2007 Mazda RX-8 Specifications
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1.3L Rotary engine |
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6-Speed Sport Mode AT |
6-Speed MT |
| Horsepower SAE net hp* |
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212 @ 7200 rpm |
232 @ 8500 rpm |
| Torque SAE net lb.ft. |
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159 @ 5000 rpm |
159 @ 5500 rpm |
| Redline |
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| Displacement |
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654cc x 2 |
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| Compression Ratio |
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10.0:1 |
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| Fuel System |
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Electro magnetic |
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| Recommended Fuel |
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Premium (unleaded) |
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| Type |
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Front rotary engine/rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission |
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6-speed Sport mode automatic transmission with paddle shifters |
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6-speed manual with short throw shifter |
| Gear ratios: |
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6 AT |
6 MT |
| 1st |
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3.538 |
3.760 |
| 2nd |
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2.060 |
2.269 |
| 3rd |
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1.404 |
1.645 |
| 4th |
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1.000 |
1.187 |
| 5th |
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0.713 |
1.000 |
| 6th |
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0.582 |
0.843 |
| Reverse |
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3.168 |
3.564 |
| Final Drive |
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4.300 |
4.444 |
| Clutch type |
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Single dry plate, (diaphragm spring) (Except AT) |
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| Frame |
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Unit body (Monocoque), Power Plant Frame (PPF) |
| Suspension |
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Sport tuned suspension with independent front double wishbone, rear multi-link, gas-filled shock absorbers, front strut tower bar, front and rear stabilizer bars |
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| Steering |
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Direct drive electronically assisted steering |
| Steering Ratio |
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16.43:1 |
| Steering Wheel Turns |
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2.99 (lock to lock) |
| Min. turning Circle |
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10.6 m curb to curb |
| Brakes |
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Power-assisted 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes
Anti-lock Braking System with EBFD
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) - GT model |
| Wheels |
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18" Alloy Wheels |
| Tires |
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225/45R18 |
| Curb Weight |
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6 AT - 1,404 kg / 6 MT 1,389 kg |
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| Battery |
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75D23L |
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| Alternator |
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12 Volt - 100amp |
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| Cold Cranking Capacity |
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490 A |
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| Ignition System |
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Pointless |
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| Seating |
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4 |
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| Engine Oil Capacity |
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6.7L |
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| Coolant Capacity |
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8.7L |
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| Washer Fluid Tank |
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3.5L |
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| Fuel Tank |
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60L |
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| Wheelbase |
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2,700 |
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| Track (Fr/Rr) |
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1,500/1,505 |
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| Overall Length |
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4,424 |
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| Overall Width |
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1,770 |
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| Overall Height |
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1,340 |
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| Ground Clearance |
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120 (laden) |
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| Headroom (Fr/Rr) |
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932/927 w/moonroof |
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| Headroom (Fr/Rr) |
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970/935 w/o moonroof |
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| Legroom (Fr/Rr) |
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1,084/817 |
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| Shoulder Room (Fr/Rr) |
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1,393/1,335 |
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| Hip Room (Fr/Rr) |
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1,355/1,222 |
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| Cargo Volume |
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290L |
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City |
Highway |
| 4-speed Sport mode AT |
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12.9L/100Km |
8.6L/100Km |
| 6-Speed Manual |
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12.8L/100Km |
9.2L/100Km |
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| Acceleration MT (0 - 100 km/h: sec) |
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6.0 |
| Coefficient of Drag (Cd) |
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0.31 |
| Weight Distribution % (fr/rr)) |
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48/52 |
*Horsepower calculated using SAE method, revised August 2004.
**Estimated fuel economy. Your actual fuel consumption may vary.