The ingenious Mazda RX-8 is a true four-seat sports car and its small but powerful rotary engine makes this possible. The RX-8 drives like a sports car, with perfect 50-50 weight distribution for balanced handling and a high-revving engine. It reminds us of the brilliant third-generation RX-7 and it's $13,000 cheaper. The RX-8 is a true sports car that can pull double duty. It's perfectly capable of taking the kids to soccer practice, with ample passenger room for four full-size adults. There's enough room for a weekend's worth of luggage or two full-size golf bags, and the small rear doors and hatchback design make trips to the home improvement center possible. The muscular styling has a Zoom-Zoom edge. RX-8 was launched as an all-new model for 2004 so the 2005 Mazda RX-8 carries over with minimal changes. Among them: a new exterior paint color and a Sirius Satellite Radio option.
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RX-8
2005
2005 Mazda RX-8
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Overview
Specs & Features
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Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
1.3L Rotary / 197 HP / 164 ft.lbs.
Transmission
4-spd sequential shift control auto w/OD
Drive Type
Rear-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
18 / 24 / 21 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
4
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque | 1.3L Rotary / 197 HP / 164 ft.lbs. |
Drive Type | Rear-wheel |
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined | 18 / 24 / 21 Mpg |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc |
Front Suspension | Double Wishbone |
Rear Suspension | Independent Multi-link |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel / Aluminum |
Fuel Tank | 15.9 Gal. |
Recommended Fuel Type | Premium Unleaded |
Average Cost To Fill Tank | $61 |
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume | 7.6 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 96 Cu.ft. |
Exterior Length | 174.3 " |
Exterior Width | 69.7 " |
Exterior Height | 52.8 " |
Front Headroom | 38.2 " / 36.7 " |
Rear Headroom | 36.8 " / 36.5 " |
Front Legroom | 42.7 " |
Rear Legroom | 32.2 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 54.9 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 54.9 " |
Front Hip Room | |
Rear Hip Room | |
Curb Weight | 3,053 Lbs. |
Wheel Base | 106 " |
Turning Radius | 17.4 ' |
Exterior Features
Door Count | 4 Doors |
Wheels | 16.0 " Silver Aluminum / 18.0 " Silver Aluminum |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone / Metallic Monotone |
Exterior Mirrors | Dual Power Remote / Dual Power Remote Heated |
Bumpers | Body-colored |
Grille Moldings | Black |
Rear Spoiler | Wing |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish |
Interior Features
Safety Features
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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 |
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles | 48 Months / 50,000 Miles |
Major Components Months | 48 Months / 50,000 Miles |
Included Maintenance Months | |
Roadside Assistance Months | 48 Months / 50,000 Miles |
Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months / Unlimited Miles |
Accessories Months | 48 Months / 50,000 Miles |
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