2009 Mazda RX-8 Technical Specifications and data. Engine, Dimensions and Mechanical details. (RX8)

2009 Mazda RX-8 Specifications
Engine Location	Front
Drive Type	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis	Unibody
Production Years for Series	2009 -
Weight	3083 lbs \| 1398.4 kg
MPG City	16
MPG Highway	22
Introduced At	2008 North American International Auto Show

Performance
Coefficient of Drag	0.31

Engine [Optional Engines]
Engine Configuration	R
Cylinders	2
Engine	RENESIS 2-rotor rotary
Aspiration/Induction	Normal
Displacement	1.30 L \| 79.3 cu in. \| 1299.7 cc.
Horsepower	232.00 HP (170.8 KW) @ 8500.00 RPM
Torque	159.00 Ft-Lbs (215.6 NM) @ 5500.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio	13.3 LB / HP
HP / Liter	178.5 BHP / Liter
Redline	9000
Compression Ratio	10.0 : 1
Fuel Type	Gasoline - Petrol
Fuel Feed	Fuel Injected
	Multi-port Electronic Fuel Injection

Dimensions
Seating Capacity	4
Doors	4
Exterior
Length	174.301 in \| 4427.2 mm.
Width	69.701 in \| 1770.4 mm.
Height	52.801 in \| 1341.1 mm.
Wheelbase	106.401 in \| 2702.6 mm.
Front Track	58.901 in \| 1496.1 mm.
Rear Track	58.901 in \| 1496.1 mm.
Ground Clearance	4.701 in \| 119.4 mm.
Interior
Front Headroom	38.201 in \| 970.3 mm.
Rear Headroom	36.801 in \| 934.7 mm.
Front Legroom	42.701 in \| 1084.6 mm.
Rear Legroom	32.201 in \| 817.9 mm.
Front Hip Room	53.31 in \| 1354.1 mm.
Rear Hip Room	48.11 in \| 1222 mm.
Front Shoulder Room	54.801 in \| 1391.9 mm.
Rear Shoulder Room	54.901 in \| 1394.5 mm.
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Suspension
Suspension	Front : Aluminum double-wishbone; mono-tube gas-filled shock absorbers Rear : Multi-link; mono-tube gas-filled shock absorbers

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2009 Mazda RX-8 Specifications