2008 Mazda RX-8 Type RS: detailed specifications, performance and economy data

2008 Mazda RX-8 Type RS specifications

2008 Mazda RX-8 Type RS data
bodywork
Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español English	Applicable to the Japanese (JDM) domestic market(s).
Body type	2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	4
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	125 mm	4.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.66
Kerb weight	1350 kg	2976 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 (JIS)	235 PS (232 bhp) (173 kW) at 8250 rpm
maximum torque (JIS)	216 Nm (159 ft·lb) (22 kgm) at 5500 rpm
Specific output (JIS)	66.1 kW/litre 89.9 ps/litre 88.7 bhp/litre 1.45 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (JIS)	82.57 Nm/litre 1 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
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 174.24 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.17 PS/kg 128.15 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.13 kW/kg 171.85 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.17 bhp/kg 0.08 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 7.8 kg/kW 13.03 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions	247.0 g/km NEDC
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)	L
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	6 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.79
Final drive ratio	4.78
general
Carfolio.com ID	174482
Production total
Model code	ABA-SE3P
RAC rating
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2008 Mazda RX-8 Type RS added 2008-04-14. Last modified 2013-02-28.

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Mazda RX-8 models

2009 Mazda RX-8

4 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 2616 cm³/159.6cuin 231 PS 228 bhp 170 kW 299.0 CO₂ 1390 kg

2008 Mazda RX-8 CBA-SE3P

4 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2616 cm³/159.6cuin 215 PS 212 bhp 158 kW 232.2 CO₂ 1340 kg

2008 Mazda RX-8 Type E ABA-SE3P

4 door fixed-head coupé FR 6A 2616 cm³/159.6cuin 215 PS 212 bhp 158 kW 258.0 CO₂ 1360 kg

2001 Mazda RX-8

4 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 2616 cm³/159.6cuin 249 PS 246 bhp 183 kW

2003 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

2003 Mazda RX-8

4 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2616 cm³/159.6cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 267.0 CO₂ 1345 kg

2001 Mazda RX-8

4 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 2616 cm³/159.6cuin

2009 Acura CSX Type-S

4 door sedan/saloon FF 6M 1998 cm³/121.9cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1338 kg

2006 Acura RSX

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1998 cm³/121.9cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1240 kg

2006 Acura RSX Automatic

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5A 1998 cm³/121.9cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1274 kg

2006 Acura RSX Type-S

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 6M 1998 cm³/121.9cuin 204 PS 201 bhp 150 kW 1288 kg

2011 Acura TSX

4 door sedan/saloon FF 6M 2354 cm³/143.7cuin 204 PS 201 bhp 150 kW 1542 kg

2008 Acura TSX

4 door sedan/saloon FF 6M 2354 cm³/143.7cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW 1477 kg

2011 Acura TSX Automatic

4 door sedan/saloon FF 5A 2354 cm³/143.7cuin 204 PS 201 bhp 150 kW 1574 kg

2008 Acura TSX Automatic

4 door sedan/saloon FF 5A 2354 cm³/143.7cuin 208 PS 205 bhp 153 kW 1517 kg

2008 BMW 323i E90

4 door sedan/saloon FR 6M 2497 cm³/152.4cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1485 kg

2008 BMW 323i Automatic E90

4 door sedan/saloon FR 6A 2497 cm³/152.4cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1510 kg

2006 BMW 325xi Coupé Automatic E92

2 door fixed-head coupé FA 6A 2497 cm³/152.4cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 238.0 CO₂ 1625 kg

2009 Brilliance BC3 Coupé 1.8T SY7180USBBA

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 6M 1793 cm³/109.4cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1435 kg

2009 Brilliance BC3 Coupé 1.8T Automatic SY7180UZBBA

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 1793 cm³/109.4cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1450 kg

2010 Buick Excelle 1.6T GT

4 door sedan/saloon FF 6A 1598 cm³/97.5cuin 184 PS 181 bhp 135 kW 1480 kg

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Coupé LS

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2198 cm³/134.1cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1239 kg

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Coupé LS Automatic

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2198 cm³/134.1cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Coupé Sport

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2374 cm³/144.9cuin 173 PS 171 bhp 128 kW 1277 kg

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Coupé Sport Automatic

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2374 cm³/144.9cuin 173 PS 171 bhp 128 kW

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Coupé SS

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2374 cm³/144.9cuin 175 PS 173 bhp 129 kW 1277 kg

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Coupé SS Automatic

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2374 cm³/144.9cuin 175 PS 173 bhp 129 kW

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS

4 door sedan/saloon FF 5M 2198 cm³/134.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1261 kg

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LS

4 door sedan/saloon FF 5M 2198 cm³/134.1cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1261 kg

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Automatic

4 door sedan/saloon FF 4A 2198 cm³/134.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Automatic

4 door sedan/saloon FF 4A 2198 cm³/134.1cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Coupé

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2198 cm³/134.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1238 kg

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Coupé Automatic

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2198 cm³/134.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LT

4 door sedan/saloon FF 5M 2198 cm³/134.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1267 kg

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LT Automatic

4 door sedan/saloon FF 4A 2198 cm³/134.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LT Coupé

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2198 cm³/134.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1244 kg

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LT Coupé Automatic

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2198 cm³/134.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Sport

4 door sedan/saloon FF 5M 2374 cm³/144.9cuin 173 PS 171 bhp 128 kW 1302 kg

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Sport Automatic

4 door sedan/saloon FF 4A 2374 cm³/144.9cuin 173 PS 171 bhp 128 kW

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt SS

4 door sedan/saloon FF 5M 2374 cm³/144.9cuin 175 PS 173 bhp 129 kW 1302 kg

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Automatic

4 door sedan/saloon FF 4A 2374 cm³/144.9cuin 175 PS 173 bhp 129 kW

2011 Chevrolet Cruze LT

4 door sedan/saloon FF 6M 1364 cm³/83.2cuin 138 PS 136 bhp 101 kW

2011 Chevrolet Cruze LT Automatic

4 door sedan/saloon FF 6A 1364 cm³/83.2cuin 138 PS 136 bhp 101 kW

2009 Devon GTX

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 8382 cm³/511.5cuin 659 PS 650 bhp 485 kW

2006 Fiat Marea 2.4 ELX 20v

4 door sedan/saloon FF 4A 2446 cm³/149.3cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1335 kg

2011 Ford Focus

4 door sedan/saloon FF 5M 1999 cm³/122.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1190 kg

2008 Ford Focus 2.0

4 door sedan/saloon FF 5M 1999 cm³/122.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1190 kg

2008 Ford Focus 2.0 Automatic

4 door sedan/saloon FF 4A 1999 cm³/122.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1198 kg

2008 Ford Focus 2.0 Coupé

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1999 cm³/122.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1174 kg

2008 Ford Focus 2.0 Coupé Automatic

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 1999 cm³/122.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1187 kg

2008 Ford Focus 2.0 Coupé SES

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1999 cm³/122.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW

2008 Ford Focus 2.0 SES

4 door sedan/saloon FF 5M 1999 cm³/122.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW

2011 Ford Focus Automatic

4 door sedan/saloon FF 4A 1999 cm³/122.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1190 kg

2009 Ford Focus S

4 door sedan/saloon FF 5M 1999 cm³/122.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1190 kg

2009 Ford Focus S Automatic

4 door sedan/saloon FF 4A 1999 cm³/122.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1198 kg

2009 Ford Focus SE

4 door sedan/saloon FF 5M 1999 cm³/122.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1190 kg

2009 Ford Focus SE Automatic

4 door sedan/saloon FF 4A 1999 cm³/122.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1198 kg

2009 Ford Focus SE Coupé

3 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1999 cm³/122.0cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW 1174 kg

2009 Ford Focus SE Coupé Automatic

3 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 1999 cm³/122.0cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW 1187 kg

2009 Ford Focus SEL

4 door sedan/saloon FF 5M 1999 cm³/122.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1190 kg

2009 Ford Focus SEL Automatic

4 door sedan/saloon FF 4A 1999 cm³/122.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1198 kg

2009 Ford Focus SES

4 door sedan/saloon FF 5M 1999 cm³/122.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1190 kg

2009 Ford Focus SES Automatic

4 door sedan/saloon FF 4A 1999 cm³/122.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1198 kg

2009 Ford Focus SES Coupé

3 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1999 cm³/122.0cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW 1174 kg

2009 Ford Focus SES Coupé Automatic

3 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 1999 cm³/122.0cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW 1187 kg

2006 Honda Accord 2.4TL ABA-CL9

4 door sedan/saloon FF 5A 2354 cm³/143.7cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1440 kg

2006 Honda Civic 2.0GL DBA-FD2

4 door sedan/saloon FF 5M 1998 cm³/121.9cuin 155 PS 153 bhp 114 kW 1280 kg

2009 Honda Civic Coupé Si

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 6M 1998 cm³/121.9cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1313 kg

2008 Honda Civic Coupé Si

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 6M 1998 cm³/121.9cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1309 kg

2008 Honda Civic Mugen Si Sedan

4 door sedan/saloon FF 6M 1998 cm³/121.9cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1336 kg

2008 Honda Civic Si Sedan

4 door sedan/saloon FF 6M 1998 cm³/121.9cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1336 kg

2010 Kia Forte

4 door sedan/saloon FF 5M 1998 cm³/121.9cuin 158 PS 156 bhp 116 kW

2010 Kia Forte Automatic

4 door sedan/saloon FF 4A 1998 cm³/121.9cuin 158 PS 156 bhp 116 kW

2010 Kia Forte Koup EX

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1998 cm³/121.9cuin 158 PS 156 bhp 116 kW

2010 Kia Forte Koup EX Automatic

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 1998 cm³/121.9cuin 158 PS 156 bhp 116 kW

2010 Kia Forte Koup SX

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 6M 2359 cm³/144.0cuin 175 PS 173 bhp 129 kW

2010 Kia Forte Koup SX Automatic

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5A 2359 cm³/144.0cuin 175 PS 173 bhp 129 kW

2010 Kia Forte SX

4 door sedan/saloon FF 6M 2359 cm³/144.0cuin 175 PS 173 bhp 129 kW

2010 Kia Forte SX Automatic

4 door sedan/saloon FF 5A 2359 cm³/144.0cuin 175 PS 173 bhp 129 kW

2007 Kia Kee

2 door fixed-head coupé 6A 2700 cm³/164.8cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW

2007 Lexus IS 250 AWD

4 door sedan/saloon FR 6A 2499 cm³/152.5cuin 207 PS 204 bhp 152 kW 1656 kg

2008 Mercedes-Benz CLC 200 Kompressor CL 203

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 1796 cm³/109.6cuin 184 PS 181 bhp 135 kW 1480 kg

2008 Mercedes-Benz CLC 230 CL 203

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 2496 cm³/152.3cuin 204 PS 201 bhp 150 kW 1525 kg

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0 GLS

4 door sedan/saloon FF 5M 1998 cm³/121.9cuin 155 PS 153 bhp 114 kW

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralli Art TA-CS5A SRPF

4 door sedan/saloon FF 4A 1834 cm³/111.9cuin 165 PS 163 bhp 122 kW 1270 kg

2008 Nissan Altima Coupé 2.5

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 6M 2488 cm³/151.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1384 kg

2008 Nissan Altima Coupé 2.5

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 6M 2488 cm³/151.8cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW 1384 kg

2008 Nissan Altima Coupé 2.5 CVT

2 door fixed-head coupé FF CVT 2488 cm³/151.8cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW 1404 kg

2008 Nissan Altima Coupé 2.5 CVT

2 door fixed-head coupé FF CVT 2488 cm³/151.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1404 kg

2007 Nissan Sentra SE-R

4 door sedan/saloon FF CVT 2488 cm³/151.8cuin 179 PS 177 bhp 132 kW 1393 kg

2007 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

4 door sedan/saloon FF 6M 2488 cm³/151.8cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1383 kg

2009 Pontiac G5 Coupé Automatic

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2198 cm³/134.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

2008 Pontiac G5 Coupé Automatic

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2198 cm³/134.1cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW

2009 Pontiac G5 Coupé XFE

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2198 cm³/134.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1248 kg

2009 Pontiac G5 GT Coupé

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2198 cm³/134.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1286 kg

2008 Pontiac G5 GT Coupé

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2384 cm³/145.5cuin 173 PS 171 bhp 128 kW

2009 Pontiac G5 GT Coupé Automatic

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2198 cm³/134.1cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW

2008 Pontiac G5 GT Coupé Automatic

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2384 cm³/145.5cuin 173 PS 171 bhp 128 kW

2008 Roewe 550 1.8T

4 door sedan/saloon FF 5M 1789 cm³/109.2cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW

2008 Roewe 550 1.8T Automatic

4 door sedan/saloon FF 5A 1789 cm³/109.2cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW

2010 Scion tC

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2362 cm³/144.1cuin 163 PS 161 bhp 120 kW 1330 kg

2010 Scion tC Automatic

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2362 cm³/144.1cuin 163 PS 161 bhp 120 kW 1355 kg

2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i

4 door sedan/saloon FA 5M 2547 cm³/155.4cuin 175 PS 173 bhp 129 kW 1368 kg

2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Automatic

4 door sedan/saloon FA 4A 2547 cm³/155.4cuin 175 PS 173 bhp 129 kW 1391 kg

2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Sedan

4 door sedan/saloon FA 5M 2457 cm³/149.9cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1390 kg

2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Sedan Automatic

4 door sedan/saloon FA 4A 2457 cm³/149.9cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1420 kg

2010 Suzuki Kizashi RE91S

4 door sedan/saloon FF 6M 2393 cm³/146.0cuin 188 PS 185 bhp 138 kW 1470 kg

2010 Suzuki Kizashi CVT RE91S

4 door sedan/saloon FF CVT 2393 cm³/146.0cuin 180 PS 178 bhp 133 kW 1510 kg

2007 Suzuki SX4 2.0 Sedan

4 door sedan/saloon FF 5M 1995 cm³/121.7cuin 146 PS 144 bhp 107 kW 1205 kg

2007 Suzuki SX4 2.0 Sedan Automatic

4 door sedan/saloon FF 4A 1995 cm³/121.7cuin 146 PS 144 bhp 107 kW 1240 kg

2006 Toyota Allion A20 CBA-AZT240-CEXGH

4 door sedan/saloon FF CVT 1998 cm³/121.9cuin 155 PS 153 bhp 114 kW 1240 kg

2006 Toyota Avensis Sedan Qi CBA-AZT251-AEAQH

4 door sedan/saloon FF 5A 2362 cm³/144.1cuin 163 PS 161 bhp 120 kW 1400 kg

2009 Toyota Corolla XRS

4 door sedan/saloon FF 5M 2357 cm³/143.8cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1305 kg

2009 Toyota Corolla XRS Automatic

4 door sedan/saloon FF 5A 2357 cm³/143.8cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1345 kg

2009 Toyota Premio 2.0G DBA-ZRT261-AEXGP

4 door sedan/saloon FF CVT 1986 cm³/121.2cuin 158 PS 156 bhp 116 kW 1270 kg

2006 Toyota Premio 2.0 G CBA-AZT240-AEXGH

4 door sedan/saloon FF CVT 1998 cm³/121.9cuin 155 PS 153 bhp 114 kW 1240 kg

2011 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5

4 door sedan/saloon FF 5M 2480 cm³/151.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1369 kg

2011 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 Automatic

4 door sedan/saloon FF 6A 2480 cm³/151.3cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1398 kg

2007 Zhonghua Coupé 1.8T

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1834 cm³/111.9cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1415 kg

2007 Zhonghua Coupé 1.8T Automatic

2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5A 1834 cm³/111.9cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1450 kg

2008 Mazda RX-8 Type RS

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