2008 Mazda RX-8 Specifications

Specifications

2004 2005 2006 2008

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

Transmission:
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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2008 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$27,958
Avg. Household Income :	$57,000
Avg. Home :	$238,880
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.39

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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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.