(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 | 4425 mm / 174.2 in / 174.2 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 | |
| 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 | 1510 mm / 59.4 in / 59.4 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | 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 | ||
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | at |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | at |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | |
| Catalytic converter | Y | Specific output | |
| Specific torque |
| Transmission type | M | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | VeDi | Brakes rear | ventilated disc,S, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mazda RX-8
