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$25,180
$26,435
Highlights
| 2004 Mazda RX-8 | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$25,180
|
$26,435
|
| Engine Type |
Gas Rotary
|
Gas Rotary
|
| MPG |
18 City / 25 Hwy
|
18 City / 25 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
197 hp
|
212 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
4
|
4
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2004 Mazda RX-8 | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Gas Rotary
|
Gas Rotary
|
| Displacement |
1.3L/80
|
1.3L/-TBD-
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
197 @ 7200
|
212 @ 7500
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
164 @ 5000
|
159 @ 5500
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
18 City / 25 Hwy
|
18 City / 25 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
8.7 qts
|
8.7 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2004 Mazda RX-8 | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/55R16
|
P225/55R16
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/55R16
|
P225/55R16
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 x 7.5 in
|
16 x 7.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 x 7.5 in
|
16 x 7.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Not Available in
|
Not Available in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Alloy
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Alloy
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
Suspension
| 2004 Mazda RX-8 | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Independent
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Independent
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Double-Wishbone
|
Not Available
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Not Available
|
Steering
| 2004 Mazda RX-8 | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
16
|
16
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
3
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
35 ft
|
35 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
37 ft
|
37 ft
|
Measurements
| 2004 Mazda RX-8 | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
4
|
4
|
| Passenger Volume |
89 ft³
|
89 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
38 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
43 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
55 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
53 in
|
53 in
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
37 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
32 in
|
32 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
55 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
48 in
|
48 in
|
| Wheelbase |
106 in
|
106 in
|
| Length, Overall |
174 in
|
174 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
70 in
|
70 in
|
| Height, Overall |
53 in
|
53 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
59 in
|
59 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
59 in
|
59 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
5 in
|
5 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
8 ft³
|
8 ft³
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2004 Mazda RX-8 | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,053 lbs
|
3,075 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
16 gal
|
16 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Electrical
| 2004 Mazda RX-8 | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
100
|
100
|
Brakes
| 2004 Mazda RX-8 | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|
| Brake ABS System |
Yes
|
4-wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.93 x -TBD- in
|
11.9 x -TBD- in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.93 x -TBD- in
|
11.9 x -TBD- in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|