Mazda RX-8, Full Specifications

Key Specifications

Spec	Value
Production Years	2003-2012
Manufacturer	Mazda Motor Corporation
Assembly	Hiroshima, Japan (Ujina Plant No. 1)
Internal Designation	SE3P
Body Style	4-door coupe (freestyle rear-hinged doors)
Layout	Front-mid engine, rear-wheel drive
Platform	Mazda R platform
Wheelbase	2,700 mm
Overall Length	4,435 mm (Series I), 4,460 mm (Series II)
Overall Width	1,770 mm
Overall Height	1,340 mm
Kerb Weight	1,310 kg (manual), 1,340 kg (automatic)
Fuel Tank Capacity	60 L (Series I), 61 L (Series II)
Cargo Capacity	290 L
Drag Coefficient	0.31
Weight Distribution	50:50 front:rear
Seating Capacity	4

Engine Specifications

Renesis 13B-MSP (High-Power, 6-Speed Manual)

Spec	Value
Type	Twin-rotor Wankel rotary, naturally aspirated
Designation	13B-MSP (Renesis)
Displacement	1,308 cc (2 x 654 cc)
Compression Ratio	10.0:1
Power	170 kW (228 hp) @ 8,200 rpm
Torque	211 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Fuel System	Sequential electronic fuel injection
Induction	Naturally aspirated, multi-side-port
Ignition	Electronic, coil-on-plug (4 plugs, 2 leading, 2 trailing)
Exhaust Ports	Side-mounted (key Renesis design feature)
Cooling	Water-cooled
Lubrication	Wet sump with oil metering pump
Oil Capacity	4.5 L (with filter)
Recommended Oil	5W-30 or 10W-40
Redline	9,000 rpm
Rev Limiter	9,500 rpm

Renesis 13B-MSP (Low-Power, Automatic)

Spec	Value
Type	Twin-rotor Wankel rotary, naturally aspirated
Designation	13B-MSP (Renesis)
Displacement	1,308 cc (2 x 654 cc)
Compression Ratio	10.0:1
Power	141 kW (189 hp) @ 7,500 rpm
Torque	211 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Fuel System	Sequential electronic fuel injection
Redline	7,500 rpm (4-speed auto), 8,500 rpm (6-speed auto, Series II)

Rotary Engine Internal Components

Component	Quantity (per rotor)	Notes
Apex Seals	3	Single-piece design
Side Seals	6 (3 per side)	Seal rotor face to side housing
Corner Seals	6 (3 per side)	Seal apex/side seal junction
Oil Seals	6 (3 per side)	Control oil consumption
Exhaust Side Ports	2 (per side housing)	Key Renesis design feature

Transmission

6-Speed Manual (High-Power)

Spec	Value
Type	6-speed manual
Clutch	Single dry plate, hydraulic actuation

Gear	Ratio
1st	3.760
2nd	2.269
3rd	1.645
4th	1.187
5th	1.000
6th	0.843
Reverse	3.184

Automatic Options

Spec	Value
Series I	4-speed automatic
Series II	6-speed automatic

Final Drive

Variant	Ratio
6-Speed Manual	4.444
4-Speed Automatic	4.444
6-Speed Automatic	4.777

Suspension

Component	Front	Rear
Type	Independent, double wishbone	Independent, multi-link
Springs	Coil	Coil
Dampers	Gas-pressurised, twin-tube	Gas-pressurised, twin-tube
Anti-roll Bar	Yes	Yes

Brakes

Component	Front	Rear
Type	Ventilated disc	Ventilated disc
Diameter	323 mm	302 mm
ABS	Standard
EBD	Standard
DSC (Stability Control)	Standard
Traction Control	Standard
LSD	Torsen (limited-slip differential), standard on manual

Steering

Spec	Value
Type	Rack and pinion
Power Assist	Hydraulic (Series I), Electric (Series II)
Turns Lock-to-Lock	2.7
Turning Circle	10.6 m

Performance (approximate, period road tests)

Variant	0-100 km/h	Quarter Mile	Top Speed
6-Speed Manual (170kW)	6.4 s	~14.8 s	235 km/h (limited)
4-Speed Automatic (141kW)	7.8 s	~15.8 s	215 km/h
6-Speed Automatic (141kW, Series II)	7.5 s	~15.5 s	218 km/h

Fuel Economy (approximate, mixed driving)

Variant	L/100 km
6-Speed Manual (gentle)	12-14
6-Speed Manual (mixed)	14-17
6-Speed Manual (spirited)	18-22
Automatic	13-16

Tyre Specifications

Variant	Front	Rear
Base (Series I)	225/45R18	225/45R18
Sport (Series I)	225/45R18	225/45R18
Base (Series II)	225/45R18	225/45R18
Some variants	225/50R17	225/50R17

Wheel Specifications

Spec	Value
Standard	18” x 8.0” alloy
Optional	17” x 7.5” alloy
Bolt Pattern	5 x 114.3
Centre Bore	67.1 mm

Electrical

Spec	Value
Battery	12V, 65 Ah
Alternator	80A
Headlights	Projector halogen (Series I), HID/Xenon (Series II, option)
Ignition	Electronic, individual coil-on-plug (4 coils)
Engine Management	Mazda PCM (Powertrain Control Module)
OBD	OBD-II compliant

Service Intervals

Service Item	Interval
Engine oil and filter	5,000 km or 3 months
Spark plugs (leading and trailing)	30,000 km
Ignition coils	60,000-80,000 km (or at first sign of misfire)
Compression test	Annually (strongly recommended)
Coolant	24 months or 40,000 km
Gearbox oil (manual)	40,000 km
Differential oil	40,000 km
Brake fluid	24 months
Air filter	30,000 km

Safety Equipment

Feature	Specification
Airbags	Dual front, side, curtain
ABS	4-wheel with EBD
DSC (Dynamic Stability Control)	Standard
Traction Control	Standard
ANCAP Rating	4 stars (Series I), 4 stars (Series II)
Crash Structure	High-strength steel unibody, no B-pillar (compensated)

Model Variants (Australian Market)

Series I (2003-2008)

6-Speed Manual

Spec	Value
Engine	Renesis 13B-MSP (high-power)
Power	170 kW (228 hp)
Torque	211 Nm
Kerb Weight	1,310 kg
Standard Equipment	ABS, DSC, air conditioning, alloy wheels, 6-CD changer

4-Speed Automatic

Spec	Value
Engine	Renesis 13B-MSP (low-power)
Power	141 kW (189 hp)
Torque	211 Nm
Kerb Weight	1,340 kg

Series II (2008-2012)

6-Speed Manual

Spec	Value
Engine	Renesis 13B-MSP (revised, high-power)
Power	170 kW (228 hp)
Torque	211 Nm
Notable	Revised seal materials, improved ECU calibration, refreshed design

6-Speed Automatic

Spec	Value
Engine	Renesis 13B-MSP (revised, low-power)
Power	141 kW (189 hp)
Notable	6-speed auto replaces 4-speed. Improved shift quality

Dimensions Comparison (vs RX-7 FD)

Dimension	RX-8	RX-7 FD
Length	4,435 mm	4,285 mm
Width	1,770 mm	1,760 mm
Height	1,340 mm	1,230 mm
Wheelbase	2,700 mm	2,425 mm
Kerb Weight	1,310 kg	1,280 kg
Seats	4	2
Doors	4 (freestyle)	2
Turbo	No	Yes (sequential twin)

Production Numbers (Worldwide, Approximate)

Variant	Units
RX-8 Total (all variants)	~192,000
Series I (2003-2008)	~140,000
Series II (2008-2012)	~52,000
6-Speed Manual	~55% of production
Automatic	~45% of production