(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 | 1345 kg / 2965 lb / 2965 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 | 140.9 kW / 191.6 hp / 191.6 hp at 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 220.0 Nm / 162.3 lbft / 162.3 lbft at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | 7500 rpm / 7500 rpm / 7500 rpm |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 139.0 kW / 189.0 bhp / 189.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | Y | Specific output | 72.2 kW/l / 1.609 bhp/cu in / 1.609 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 84.10 Nm/l / 0.736 lbft/cu in / 0.736 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | M | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.76 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.44 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 223 km/h / 139 mph / 139 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 140.52 kW/ton / 191.05 bhp/ton / 191.05 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 7.20 s / 7.20 s / 7.20 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 15.1 l/100km / 18.7 mi/UK gal / 15.6 mi/US gal |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 8.3 l/100km / 34.0 mi/UK gal / 28.3 mi/US gal | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 10.8 l/100km / 26.2 mi/UK gal / 21.8 mi/US gal | |
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 267 g/km / 430 g/mi / 430 g/mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | I.DW. | Suspension rear | I.MultiLi. |
| Wheels front | 7.5JJ x 16 | Wheels rear | 7.5JJ x 16 |
| Tyres front | 225/50 R 16 | Tyres rear | 225/50 R 16 |
| Brakes front | VeDi | Brakes rear | ventilated disc,S, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | 303 mm / 11.9 in / 11.9 in | Brake diameter rear | 302 mm / 11.9 in / 11.9 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mazda RX-8
