2010 Mazda RX-8 Specifications

Specifications

2009 2010 2011

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Monocoque
Production Years for Series :	2009 -
Price :	MSRP: $26,495-32,665 Invoice: $24,525-30,215
Weight :	3111 lbs \| 1411.126 kg
MPG City :	16
MPG Highway :	23
Introduced At :	2008 North American International Auto Show

Performance

Coefficient of Drag :	0.30

Engine & Transmission

Rotary 2
Displacement :	1308 cc \| 79.8 cu in. \| 1.3 L.
Power :	212 BHP (156.032 KW) @ 7500 RPM
Torque :	159 Ft-Lbs (216 NM) @ 5500 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 105 mm.
Stroke :	3.2 in \| 80 mm.
Compression :	10.0:1
Cylinder Block :	Aluminum
Multi-port Electronic Fuel Injection
Redline :	7500 RPM

Rotary 2
Displacement :	1308 cc \| 79.8 cu in. \| 1.3 L.
Power :	232 BHP (170.752 KW) @ 8500 RPM
Torque :	159 Ft-Lbs (216 NM) @ 5500 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 105 mm.
Stroke :	3.2 in \| 80 mm.
Compression :	10.0:1
Redline :	9000 RPM

Transmission:
6 Automatic with steering-wheel mounted manual shift paddles , 6 Manual Limited-Slip Differential

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.538
2nd Gear :	2.060
3rd Gear :	1.404
4th Gear :	1.000
5th Gear :	0.713
6th Gear :	0.582

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2010 Mazda RX-8 2-DR. w/SAB
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Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :

Recall

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer	Mazda North American Operations
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V744000
Summary	Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 RX-8 and 2006-2007 MazdaSpeed6 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the fuel pump mounting rings.
Consequence	A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy	Dealers will install new fuel pump mounting rings. Dealers will also add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank on RX-8 vehicles. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5121I.
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.nhtsa.gov.

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	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer	Mazda North American Operations
Mfr Report Date	20080311
NHTSA Campaign ID	18V403000
Summary	Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Mazda RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under recall 18V-017 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 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 one, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: This recall supersedes recall 18V017.
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	20090601
NHTSA Campaign ID	19V488000
Summary	Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Mazda RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under recall 18V-716 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 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 one, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F.
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

2010 Averages

Avg. Home :	$184,000
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$2.74
Avg. Stamp :	$0
Total Car Production :	7,743,093

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

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2010 Mazda RX-8? A: The 2010 Mazda RX-8 has a wheelbase size of 106.30 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2010 Mazda RX-8? A: The 2010 Mazda RX-8 has a length of 175.60 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2010 Mazda RX-8? A: The 2010 Mazda RX-8 has a width of 69.70 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2010 Mazda RX-8 have?A: The 2010 Mazda RX-8 has 38.20 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2010 Mazda RX-8 have?A: The 2010 Mazda RX-8 has legroom of 42.70 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2010 Mazda RX-8? A: The 2010 Mazda RX-8 was a Coupe.

Q: How much did the 2010 Mazda RX-8 cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2010 Mazda RX-8 had an MSRP of $26,495 - $$32,665 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2010 Mazda RX-8 have? A: The 2010 Mazda RX-8 had the following engine options: Rotary 2 (1308 cc | 79.8 cu in. | 1.3 L.) with 212 BHP (156.032 KW) @ 7500 RPM and 159 Ft-Lbs (216 NM) @ 5500 RPM

Rotary 2 (1308 cc | 79.8 cu in. | 1.3 L.) with 232 BHP (170.752 KW) @ 8500 RPM and 159 Ft-Lbs (216 NM) @ 5500 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2010 Mazda RX-8 have? A: The 2010 Mazda RX-8 had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Automatic with steering-wheel mounted manual shift paddles, 6 speed Manual Limited-Slip Differential.