|
| Engine
|
2004
Mazda RX-8 |
| Type |
RENESIS
13B twin rotor |
| Displacement (cu in/cc) |
1.3L |
| Bore x Stroke (in) |
N/A |
| Compression Ratio |
10.0:1 |
| Output (SAE net) |
4-speed automatic |
197 hp @ 7200 rpm |
| 6-speed manual |
238 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Torque (SAE net) |
4-speed automatic |
164 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| 6-speed manual |
159 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm |
| Redline |
4-speed automatic |
7500 rpm |
| 6-speed manual |
9000 rpm |
| Transmission |
4-Speed
automatic |
6-Speed
manual |
| Type |
Rear-wheel
drive |
| Gear Ratios |
4AT |
6MT |
| 1st |
2.79 |
3.76 |
| 2nd |
1.55 |
2.27 |
| 3rd |
1.00 |
1.65 |
| 4th |
0.69 |
1.19 |
| 5th |
- |
1.00 |
| 6th |
- |
0.84 |
| Final Drive |
4.44 |
4.44 |
| Steering
and Brakes |
2004
Mazda RX-8 |
| Steering
Type |
Electric
power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning
Diameter (ft) |
36.8
wall to wall, 34.8 curb to curb |
| Turns
Lock to Lock |
2.99 |
| Brakes |
Type
|
4-way ventilated disc
with ABS |
|
Front
|
4AT:
11.9 standard, 12.7 optional
|
| 6MT:
12.7
|
|
Rear
|
11.9 |
| Capacities |
2004
Mazda RX-8 |
| EPA Passenger Volume
(cu ft) |
TBD |
| EPA Cargo Volume (cu ft) |
7.6 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) |
15.9 |
| Cooling System (qts) |
8.7 |
| Crankcase (qts) |
6MT: 6.7, 4AT: 6.0 |
| Curb
Weight Lbs. |
Transmission
|
2004
Mazda RX-8 |
| Manual |
4-Speed Automatic
|
3029 |
|
6-Speed Manual
|
3053 |
| GVWR |
4-Speed Automatic
|
3854 |
|
6-Speed Manual
|
3810 |
| Weight
Distribution, % front/rear |
50:50 |
| Suspension |
2004
Mazda RX-8 |
| Front |
Independent
double wishbone |
| Rear |
Independent multi-link |
| Wheels and
Tires |
2004
Mazda RX-8 |
| Tires |
P225/55R-16 Bridgestone
(4AT) |
| P 225/45R-18 Bridgestone
(4AT, 6MT) |
| Wheels |
16 x 7.5 (4AT), 18 x
8.0 (4AT, 6MT) |
| Exterior
Dimensions, inches (mm) |
2004
Mazda RX-8 |
| Length |
174.3
(4424) |
| Width |
69.7 (1770) |
| Height |
52.8
(1340) |
| Wheelbase |
106.4 (2700) |
| Minimum
Ground Clearance |
4.7
(120) |
| Track |
Front |
58.9 (1496) |
| Rear |
59.3
(1506) |
| Interior
Dimensions |
2004
Mazda RX-8
|
| Head room,
inches (mm) |
Front |
38.2 (970)
|
| Front w/ sunroof |
36.7(932)
|
| Rear |
36.8 (935)
|
| Rear w/ sunroof |
36.5 (927)
|
| Leg room, inches (mm) |
Front |
42.7 (1085)
|
| Rear |
32.2 (818)
|
| EPA Passenger Volume
(cu ft) |
TBD
|
| EPA Cargo Volume (cu ft) |
7.6
|
| Fuel
Economy |
MPG
(City / Highway) |
| 4-speed Automatic |
18
/ 25 |
| 6-speed Manual |
18 / 24 |
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