These are standard specifications for the 2008 Mazda RX-8, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Automatic Shiftable
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Tochigi Fuji torque sensing limited-slip differential | |
| Production Years for Series : | 2003 - 2008 |
| Price : | MSRP: $26,435-32,070 Invoice: $24,455-29,655 |
| Weight : | 3854 lbs | 1748.145 kg |
| MPG City : | 16 |
| MPG Highway : | 23 |
| Introduced At : | 2001 Detroit MI |
Engine & Transmission
| Rotary | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1300 cc | 79.3 cu in. | 1.3 L. |
| Power : | 212 HP (156.032 KW) @ 7500 RPM |
| Torque : | 159 Ft-Lbs (216 NM) @ 5500 RPM |
6 Automatic Shiftable
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2008 Mazda RX-8 2-DR. w/SAB | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : |  |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | |
Recall
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mazda North American Operations |
| Mfr Report Date | 20030410 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V402000 |
| Summary | Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and 2004 MPV vehicles nationwide. Mazda is also recalling 2005-2006 MPV vehicles in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Islands. On July 9, 2019 this recall was expanded to include certain 2004-2011 RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-354 but have not yet been repaired. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. |
| Consequence | An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018. Mailing to the affected RX-8 owners began July 6, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: With the addition of the RX-8 vehicles, this recall fully supersedes recall 16V354. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mazda North American Operations |
| Mfr Report Date | 20030410 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V354000 |
| Summary | Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles. Heat from the engine and the exhaust may cause the main fuel pump pipe to crack. |
| Consequence | If the fuel pump pipe cracks, fuel may leak, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump filter kit, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1017E. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mazda North American Operations |
| Mfr Report Date | 20030410 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V474000 |
| Summary | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2008 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture. |
| Consequence | In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1417G. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-382. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mazda North American Operations |
| Mfr Report Date | 20030410 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V793000 |
| Summary | Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles manufactured April 10, 2003, to February 18, 2008. The affected vehicles have fuel pump sealing rings that may deteriorate due to exposure to heat from the engine or exhaust pipe. |
| Consequence | The deteriorated seals may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump sealing ring set and add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0516J. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mazda North American Operations |
| Mfr Report Date | 20040701 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V404000 |
| Summary | Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Mazda MPV vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. On July 9, 2019 this recall was expanded to include certain 2005-2009 RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under 17V-011 but have not yet been repaired. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. |
| Consequence | An inflator explosion may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018 for MPV vehicles. The recall began July 9, 2019 for RX-8 vehicles. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: With the addition of the RX-8 vehicles, this recall fully supersedes recall 17V-011. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2008 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $27,958 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $57,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $238,880 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.39 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2008 Mazda RX-8?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2008 Mazda RX-8? A: The 2008 Mazda RX-8 has a wheelbase size of 106.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2008 Mazda RX-8? A: The 2008 Mazda RX-8 has a length of 174.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2008 Mazda RX-8? A: The 2008 Mazda RX-8 has a width of 69.70 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2008 Mazda RX-8 have?A: The 2008 Mazda RX-8 has 38.20 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2008 Mazda RX-8 have?A: The 2008 Mazda RX-8 has legroom of 42.70 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2008 Mazda RX-8? A: The 2008 Mazda RX-8 was a Coupe.Q: How much did the 2008 Mazda RX-8 cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2008 Mazda RX-8 had an MSRP of $26,435 - $$32,070 (USD).Q: What engine did the 2008 Mazda RX-8 have? A: The engine powering the 2008 Mazda RX-8 was a Rotary (1300 cc | 79.3 cu in. | 1.3 L.) with 212 HP (156.032 KW) @ 7500 RPM and 159 Ft-Lbs (216 NM) @ 5500 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 2008 Mazda RX-8 have? A: The 2008 Mazda RX-8 had a 6 speed Automatic Shiftable gearbox.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2008 Mazda RX-8? A: The 2008 Mazda RX-8 has a wheelbase size of 106.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2008 Mazda RX-8? A: The 2008 Mazda RX-8 has a length of 174.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2008 Mazda RX-8? A: The 2008 Mazda RX-8 has a width of 69.70 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2008 Mazda RX-8 have?A: The 2008 Mazda RX-8 has 38.20 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2008 Mazda RX-8 have?A: The 2008 Mazda RX-8 has legroom of 42.70 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2008 Mazda RX-8? A: The 2008 Mazda RX-8 was a Coupe.Q: How much did the 2008 Mazda RX-8 cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2008 Mazda RX-8 had an MSRP of $26,435 - $$32,070 (USD).Q: What engine did the 2008 Mazda RX-8 have? A: The engine powering the 2008 Mazda RX-8 was a Rotary (1300 cc | 79.3 cu in. | 1.3 L.) with 212 HP (156.032 KW) @ 7500 RPM and 159 Ft-Lbs (216 NM) @ 5500 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 2008 Mazda RX-8 have? A: The 2008 Mazda RX-8 had a 6 speed Automatic Shiftable gearbox. Similarly Sized Vehicles
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