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2008 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring (6-speed Manual)

4dr Coupe

1.3L Naturally Aspirated RENESIS Twin-rotor Rotary
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
5.9 sec

0-60 mph

14.4 sec

@ 96 mph

Horsepower • Torque
232 hp

Power

159 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,053 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2008

Make:

Mazda

Model:

RX-8

Trim:

Grand Touring (6-speed Manual)

Style:

4dr Coupe

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,053 lbs

Length:

174.3 in.

Width:

69.7 in.

Height:

52.8 in.

Wheelbase:

106.4 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.31

Weight Distribution:

Front: 50.0% | Rear: 50.0%

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

232 hp @ 8,500 rpm

Torque:

159 ft-lbs @ 5,500 rpm

Engine:

1.3L Naturally Aspirated RENESIS Twin-rotor Rotary

Displacement:

1.308 liters

Engine Config:

Front

Redline:

9,000 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):

5.87 sec

0-60 mph:

6.28 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

15.46 sec

0-100 mph:

15.87 sec

60-130 mph:

23.49 sec

100-150 mph:

36.22 sec

Top Speed:

154 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.29 sec @ 75.9 mph

¼ mile:

14.39 sec @ 96.0 mph

½ mile:

22.67 sec @ 119.0 mph

1 mile:

36.48 sec @ 138.8 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

225/45R18

Rear Tires:

225/45R18

Tire Compound:

Performance All-seasons

Transmission:

6-speed Manual

Final Drive:

4.444

Gear Ratios

1: 3.76

2: 2.269

3: 1.645

4: 1.187

5: 1

6: 0.843

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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