2006 Mazda RX-8 specs & colors

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2006 Mazda RX-8

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Key specs

  • 2-door
  • 4 seats
  • 232.0-hp, 1.3-liter, Rotary engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 174.3" length, 52.8" height
  • Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Copper Red Mica

Interior
Black / Red
Black / Chaparral
Sand
Black

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas Rotary
MPG
18 City / 24 Hwy
Horsepower
232 hp
Seating Capacity
4

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.9 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.7 x -TBD- in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System
4-wheel
Brake Type
Pwr

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
100
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
159 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
232 @ 8500
Displacement
1.3L/-TBD-
Engine Type
Gas Rotary
Transmission Options
M/T
6-Speed M/T
MPG
18 City / 24 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
8.7 qts

Measurements

Trunk Volume
8 ft³
Liftover Height
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
Track Width, Rear
59 in
Track Width, Front
59 in
Height, Overall
53 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
70 in
Length, Overall
174 in
Wheelbase
106 in
Second Hip Room
48 in
Second Shoulder Room
55 in
Second Leg Room
32 in
Second Head Room
37 in
Front Hip Room
53 in
Front Shoulder Room
55 in
Front Leg Room
43 in
Front Head Room
38 in
Passenger Volume
89 ft³
Passenger Capacity
4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Sport-Tuned
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Sport-Tuned
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone

Tires & Wheels

Spare Wheel Material
Not Available
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size
Not Available in
Rear Wheel Size
18 x 8.0 in
Front Wheel Size
18 x 8.0 in
Spare Tire Size
Not Available
Rear Tire Size
P225/45R18
Front Tire Size
P225/45R18

Weight & Capacity

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,045 lbs

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