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$26,435
$18,167
Highlights
| 2008 Mazda RX-8 | 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$26,435
|
$18,167
|
| Engine Type |
Gas Rotary
|
Gas I4
|
| MPG |
16 City / 23 Hwy
|
23 City / 31 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
212 hp
|
147 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
4
|
4
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2008 Mazda RX-8 | 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Gas Rotary
|
Gas I4
|
| Displacement |
1.3L/80
|
2.4L/-TBD- CID
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
212 @ 7500
|
147 @ 5500
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
159 @ 5500
|
158 @ 4000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
16 City / 23 Hwy
|
23 City / 31 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
8.7 qts
|
7.4 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2008 Mazda RX-8 | 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/55R16
|
P195/65HR15
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/55R16
|
P195/65HR15
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Not Available
|
Compact
|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 x 7.5 in
|
15 x 6 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 x 7.5 in
|
15 x 6 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Not Available in
|
Compact in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Not Available
|
Steel
|
Suspension
| 2008 Mazda RX-8 | 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Double Wishbone
|
MacPherson Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Indep Multi-link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Not Available
|
w/Coil Springs
|
Steering
| 2008 Mazda RX-8 | 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
35 ft
|
35 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
37 ft
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
16
|
17
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
3
|
Measurements
| 2008 Mazda RX-8 | 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
38 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
42 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
52 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
53 in
|
52 in
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
35 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
32 in
|
30 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
52 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
48 in
|
45 in
|
| Wheelbase |
106 in
|
101 in
|
| Length, Overall |
174 in
|
177 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
70 in
|
69 in
|
| Height, Overall |
53 in
|
52 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
59 in
|
59 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
59 in
|
59 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
5 in
|
N/A
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
Not Available in
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
Not available
|
17 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
Not available
|
Not Available ft³
|
| Trunk Volume |
8 ft³
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Capacity |
4
|
4
|
| Passenger Volume |
89 ft³
|
80 ft³
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2008 Mazda RX-8 | 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
16 gal
|
16 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,084 lbs
|
2,910 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
Electrical
| 2008 Mazda RX-8 | 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
525
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
100
|
90
|
Brakes
| 2008 Mazda RX-8 | 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-wheel
|
Not Available
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Not Available
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.9 x -TBD- in
|
10.9 x -TBD- in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.9 x -TBD- in
|
Not Available in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Yes
|