The RX-8 is available in three trims, Sport, Grand Touring and the R3. A 232 horsepower rotary engine is mated to a six-speed manual transmission, while six-speed automatic equipped cars get 212 horsepower. The six-speed automatic comes with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters for sequential sport shifting. It seats four adults very comfortably and has two small rear opening "Freestyle" doors making entering and exiting the rear seats much easier than a typical two-door sports car. Standard safety features include front and side-impact airbags for the front occupants, curtain airbags front and rear, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, stability control with traction control and tire pressure monitoring.The RX-8 is unchanged for 2011.
2011 Mazda RX-8
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Overview
Specs & Features
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque | Standard:
1.3L Rotary / 232 HP / 159 ft.lbs. Available:
1.3L Rotary / 212 HP / 159 ft.lbs. |
Drive Type | Rear-wheel |
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined | 16 / 22 / 19 Mpg |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc |
Front Suspension | Double Wishbone |
Rear Suspension | Independent Multi-link |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel |
Fuel Tank | 16.9 Gal. |
Recommended Fuel Type | Premium Unleaded |
Average Cost To Fill Tank | $65 |
Maximum Cargo Volume | 7.6 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 89 Cu.ft. |
Exterior Length | 175.6 " |
Exterior Width | 69.7 " |
Exterior Height | 52.8 " |
Front Headroom | 38.2 " |
Rear Headroom | 36.8 " |
Front Legroom | 42.7 " |
Rear Legroom | 32.2 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 54.8 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 54.9 " |
Front Hip Room | |
Rear Hip Room | |
Curb Weight | 3,064 Lbs. / 3,111 Lbs. |
Wheel Base | 106 " |
Turning Radius | 17.4 ' |
Door Count | 4 Doors |
Wheels | 18.0 " Silver Aluminum |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone |
Exterior Mirrors | Dual Power Remote |
Bumpers | Body-colored |
Grille Moldings | Black |
Rear Spoiler | Lip / Wing |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish |
Passenger Capacity | 4 |
Seat Trim | Cloth |
Front Seat Type | Bucket |
Heated Front Seats | |
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way |
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way |
Front Armrests | 6-way |
Rear Armrests | Center With Pass-thru |
Rear Seats | Bucket |
Radio | Sirius-ready Am/fm, Seek-scan / Am/fm/satellite, Seek-scan / Sirius Am/fm/satellite, Seek-scan |
Speakers | 6 |
Radio Steering Wheel Controls | |
Apple Car Play | |
Android Auto | |
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity |
Steering Wheel Type | Tilt Style |
Climate Control | |
Cruise Control | With Steering Wheel Controls |
Sun Roof | |
Rearview Mirror | Day-night |
One Touch Open Window | Driver And Passenger |
Tinted Windows | Light |
Vanity Mirrors | Dual Illuminated |
Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (front Doors) |
Power Outlets | 2 |
Overall Crash Safety Rating |
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Overall Front Crash Safety Rating |
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Overall Side Crash Safety Rating |
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Front Impact Airbags | Driver And Passenger |
Driver Side Impact Airbags | Seat Mounted |
Knee Airbag | |
Passenger Side Impact Airbag | Seat Mounted |
Rear Side Airbag | |
Seatbelt Pretensioners | Front |
Anti-Lock Brakes | 4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs) |
Forward Collision Warning | |
Blind Spot Sensor | |
Lane Departure Warning | |
Autonomous Cruise Control | |
Pedestrian Detection | |
Driver Attention Alert | |
Daytime Running Lights | |
Auto High Beams | |
Adaptive Headlights | |
Parking Sensors | |
Security Systems | Security System |
Panic Alarm | |
Ignition Disable | Immobilizer |
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles | 36 Months / 36,000 Miles |
Major Components Months | 60 Months / 60,000 Miles |
Included Maintenance Months | |
Roadside Assistance Months | 36 Months / 36,000 Miles |
Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months / Unlimited Miles |
Accessories Months | 36 Months / 36,000 Miles |
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