Mazda RX-8
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Mazda’s uncompromising pursuit of driving enjoyment has resulted in the development of the exhilarating Mazda RX-8. With a combination of inimitably appealing sports-car styling whilst comfortably accommodating four adults thanks to a user-friendly four-door four-seat layout, the RX-8 not only delivers but surpasses all expectations. Powered by the breathtaking RENESIS rotary engine, this light, compact, naturally aspirated twin-rotor unit screams ‘Zoom-Zoom’. Matched to a 6-speed manual or 6-speed Activematic transmission (RX-8 Luxury), the RX-8’s responsiveness can only be described as outstanding. Handling precision is assured with its advanced front-midship layout; long wheelbase; a light, rigid body structure and revised suspension system. Available in two variants; RX-8 Luxury or the leaner, meaner, performance focused RX-8 GT.
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| powertrain | Luxury | GT |
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| Engine type | Front-midship RENESIS - 2 rotors in-line, naturally aspirated, multi-sideport | Front-midship RENESIS - 2 rotors in-line, naturally aspirated, multi-sideport |
| Engine capacity | 1,308 (654 x 2) cc | 1,308 (654 x 2) cc |
| Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 | 10.0 : 1 |
| Maximum power man | 170 kW @ 8,200 rpm | 170 kW @ 8,200 rpm |
| Maximum power auto | 158 kW @ 7,500 rpm | - |
| Maximum torque man | 211 Nm @ 5,500 rpm | 211 Nm @ 5,500 rpm |
| Maximum torque auto auto | 211 Nm @ 5,500 rpm | - |
| Fuel system | Multipoint electronic fuel injection | Multipoint electronic fuel injection |
| Fuel tank capacity | 65 litres | 65 litres |
| Recommended fuel | Premium unleaded (95RON or higher) | Premium unleaded (95RON or higher) |
| Fuel consumption man (combined) | 12.9 litres per 100km | 12.9 litres per 100km |
| Fuel consumption auto (combined) | 12.1 litres per 100km | - |
| Manual transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Activematic (auto) transmission | 6-speed | - |
| Gear ratio 1st - man/auto | 3.815/3.538 | 3.815 |
| Gear ratio 2nd | 2.260/2.060 | 2.260 |
| Gear ratio 3rd | 1.640/1.404 | 1.640 |
| Gear ratio 4th | 1.259/1.000 | 1.259 |
| Gear ratio 5th | 1.000/0.713 | 1.000 |
| Gear ratio 6th | 0.787/0.582 | 0.787 |
| Gear ratio reverse | 3.603/3.168 | 3.603 |
| Gear ratio final drive | 4.777/4.300 | 4.777 |
