All new 2009 Mazda RX-8 specifications include engine specs, transmission, drivetrain, bodystyle, color choices, standard features and options, and more. These vehicle specs will arm you with the knowledge you will need to shop for or compare cars.
Standard Equipment
INTERIOR
Seat Trim: Cloth front bucket seats-inc: integrated head restraints, passenger one touch walk-in function Mirrors: Illuminated visor vanity mirrors Convenience: Remote fuel door/hood/trunk lid release Tires: Warning lamps-inc: airbags, battery, brake, engine, fuel, high-beam, oil, seat belt, tire pressure Seats: Cloth front bucket seats-inc: integrated head restraints, passenger one touch walk-in function Rear bucket seats w/pass-through Locks: Pwr door locks w/illuminated switches Remote keyless entry-inc: illuminated entry Window: Pwr windows-inc: one-touch open/close, remote down, illuminated switches Rear window defogger w/auto-off feature
Standard Dimensions
BRAKES
Brake Type: Power Brake ABS System: 4-wheel Disc - Front (Yes or No): Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or No): Yes Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.7 x - TBD - Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.9 x - TBD -
CARGO AREA DIMENSIONS
Trunk Volume (cu.ft.): 7.6
COOLING SYSTEM
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 9.4
ELECTRICAL
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 110
ENGINE
Engine Type: Gas Rotary Displacement: 1.3L/80 Fuel System: MPFI SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 232 @ 8500 SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 159 @ 5500
(2) resettable trip odometers Alarm system w/engine immobilizer Aluminum & leather-wrapped shift knob Aluminum foot pedals & footrest Black gauges-inc: chrome bezels, white lettering, blue LED illumination w/red nighttime illumination Black scuff plates w/aluminum accents Center console-inc: pwr outlet Cigarette lighter w/ash tray Cloth front bucket seats-inc: integrated head restraints, passenger one touch walk-in function Cloth front bucket seats-inc: integrated head restraints, passenger one touch walk-in function Cup holders-inc: (2) front, (2) rear Cup holders-inc: (2) front, (2) rear Cup holders-inc: (2) front, (2) rear Front/rear carpeted floor mats Illuminated locking glove compartment Illuminated visor vanity mirrors Illuminated visor vanity mirrors Illuminated visor vanity mirrors In-glass rear antenna In-glass rear antenna In-glass rear antenna Leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel w/cruise & audio controls Lighting-inc: ignition key, door/overhead dimming, dual maplights Outside temp display Overhead console w/sunglass holder Pwr door locks w/illuminated switches Pwr windows-inc: one-touch open/close, remote down, illuminated switches Rear bucket seats w/pass-through Rear bucket seats w/pass-through Rear bucket seats w/pass-through Rear console w/covered storage Rear heat ducts Rear window defogger w/auto-off feature Rear window defogger w/auto-off feature Rear window defogger w/auto-off feature Remote fuel door/hood/trunk lid release Remote fuel door/hood/trunk lid release Remote keyless entry-inc: illuminated entry Remote keyless entry-inc: illuminated entry Tire pressure monitoring system Warning lamps-inc: airbags, battery, brake, engine, fuel, high-beam, oil, seat belt, tire pressure
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Passenger Capacity: 4 Passenger Volume (cu.ft.): 89.0 Front Head Room (in): 36.7 Front Head Room (in): 38.2 Front Leg Room (in): 42.7 Front Shoulder Room (in): 54.8 Front Hip Room (in): 53.3 Second Head Room (in): 36.8 Second Head Room (in): 36.5 Second Leg Room (in): 32.2 Second Shoulder Room (in): 54.9 Second Hip Room (in): 48.1
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 18 EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 16 EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 16 (Est) EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 22 EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 22 (Est)
SAFETY
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) Driver & front passenger airbags Driver & front passenger curtain airbags Driver & front passenger side airbags Driver & front passenger side airbags
STEERING
Steering Type: Pwr rack & pinion Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 16.43 Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 2.99 Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 34.8 Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): 36.8
SUMMARY
Vehicle Name: RX-8 Body Style: 4 Door Coupe
SUSPENSION
Suspension Type - Front: Double Wishbone Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
TIRES
Front Tire Size: P225/45R18 Rear Tire Size: P225/45R18
TRANSMISSION
Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive Trans Type: 6 Trans Description Cont.: Manual w/OD First Gear Ratio (:1): 3.82 Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.26 Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.54 Fourth Gear Rato (:1): 1.18 Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00 Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.79 Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.60 Clutch Size (in): 9.29 Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 4.78
VEHICLE
EPA Classification: Sub-compact EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 4
WEIGHT INFORMATION
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3064
WHEELS
Front Wheel Size (in): 18 x 8.0 Rear Wheel Size (in): 18 x 8.0 Front Wheel Material: Aluminum Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
