As time has gone by several things can be said about the Mazda RX-8 series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their car. The 2-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.

Mazda RX-8 Engine Specs

Mazda RX-8 Engine Specs: The RX-8 Sport comes outfitted with a 1.3 liter, 2-cylinder motor that uses 12 valves. The engine, manufactured by Mazda, is teamed up with a N/A 6-speed transmission. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Mazda.

The RX-8 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

RX-8 Sport Statistics

The RX-8 is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was an industry-low price when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2009 RX-8 is a traditional MPI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.

The 2009 RX-8 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is exceptional for a coupe car.

Conclusion

The 2009 model year was unsuccessful for the Mazda RX-8. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Sport version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

Tags: 4-Door, Coupe, Mazda RX-8, Sport, United States market

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