Not Your Father’s RX-8 – The 2005 Mazda RX-8 Base
The 2005 RX-8 is an important vehicle to Mazda for the coupe market segment. The Base is a member of a series of two trim levels for the RX-8 which include Shinka and Base. The four-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Mazda. There is strong competition from vehicles from Kia.
Performance
Mazda RX-8 Engine Specs: The RX-8 Base 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.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The RX-8 has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
The fuel system for the 2005 RX-8 is a MPI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 15.90 gallons.
RX-8 Base Statistics
The RX-8 is 174.30 inches long, 69.70 inches wide, and 52.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 106.40 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.
The standard warranty period for the RX-8 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $26,875 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $24,844. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The RX-8 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and twenty four when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.
In 2004 and 2005 the RX-8 Base was availble in the exterior colors of Brilliant Black, Nordic Green Mica, Sunlight Silver Metallic, Titanium Gray Metallic, Velocity Red Mica, Whitewater Pearl, and Winning Blue Metallic. Additional options were made available by the factory.
Conclusion
There are several reasons why the Mazda RX-8 Base sold well in 2005. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Mazda, specifically a RX-8.
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