2008 Mazda RX-8 Sport specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
- 4dr Cpe Man Sport
- $26,435
- 4dr Cpe Auto Sport
- $26,435
- 4dr Cpe Man Touring
- $29,535
- 4dr Cpe Auto Touring
- $30,335
- 4dr Cpe Man Grand Touring
- $31,070
- 4dr Cpe Man 40th Anniversary
- $31,370
- 4dr Cpe Auto Grand Touring
- $31,770
- 4dr Cpe Auto 40th Anniversary
- $32,070
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Black
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas Rotary
Engine Type
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16 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
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232 hp
Horsepower
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4
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Pwr
Brake Type
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4-wheel
Brake ABS System
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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11.9 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.7 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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Gas Rotary
Engine Type
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1.3L/80
Displacement
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232 @ 8500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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159 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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M/T
6-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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16 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
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8.7 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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N/A
Liftover Height
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37 in
Second Head Room
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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59 in
Track Width, Front
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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106 in
Wheelbase
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89 ft³
Passenger Volume
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4
Passenger Capacity
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38 in
Front Head Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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174 in
Length, Overall
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53 in
Height, Overall
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48 in
Second Hip Room
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8 ft³
Trunk Volume
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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32 in
Second Leg Room
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Steering
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Suspension
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
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Not Available
Spare Tire Size
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Not Available in
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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18 x 8.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Not Available
Spare Wheel Material
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P225/45R18
Rear Tire Size
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P225/45R18
Front Tire Size
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18 x 8.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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3,053 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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