Mazda2003 RX-8 (231) Specs

2003 Mazda RX-8 (231) Specifications & Performance

2003 - 2010

Tech Specs Summary


1.3 L Rotary 2

146 mph

6.4 seconds

228 BHP

25.2 mpg

4 Doors

2+2 Seats

290 L
kg
1,379 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
146 mph
0-62 mph
6.4 seconds
0-60 mph
6.2 seconds
Power-to-Weight
165 BHP/Tonne
Power
228 BHP
Torque
156 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
25.2 mpg
Urban
18.1 mpg
Extra Urban
32.5 mpg
Total Range
338 Miles
CO2 Emissions
284 g/Km

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.3 Litre
1,308 cc
Configuration
Rotary 2
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
228 BHP @ 8,200 RPM
231 ps @ 8,200 RPM
Peak Torque
156 lb·ft @ 5,500 RPM
211 N·m @ 5,500 RPM
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
10:1
Specific Output
174 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
114 BHP

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
6 Gears
Tyre Sizes
225/45 ZR18
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Vented Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Sports Coupé
Doors
4
Seats
2+2
Cargo Space
290 L
Turning Circle
10.6 m
Kerb Weight
1,379 kg
Gross Weight
1,815 kg
Maximum Payload
436 kg
Tow Capacity
695-1,200 kg
Length
4,430 mm
Width
1,770 mm
Height
1,340 mm
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
Front Track
1,500 mm
Rear Track
1,505 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Registered On / After 23/03/2006
Band M
£790
Registered Before 23/03/2006
Band K
£445
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.3

Performance Rating3.1
Environment Rating1.5
Practicality Rating2.2

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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