60 mph

14.4 sec

@ 97 mph

Horsepower • Torque
232 hp

Power

159 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,045 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2006

Make:

Mazda

Model:

RX-8

Trim:

6 Speed Manual 4DR Coupe

Style:

6 Speed Manual 4dr Coupe

Base Price:

$26,435

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,045 lbs

Length:

174.3 in.

Width:

69.7 in.

Height:

52.8 in.

Wheelbase:

106.4 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.31

MPG:

18 city / 24 hwy

Fuel:

15.9 gal. / 334 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

232 hp @ 8,500 rpm

Torque:

159 ft-lbs @ 5,500 rpm

Engine:

1.3l Rotary

Displacement:

1.3 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.00 to 1

Valves:

6

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

9,300 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

5.8 sec

0-60 mph:

6.11 sec

0-100 mph:

16.34 sec

60-130 mph:

25.06 sec

100-150 mph:

53.82 sec

Top Speed:

152 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.22 sec @ 75 mph

¼ mile:

14.35 sec @ 96.6 mph

½ mile:

22.81 sec @ 115.9 mph

1 mile:

36.91 sec @ 134 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P225/45WR18

Rear Tires:

P225/45WR18

Tire Compound:

Performance

Transmission:

6-speed Manual

Final Drive:

4.44

Gear Ratios

1: 3.76

2: 2.27

3: 1.65

4: 1.19

5: 1

6: 0.84

R: 3.56

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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