2010 RX-8 ![]() |
These are standard specifications - not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
The 2009 Mazda RX-8 measures 69.70 inches in width, 174.30 inches in length, and has a wheelbase of 106.40 inches. For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
| 2009 Mazda RX-8 2-DR. w/SAB | |
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| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive | ![]() |
2009 Mazda RX-8 Specifications |
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| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis | Unibody |
| Production Years for Series | 2009 - |
| Price | MSRP: $26,435-31,930 Invoice: $24,450-29,520 |
| Weight | 3083 lbs | 1398.425 kg |
| MPG City | 16 |
| MPG Highway | 22 |
| Introduced At | 2008 North American International Auto Show |
| Performance | |
| Coefficient of Drag | 0.31 |
RENESIS 2-rotor rotary
Engine Type : R2 1300 cc | 79.3 cu in. | 1.3 L.
232 HP (170.752 KW) @ 8500 RPM
159 Ft-Lbs (216 NM) @ 5500 RPM
Engine Type : R2 1300 cc | 79.3 cu in. | 1.3 L.
232 HP (170.752 KW) @ 8500 RPM
159 Ft-Lbs (216 NM) @ 5500 RPM
Engine Type : R2 1300 cc | 79.3 cu in. | 1.3 L.
212 HP (156.032 KW) @ 7500 RPM
159 Ft-Lbs (216 NM) @ 5500 RPM
212 HP (156.032 KW) @ 7500 RPM
159 Ft-Lbs (216 NM) @ 5500 RPM
Transmission:
6 Manual , 6 Automatic Sport
6 Manual , 6 Automatic Sport
| Dimensions | |
| Seating Capacity | 4 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Exterior | |
| Length | 174.3 in | 4427 mm. |
| Width | 69.7 in | 1770 mm. |
| Height | 52.8 in | 1341 mm. |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 2703 mm. |
| Front Track | 58.9 in | 1496 mm. |
| Rear Track | 58.9 in | 1496 mm. |
| Ground Clearance | 4.7 in | 119 mm. |
| Interior | |
| Front Headroom | 38.2 in | 970 mm. |
| Rear Headroom | 36.8 in | 935 mm. |
| Front Legroom | 42.7 in | 1085 mm. |
| Rear Legroom | 32.2 in | 818 mm. |
| Front Hip Room | 53.3 in | 1354 mm. |
| Rear Hip Room | 48.1 in | 1222 mm. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 1392 mm. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 1394 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 |
| Steering | |
| Rack and Pinion | |
| Steering Overall Ratio | 16.43:1 |
| Turns lock to lock | 2.99 |
| Turning Circle | 34.8 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Front Brake Size | 11.9 in | 302 mm. |
| Rear Brake Size | 12.7 in | 323 mm. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
| Tires | Front : 225/55R16 Bridgestone |
| Wheels | Five-spoke 16x7.5J |
The 2009 Mazda RX-8 measures 69.70 inches in width, 174.30 inches in length, and has a wheelbase of 106.40 inches. For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
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