2006 Mazda RX-8 specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
- 4dr Cpe 6-Spd Manual
- $26,435
- 4dr Cpe Auto
- $26,435
Key specs
-
2-door -
4 seats -
212.0-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 / 25 Hwy
- Horsepower
-
212 hp
- Seating Capacity
-
4
Brakes
- Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Not Available
- Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
N/A
- Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Yes
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
11.9 x -TBD- in
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
11.9 x -TBD- in
- Brake Type
-
Pwr
- Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Yes
- Brake ABS System
-
4-wheel
Electrical
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
N/A
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
100
Engine
- Displacement
-
1.3L/-TBD-
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
212 @ 7500
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
159 @ 5500
- Engine Type
-
Gas Rotary
- Transmission Options
-
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
- MPG
-
18 City / 25 Hwy
- Total Cooling System Capacity
-
8.7 qts
Measurements
- Passenger Volume
-
89 ft³
- Length, Overall
-
174 in
- Second Head Room
-
37 in
- Front Head Room
-
38 in
- Liftover Height
-
N/A
- Wheelbase
-
106 in
- Min Ground Clearance
-
5 in
- Front Shoulder Room
-
55 in
- Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
70 in
- Second Leg Room
-
32 in
- Second Hip Room
-
48 in
- Second Shoulder Room
-
55 in
- Front Leg Room
-
43 in
- Track Width, Front
-
59 in
- Track Width, Rear
-
59 in
- Trunk Volume
-
8 ft³
- Passenger Capacity
-
4
- Height, Overall
-
53 in
- Front Hip Room
-
53 in
Steering
- Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
35 ft
- Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
16
- Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
37 ft
- Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
3
- Steering Type
-
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Suspension
- Suspension Type - Rear
-
Multi-Link
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Not Available
- Suspension Type - Front
-
Double Wishbone
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Not Available
Tires & Wheels
- Rear Wheel Size
-
16 x 7.5 in
- Spare Tire Size
-
Not Available
- Spare Wheel Size
-
Not Available in
- Front Wheel Material
-
Aluminum
- Front Wheel Size
-
16 x 7.5 in
- Rear Wheel Material
-
Aluminum
- Spare Wheel Material
-
Not Available
- Rear Tire Size
-
P225/55R16
- Front Tire Size
-
P225/55R16
Weight & Capacity
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
N/A
- Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
N/A
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
N/A
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
16 gal
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
N/A
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
N/A
- Base Curb Weight
-
3,075 lbs
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