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2010 Mazda Rx8 Coupe
Layout:
front-engine / RWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 3,065
GVWR: 3,818
Weight distribution: 52 / 48
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 16.9
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 34.8
 
Suspension:
Front: Double wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 12.7 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 11.9 in. power-assisted vented discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: twin-rotor rotary; aluminum block
Valvetrain:
Displacement: 1,308
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Power [hp]: 232 at 8,500
Torque [lb-ft]: 159 at 5,500
Redline: 9,000
Mileage City [mpg]: 16
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 22
Available with: MT
 
Type: twin-rotor rotary; aluminum block
Valvetrain:
Displacement: 1,308
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Power [hp]: 212 at 7,500
Torque [lb-ft]: 159 at 5,500
Redline: 7,500
Mileage City [mpg]: 16
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 23
Available with: AT
 
Transmissions:
Type: 6-speed manual
Ratios: 3.82, 2.26, 1.54, 1.18, 1.00, 0.79
Final Drive: 4.78
 
Type: 6-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.54, 2.06, 1.40, 1.00, 0.71, 0.58
Final Drive: 4.30
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 175.6
Width [in.]: 69.7
Height [in.]: 52.8
Wheelbase [in.]: 106.4
Front Track [in.]: 59.1
59.3 (R3)
Rear Track [in.]: 59.3
59.4 (R3)
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 89.0
Seating Capacity: 4
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 38.2
Rear Headroom [in.]: 36.8
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 42.7
Rear Legroom [in.]: 32.2
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 54.8
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 54.9
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 53.3
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 48.1
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 7.6
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 5.9 (MT)
0 - 100 mph [sec.]: 15.9 (MT)
Quarter Mile [sec.]: 14.5 (MT)
 
Top Speed [mph]: 148 (MT)
Braking 60 - 0 [ft.]: 111 (MT)