Page 10 of 06 Mazda RX-8 by Mazda USA
FEATURES
16-INCH ALLOY
18-INCH ALLOY
Product Changes and Options Availability:
Following publication of this brochure, certain changes in standard equipment, options,
prices and the like, or product delays may
have occurred which would not be included
in these pages. Your Mazda dealer is your
best source for up-to-date information.
Mazda reserves the right to change product
specifications at any time without incurring
obligations. Options shown or described
in this brochure are available at extra cost
and may be offered only in combination
with other options or subject to additional
ordering requirements or limitations.
BRILLIANT BLACK CLEARCOAT
Black Cloth, Black Leather, Black/Red Leather, Black/Chaparral Leather,
Sand Leather/Alcantara (RX-8 Shinka)
SUNLIGHT SILVER METALLIC
Black Cloth, Black Leather, Black/Red Leather
Black/Chaparral Leather
WHITEWATER PEARL MICA
Black Cloth, Black Leather, Black/Red Leather,
Sand Leather/Alcantara (RX-8 Shinka)
WINNING BLUE METALLIC
Black Cloth, Black Leather
PHANTOM BLUE MICA
Black Cloth, Black Leather
GALAXY GRAY MICA
Black Cloth, Black Leather, Black/Red Leather, Black/Chaparral
Leather, Sand Leather/Alcantara (RX-8 Shinka)
VELOCITY RED MICA
Black Cloth, Black Leather, Black/Red Leather, Black/Chaparral Leather
EXTERIOR COLORS
INTERIOR FABRICS
BLACK CLOTH
BLACK LEATHER
BLACK/RED LEATHER
BLACK/CHAPARRAL LEATHER
COPPER RED MICA (RX-8 SHINKA)
Sand Leather/Alcantara
SAND LEATHER/ALCANTARA
(RX-8 SHINKA)
RX-8
RX-8
6-speed
6-speed
SPECIFICATIONS
manual
Sport AT
Engine size and type
1.3-liter RENESIS 2-rotor rotary
1.3-liter RENESIS 2-rotor rotary
Compression ratio
10.0:1
10.0:1
Engine intake configuration
6-port
6-port
Horsepower, SAE Net
232 8500 rpm
212 7500 rpm
Torque, SAE Net lb-ft
159 5500 rpm
159 5500 rpm
Transmission
6-speed manual
6-speed Sport AT automatic
Drivetrain/layout
Front mid-engine/rear-wheel drive
Front mid-engine/rear-wheel drive
with Power Plant Frame
with Power Plant Frame
Steering ratio
16.4:1 (3.0 turns, lock-to-lock)
16.4:1 (3.0 turns, lock-to-lock)
Turning circle
34.8 feet, curb-to-curb
34.8 feet, curb-to-curb
Front brakes
12.7-inch ventilated discs
11.9-inch ventilated discs (std)
12.7-inch ventilated discs (avail)
Rear brakes
11.9-inch ventilated discs
11.9-inch ventilated discs
Fuel capacity/fuel requirement
15.9 U.S. gallons/premium
15.9 U.S. gallons/premium
unleaded gasoline
unleaded gasoline
EPA estimated fuel economy, mpg
18 city/24 highway
18 city/25 highway
Curb weight with popular options (lb)
3045
3075
RX-8
RX-8
6-speed
6-speed
DIMENSIONS (inches)
manual
Sport AT
Wheelbase/overall length
106.4/174.3
106.4/174.3
Overall width/height
69.7/52.8
69.7/52.8
Track, front/rear
58.9/59.3
58.9/59.3
Front headroom/legroom/shoulder room
38.2/42.7/54.8
38.2/42.7/54.8
Front headroom with moonroof
36.7
36.7
Rear headroom/legroom/shoulder room
36.8/32.2/54.9
36.8/32.2/54.9
Rear headroom with moonroof
36.5
36.5
Trunk volume, cubic feet
7.6
7.6
RX-8
RX-8
6-speed
6-speed
MECHANICAL FEATURES
manual
Sport AT
Dual engine-oil coolers
S
S
Lightweight carbon-fiber driveshaft
S
-
Tochigi-Fuji torque-sensing limited-slip differential
S
P
Rack-and-pinion steering with electric variable assist
S
S
Power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes
S
S
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
S
S
Upgraded brake system with larger front brake discs
S
P
Double-wishbone front suspension with light-alloy upper and lower arms,
S
S
strut-tower brace, coil springs and stabilizer bar
Sport-tuned multilink rear suspension with low-mounted coil springs
S
S
and stabilizer bar
Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
S
S
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Twin bright-tipped exhaust outlets
S
S
16-inch alloy wheels with 225/55R16 high-performance tires
S
18-inch alloy wheels with 225/45R18 high-performance tires
S
P Freestyle door system
S
S
Aluminum hood and rear doors
S
S
Flip-out rear quarter windows
S
S
In-glass radio antenna; rear window defogger
S
S
Dual body-color power remote mirrors
S
S
2-speed variable intermittent windshield wipers
S
S
Clear-lens halogen headlights with projector-type low beams
S
S
OPTIONS/PACKAGES
RX-8
Appearance Package: Front air dam, side and
O/A
rear aero flares (not available with front and
rear splash guards)
Rotary Accent Package: Polished front and rear
O/A
rotary accents
Navigation system:
O
DVD-based with retractable 7-inch LCD screen
SIRIUS Satellite Radio receiver kit
O/A
Rear wing spoiler
O/A
Fender strakes
O/A
Front and rear splash guards
O/A
(not available with Appearance Package)
In-dash 6-disc CD changer
O/A
Cassette player
O/A
Spare-tire mounting kit (trunk-mounted; includes
O
wheel, tire and mounting hardware)
All-weather floor mats
O/A
Alarm shock sensor upgrade
O/A
Cargo tray
O/A
Cargo organizer
O/A
Collapsible cargo carrier
O/A
Cargo net
O/A
Door-edge guards
O/A
Moonroof wind deflector
O/A
(Touring or Grand Touring models
RX-8 PACKAGES
WHEEL OPTIONS
RX-8
RX-8
6-speed
6-speed
INTERIOR FEATURES
manual
Sport AT
Dual front air bags*
S
S
Front seat-mounted side-impact air bags*
S
S
Side-impact air curtains with coverage for front and rear seats
S
S
3-point safety belts for all seating positions
S
S
Rear-seat LATCH tether child-seat anchors
S
S
Reclining front bucket seats
S
S
4-passenger seating with rear bucket seats and trunk pass-through
S
S
Cloth-trimmed upholstery; carpet floor mats
S
S
Center console with covered storage, dual cup holders and 12-volt power point
S
S
Rear console with covered storage and dual cup holders
S
S
Overhead console with sunglasses holder and front map lights
S
S
Power windows with drivers 1-touch-down feature
S
S
Power door locks with 2-stage unlocking (drivers door; all doors)
S
S
Remote keyless entry system with two transmitters
S
S
Cruise control
S
S
Tri-mode gauge lighting: blue (entry); white-on-black (daytime); red-on-black
S
S
(nighttime)
Digital speedometer with dual trip odometers
S
S
Center instrument-panel display for clock, audio system, climate control
S
S
and outside ambient temperature
Leather-wrapped 3-spoke tilt steering wheel with audio and cruise control
S
S
switches
Steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters for Sport AT automatic transmission
S
Leather-wrapped gearshift knob
S
S
Heater/defroster with CFC-free air conditioning and dust and pollen filter
S
S
100-watt AM/FM/CD stereo with 6 speakers, including 2 tweeters
S
S
Antitheft alarm system with engine immobilizer
S
S
RX-8 Sport Package
Includes the following features:
-Self-leveling Xenon HID
low-beam headlights
-Fog lights
-Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
with Traction Control System (TCS)
-Tochigi Fuji torque-sensing
limited-slip differential
(standard on 6-speed manual)
-18-inch wheels and tires
(standard on 6-speed manual)
-Larger front brakes
(standard on 6-speed manual)
-Sport-tuned suspension
(standard on 6-speed manual)
RX-8 Touring Package
Includes the following features
in addition to or in place of
RX-8 Sport:
-300-watt Bose 9-speaker
audio system with AudioPilot
automatic noise compensation
technology
-Power sliding-glass moonroof
-Auto-dimming mirror with
HomeLink
RX-8 Grand Touring Package
Includes the following features
in addition to or in place of
RX-8 Touring:
-Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry Start System
-Leather-trimmed seats
-8-way power drivers seat and
lumbar support
-Heated front seats
-Heated mirrors
-Faux-leather door trim
RX-8 Shinka Special Edition
(Limited Availability)
Includes the following features
in addition to or in place of
RX-8 Grand Touring:
-Sand leather/Alcantara trimmed seats
-SIRIUS Satellite Radio system
with a one-year subscription
-6-disc in-dash CD changer
-Bright-finish alloy wheels
-Urethane-foam-injected front-
suspension cross members
-Leather-wrapped parkingbrake handle
-Leather console lid cover
S: Standard O: Optional P: Package A: Dealer-available accessory : Not available
(
)
*Always wear your safety belt and secure children in the rear seat.
SIRIUS Satellite Radio reception requires a subscription and Mazda satellite radio receiver accessory kit.
Available only in the U.S., except Alaska and Hawaii.
ÜÜ ALCANTARA is non-woven suede made of Microfiber by TORAY INDUSTRIES,INC.
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