2009 Mazda RX-8 specifications

2009 Mazda RX-8 data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2700 mm 106.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1505 mm 59.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1510 mm 59.4 inches
Length 4470 mm 176 inches
Width 1770 mm 69.7 inches
Height 1340 mm 52.8 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.66
Kerb weight 1390 kg 3064 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 65 litres 14.3 [17.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.3
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Mazda
Engine code 13B-MSP
Cylinders RC 2
Capacity 2.6 litre
2616 cc
(159.638 cu in)
Bore × Stroke
Bore/stroke ratio
Valve gear
maximum power output 231 PS (228 bhp) (170 kW)
at 8200 rpm
maximum torque 211 Nm (156 ft·lb) (21.5 kgm)
at 5500 rpm
Specific output 65 kW/litre
88.4 ps/litre
87.2 bhp/litre
1.43 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 80.66 Nm/litre
0.97 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 10:1
Fuel system SFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 1308 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.4 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 234 km/h (145 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
166.31 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 PS/kg
122.32 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 kW/kg
164.03 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.18 kg/kW
13.66 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 15.7/9.1/11.5 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km15.7/9.1/11.5 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre6.4/11.0/8.7 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG18.0/31.0/24.6 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG15.0/25.8/20.5 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 299.0 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK) M
CO2 Effizienz (DE) G
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 8J x 19
Wheel size rear 8J x 19
Tyres front 225/40 R 19 89W
Tyres rear 225/40 R 19 89W
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 323 mm
Rear brake diameter 302 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.79
Final drive ratio 4.78
general
Carfolio.com ID257378
Production total
Model code
RAC rating
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2009 Mazda RX-8 added 2011-10-22.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

Mazda RX-8 models

4 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2616 cm3/159.6cuin 215 PS 212 bhp 158 kW 232.2 CO2 1340 kg
Mazda RX-8 Type E -
4 door fixed-head coupé FR 6A 2616 cm3/159.6cuin 215 PS 212 bhp 158 kW 258.0 CO2 1360 kg
Mazda RX-8 Type RS (JP) -
4 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 2616 cm3/159.6cuin 235 PS 232 bhp 173 kW 247.0 CO2 1350 kg
Mazda RX-8 -
4 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 2616 cm3/159.6cuin 249 PS 246 bhp 183 kW
Mazda RX-8 -
4 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 2616 cm3/159.6cuin 230 PS 227 bhp 169 kW 284.0 CO2 1350 kg
4 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2616 cm3/159.6cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 267.0 CO2 1345 kg
Mazda RX-8 -
4 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 2616 cm3/159.6cuin
Cars similar to the 2009 Mazda RX-8
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1338 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 2354 cm3/143.7cuin 204 PS 201 bhp 150 kW 1542 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 2354 cm3/143.7cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW 1477 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5A 2354 cm3/143.7cuin 204 PS 201 bhp 150 kW 1574 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5A 2354 cm3/143.7cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW 1517 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2497 cm3/152.4cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1485 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 2497 cm3/152.4cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1510 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 6M 1793 cm3/109.4cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1435 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 1793 cm3/109.4cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1450 kg
Buick Excelle GT -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6A 1598 cm3/97.5cuin 184 PS 181 bhp 135 kW 1480 kg
Buick Verano -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6A 2384 cm3/145.5cuin 179 PS 177 bhp 132 kW 1497 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2374 cm3/144.9cuin 173 PS 171 bhp 128 kW 1277 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2374 cm3/144.9cuin 173 PS 171 bhp 128 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1261 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1238 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1267 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1244 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
Chevrolet Cobalt Sport -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2374 cm3/144.9cuin 173 PS 171 bhp 128 kW 1302 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2374 cm3/144.9cuin 173 PS 171 bhp 128 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 1364 cm3/83.2cuin 138 PS 136 bhp 101 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6A 1364 cm3/83.2cuin 138 PS 136 bhp 101 kW
Chevrolet Sonic Sedan LTZ 1.4 Turbo -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 1364 cm3/83.2cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW
Devon GTX -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 8382 cm3/511.5cuin 659 PS 650 bhp 485 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1999 cm3/122.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1190 kg
Ford Focus -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1999 cm3/122.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1190 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1999 cm3/122.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1198 kg
Ford Focus Coupé -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1999 cm3/122.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1174 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 1999 cm3/122.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1187 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1999 cm3/122.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1999 cm3/122.0cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1999 cm3/122.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1999 cm3/122.0cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1999 cm3/122.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1190 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1999 cm3/122.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1190 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1999 cm3/122.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1198 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1999 cm3/122.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1190 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1999 cm3/122.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1198 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1999 cm3/122.0cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW 1174 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 1999 cm3/122.0cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW 1187 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1999 cm3/122.0cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1324 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6A 1999 cm3/122.0cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1341 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1999 cm3/122.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1190 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1999 cm3/122.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1198 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1999 cm3/122.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1190 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1999 cm3/122.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1198 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1999 cm3/122.0cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW 1174 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 1999 cm3/122.0cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW 1187 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 6M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1313 kg
Honda Civic Coupé Si -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 6M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1309 kg
Honda Civic Mugen Si Sedan -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1336 kg
Honda Civic Si Coupé -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 6M 2354 cm3/143.7cuin 204 PS 201 bhp 150 kW 1305 kg
Honda Civic Si Sedan -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 2354 cm3/143.7cuin 204 PS 201 bhp 150 kW 1313 kg
Honda Civic Si Sedan -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1336 kg
Hyundai Elantra -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 1797 cm3/109.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1207 kg
Hyundai Elantra -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6A 1797 cm3/109.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1225 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 158 PS 156 bhp 116 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 158 PS 156 bhp 116 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 6M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 158 PS 156 bhp 116 kW 1241 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 158 PS 156 bhp 116 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 6A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 158 PS 156 bhp 116 kW 1270 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 158 PS 156 bhp 116 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 6M 2359 cm3/144.0cuin 175 PS 173 bhp 129 kW 1290 kg
Kia Forte Koup -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 6M 2359 cm3/144.0cuin 175 PS 173 bhp 129 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 6A 2359 cm3/144.0cuin 175 PS 173 bhp 129 kW 1311 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5A 2359 cm3/144.0cuin 175 PS 173 bhp 129 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 2359 cm3/144.0cuin 175 PS 173 bhp 129 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5A 2359 cm3/144.0cuin 175 PS 173 bhp 129 kW
Kia Kee -
2 door fixed-head coupé 6A 2700 cm3/164.8cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW
Mercedes-Benz CLC 200 Kompressor -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 184 PS 181 bhp 135 kW 1480 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 2496 cm3/152.3cuin 204 PS 201 bhp 150 kW 1525 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 155 PS 153 bhp 114 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 6M 2488 cm3/151.8cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW 1397 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 6M 2488 cm3/151.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1397 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 6M 2488 cm3/151.8cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW 1384 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 6M 2488 cm3/151.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1384 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF CVT 2488 cm3/151.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1417 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF CVT 2488 cm3/151.8cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW 1417 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF CVT 2488 cm3/151.8cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW 1404 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF CVT 2488 cm3/151.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1404 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW
Pontiac G5 Coupé XFE -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1248 kg
Pontiac G5 GT Coupé -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1286 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2384 cm3/145.5cuin 173 PS 171 bhp 128 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2384 cm3/145.5cuin 173 PS 171 bhp 128 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1789 cm3/109.2cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5A 1789 cm3/109.2cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2000 cm3/122.0cuin
Scion tC -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 6M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 180 PS 178 bhp 133 kW 1388 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2362 cm3/144.1cuin 163 PS 161 bhp 120 kW 1330 kg
Scion tC Automatic -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 6A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 180 PS 178 bhp 133 kW 1407 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2362 cm3/144.1cuin 163 PS 161 bhp 120 kW 1355 kg
Subaru Impreza 2.5i Sedan -
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 2457 cm3/149.9cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1390 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 2457 cm3/149.9cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1420 kg
Suzuki Kizashi -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 2393 cm3/146.0cuin 188 PS 185 bhp 138 kW 1470 kg
Suzuki Kizashi -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF CVT 2393 cm3/146.0cuin 180 PS 178 bhp 133 kW 1510 kg
Suzuki SX4 2.0 Sedan (AU) -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 146 PS 144 bhp 107 kW 1205 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 146 PS 144 bhp 107 kW 1240 kg
Toyota GT 86 Coupé -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1210 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1230 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1230 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1250 kg
Toyota 86 Coupé RC -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1190 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2357 cm3/143.8cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1305 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5A 2357 cm3/143.8cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1345 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF CVT 1986 cm3/121.2cuin 158 PS 156 bhp 116 kW 1270 kg
Volkswagen Jetta -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2480 cm3/151.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1369 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6A 2480 cm3/151.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1398 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1834 cm3/111.9cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1415 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5A 1834 cm3/111.9cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1450 kg