2011 Mazda RX-8 Specifications

2011 Mazda RX-8

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2011 Mazda RX-8

Kelley Blue Book Retail $15,950–$19,450  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: R3 4dr Coupe

Engines

See Specs 232-hp, 1.3-liter Rotary (premium)  

Transmissions

See Specs 6-speed manual w/OD  

Powertrain

Standard 110-amp. alternator  
Standard 490 CCA battery  
(52Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Low emission vehicle II  
Standard Quasi-dual stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Chrome tailpipe  
4.78 Axle ratio  
Standard Rear-wheel drive  

6-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front double wishbone suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Sport suspension  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Bilstein brand name front shocks  
Standard Independent rear multi-link suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Bilstein brand name rear shocks  
Standard Speed-sensing electric power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard Wheel locks  
Standard P225/40WR19.0 BSW performance tires  
Standard 19" wheels
Standard Tochigi Fuji limited slip differential  

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Reverse opening rear passenger doors  
Standard Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors  
Standard Rear wing spoiler  
Standard Body-colored door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Standard Galvanized steel/aluminum body material  
Standard Rocker panel extensions  
Standard Black grille  
Standard Chrome tip exhaust  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
Standard Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Power trunk/hatch/door remote release  
Standard Mechanical fuel remote release  
Standard Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch down  
Standard Keyfob (front doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Integrated key/remote  
Standard Proximity key  
Standard Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release  
Standard Remote window controls  
Standard Sport steering wheel with manual tilting  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
HomeLink Garage door transmitter  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with box  
Standard Mini overhead console with storage  
Standard Rear console with storage  
Standard Illuminated locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
1 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Covered bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 2 12V DC power outlets  
Standard Ashtray  
Standard Front lighter element(s) location  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 4  
Standard Front Recaro sport seats  
Standard 6-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard 4-way passenger seat adjustment  
Standard Manual easy-entry passenger seat  
Standard Front center armrest  
Standard Rear bucket seat  
Standard Rear seat center armrest with pass-thru  
Standard Cloth/leather front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Leatherette door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Piano black instrument panel insert, door panel insert  
Standard Metal-look console insert  
Standard Leather/aluminum shift knob  
Standard Leather steering wheel  
Standard Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Standard Aluminum and metal-look interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Carpet trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Cargo light  
Standard Air compressor  

Entertainment Features

Standard SIRIUS-ready AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Standard Radio data system  
Standard Amplifier  
Standard Digital signal processor  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 9 Bose speakers  
Standard Wireless phone connectivity  
Standard Window grid antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Projector beam Xenon high-intensity headlamps  
Standard Auto-leveling headlights  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard 2 door curb/courtesy lights  
Standard Ignition switch light  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Oil pressure gauge  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-dash clock  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Low-oil-level warning  
Standard Low-coolant warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 3 ABS channels  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front and rear ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Remote activated perimeter/approach lights  
Standard Immobilizer  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Stability control  
Standard Driveline traction control  
Standard Fixed front head restraints  
Standard 2 rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

Rotary Engine type  
80 cu.in. Engine displacement  
232-hp @ 8,500 rpm Engine horsepower  
159 lbs.-ft. @ 5,500 rpm Engine torque  
6 Valves  
3.1" x 9.4" Engine bore x chamber major axis  
10.00 to 1 Compression ratio  
16.9 gal. Fuel tank capacity
16 mpg Fuel economy city  
22 mpg Fuel economy highway  
.30 Drag coefficient  
3,064 lbs. Curb weight  
3,818 lbs. GVWR  
175.6" Exterior length  
69.7" Exterior body width  
52.8" Exterior height  
106.4" Wheelbase  
59.3" Front tread  
59.4" Rear tread  
17.4' Turning radius  
4.7" Ground clearance (min.)  
42.7" Front legroom  
32.2" Rear legroom  
38.2" Front headroom  
36.8" Rear headroom  
53.3" Front hiproom  
48.1" Rear hiproom  
54.8" Front shoulder room  
54.9" Rear shoulder room  
89.0 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
7.6 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
7.6 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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