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MazdaRX-82011Compare Trims $26,795 - $32,960 Price range (MSRP) Mazda RX-8 For Sale 16/22 mpg City/Hwy 232 hp Horsepower N/A Mazda RX-8 Review and Specs Select configuration:R3 ManualMazda RX-8 R3$32,290Starting Price (MSRP)Mazda RX-8 R3 For Sale Select configuration:Sport ManualMazda RX-8 Sport$26,795Starting Price (MSRP)Mazda RX-8 Sport For Sale Select configuration:Sport Automatic $26,795Grand Touring Manual $32,260Grand Touring Automatic $32,960Select Configuration What are the differences between the Mazda RX-8 R3 and Sport?

Overview

Engine 1.3L Rotary Gas Engine 1.3L Rotary Gas Transmission 6-Speed Manual Transmission 6-Speed Manual Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive Fuel Economy City: 16 MPG Hwy: 22 MPG Fuel Economy City: 16 MPG Hwy: 22 MPG Fuel Tank Capacity 16.9 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 16.9 gallons Seating Capacity 4 seater Seating Capacity 4 seater Trunk Volume 7.6 ft³ Trunk Volume 7.6 ft³

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine 1.3L Rotary Gas 1.3L Rotary Gas Horsepower 232 hp @ 8500 rpm 232 hp @ 8500 rpm Torque 159 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm 159 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm Transmission 6-Speed Manual 6-Speed Manual Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight 3,065 lbs 3,065 lbs Now Buzzing First Drive 2023 Toyota Crown First Drive Review: A Tale Of Two Hybrids Sports Cars 2023 BMW M2 Coming With Optional Center-Lock Wheels Crash Watch A Seventh-Gen Toyota Hilux Truck Launch Into The Air After Losing Control Auctions One-Off Plymouth Barracuda Four-Door Is A Muscle Car Unicorn Tuning 700-Horsepower 2023 Nissan Z By AMS Performance Hits Nine-Second Quarter Mile Electric Vehicles Rivian Angers R1T Customers By Removing A Desirable Feature From The Electric Truck

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined 18 MPG 18 MPG City 16 MPG 16 MPG Highway 22 MPG 22 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year 10.4 Tons/yr 10.4 Tons/yr EPA rating 4 4

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity 16.9 gallons 16.9 gallons Cruising Range City 270.4 miles 270.4 miles Cruising Range Highway 371.8 miles 371.8 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length 175.6 in 175.6 in Height 52.8 in 52.8 in Max Width 69.7 in 69.7 in Front Width 59.3 in 59.1 in Rear Width 59.4 in 59.3 in Wheelbase 106.3 in 106.3 in Ground Clearance 4.7 in 4.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity 4 seater 4 seater Front Seat Leg Room 42.7 in 42.7 in Front Seat Headroom 38.2 in 38.2 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 54.8 in 54.8 in Front Seat Hip Room 53.3 in 53.3 in Rear Seat Leg Room 32.2 in 32.2 in Rear Seat Headroom 36.8 in 36.8 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 54.9 in 54.9 in Rear Seat Hip Room 48.1 in 48.1 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume 7.6 ft³ 7.6 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type Pwr rack & pinion Pwr rack & pinion Turning Diameter 34.8 ft 34.8 ft Turning Diameter Wall to Wall 37.4 ft 37.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Aluminum Wheels Front Wheel Size 19" x 8.0" 18" x 8.0" Rear Wheel Size 19" x 8.0" 18" x 8.0"

Suspension

Front Suspension Double Wishbone Double Wishbone Rear Suspension Multi-Link Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire P225/40R19 P225/45R18 Rear Tire P225/40R19 P225/45R18

Colors and Materials

Standard Interior Materials

Black/Gray, Leather/cloth seat trim Black, Cloth seat trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection Standard Not Available Premium Sound System Standard Not Available Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard MP3 Player Standard Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats Standard Standard Cloth Seats Standard Standard Leather Seats Standard Not Available Leather Steering Wheel Standard Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard A/C Standard Standard Cruise Control Standard Standard Keyless Entry Standard Standard Remote Trunk Release Standard Standard Universal Garage Door Opener Standard Not Available Keyless Start Standard Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

ABS Standard Standard Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard Stability Control Standard Not Available Traction Control Standard Not Available

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag Standard Standard Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

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