(2001 model)
| Marque (make) | Mazda | Issued from | 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | RX-8 | Issued until | |
| Serie | RX-8 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Mazda Motor Corp. | Country | JP,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4430 mm / 174.4 in / 174.4 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1770 mm / 69.7 in / 69.7 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.64 |
| Height | 1340 mm / 52.8 in / 52.8 in | Total (curb) weight | 1350 kg / 2976 lb / 2976 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm / 106.3 in / 106.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1500 mm / 59.1 in / 59.1 in | Weight distribution (front) | 50.0 % / 50.0 % / 50.0 % |
| Track rear | 1505 mm / 59.3 in / 59.3 in | Fuel capacity | 61 l / 13.4 UK gal / 16.1 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | 0.3 | Frontal Area | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | R | Total number of valves | |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mazda | Valves per cylinder | |
| Engine construction | Bore | ||
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | ||
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 2616 cm3 / 159.6 cu in / 159.6 cu in | |
| Cam Design | Unitary capacity | 1308.00 cm3/cylinder / 79.819 cu in/cylinder / 79.819 cu in/cylinder | |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 169.3 kW / 230.2 hp / 230.2 hp at 8200 rpm / 8200 rpm / 8200 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 211.0 Nm / 155.6 lbft / 155.6 lbft at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | 9000 rpm / 9000 rpm / 9000 rpm |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 167.0 kW / 227.1 bhp / 227.1 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | Y | Specific output | 86.8 kW/l / 1.934 bhp/cu in / 1.934 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 80.66 Nm/l / 0.706 lbft/cu in / 0.706 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | M | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.84 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.44 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 5.50 s / 5.50 s / 5.50 s | Top (maximal) speed | 229 km/h / 142 mph / 142 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 7.10 s / 7.10 s / 7.10 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 168.15 kW/ton / 228.62 bhp/ton / 228.62 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 15.8 l/100km / 17.9 mi/UK gal / 14.9 mi/US gal | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 18.10 s / 18.10 s / 18.10 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 8.9 l/100km / 31.7 mi/UK gal / 26.4 mi/US gal |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 11.4 l/100km / 24.8 mi/UK gal / 20.6 mi/US gal | |
| 0-Quarter-mile time | 15.30 s / 15.30 s / 15.30 s (top 93 km/h / 58 mph / 58 mph) | Fuel consumption, Euro | |
| 0-Kilometer time | 27.30 s / 27.30 s / 27.30 s | CO2 emissions | 284 g/km / 457 g/mi / 457 g/mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3 | Turning circle | 11.20 m / 36.75 ft / 36.75 ft |
| Suspension front | I.DW. | Suspension rear | I.MultiLi. |
| Wheels front | 8JJ x 18 | Wheels rear | 8JJ x 18 |
| Tyres front | 225/45 R 18 | Tyres rear | 225/45 R 18 |
| Brakes front | VeDi | Brakes rear | ventilated disc,S, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | 323 mm / 12.7 in / 12.7 in | Brake diameter rear | 302 mm / 11.9 in / 11.9 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mazda RX-8
