Engine Type
232-hp, RENESIS 2-rotor,
rotary engine with 6-speed
manual transmission (212-hp,
6-speed Sport automatic
transmission) and 3-stage
variable induction system
(VIS) 
Motorsports-Inspired R3
R3 trim includes standard
19-inch forged
aluminum-alloy wheels,
performance-tuned suspension
with Bilstein® shock
absorbers and Recaro® front
sport leather- and
cloth-trimmed seats
Available Features
Available Bose® audio
system, Bluetooth®
hands-free phone
capability†, heated front
seats and Mazda Advanced
Keyless Entry & Start System
Safety Features
Standard safety features
include advanced front air
bags, front side-impact air
bags, side-impact air
curtains‡ and Tire-Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)
| 2011 RX-8 | Sport | Grand Touring | R3 |
| Engine | |||
| Engine type | 1.3-liter 2-rotor rotary | ||
| Engine code | RENESIS | ||
| Horsepower | |||
| - Manual transmission | 232 hp @ 8500 rpm | ||
| - Automatic transmission | 212 hp @ 7500 rpm | ||
| Torque | 159 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm | ||
| Redline | |||
| - Manual transmission | 9000 rpm | ||
| - Automatic transmission | 7500 rpm | ||
| Displacement (cc) | 1308 | ||
| Compression ratio | 10:1 | ||
| Fuel system | Multi-port electronic fuel injection | ||
| Required fuel | Premium unleaded (91 octane) | ||
| Ignition system | Electronic 4-coil with iridium-tipped multi-electrode spark plugs | ||
| Induction system | 6 side intake ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) and variable fresh air duct | ||
| Exhaust | |||
| - Manual transmission | Stainless steel with low back pressure main muffler | ||
| - Automatic transmission | Stainless steel | ||
| Rotor housing | Aluminum with chrome-steel liner | ||
| Side housing | Cast iron | ||
| Emission control type (Fed/Cal) | Tier2 Bin5 / ULEV II | ||
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| Manual transmission (city/hwy)** | 16/22 | ||
| Automatic transmission (city/hwy)** | 16/23 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Type | Front-midship engine rear-wheel drive (RWD) with powerplant frame | ||
| - Manual transmission | Close-ratio 6-speed manual with short-throw direct linkage shifter | ||
| - Automatic transmission | 6-speed electronically controlled Sport AT with paddle shifters and Adaptive Shift Logic | ||
| Driveshaft | |||
| - Manual transmission | Carbon fiber | ||
| - Automatic transmission | Steel | ||
| Limited-slip type | |||
| - Manual transmission | Torque-sensing conical limited-slip differential | ||
| Gear Ratios (:1) | 6MT | 6AT | |
| 1st | 3.82 | 3.54 | |
| 2nd | 2.26 | 2.06 | |
| 3rd | 1.54 | 1.40 | |
| 4th | 1.18 | 1.00 | |
| 5th | 1.00 | 0.71 | |
| 6th | 0.79 | 0.58 | |
| Reverse | 3.60 | 3.17 | |
| Final drive | 4.78 | 4.30 | |
| Chassis | |||
| Body type | Monocoque unibody with backbone frame construction and front and rear suspension subframes | ||
| Brakes | 4-wheel disc | ||
| - Front | 12.7-inch vented disc | ||
| - Rear | 11.9-inch vented disc with aluminum calipers | ||
| - ABS | 4-wheel, 4-channel with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) | ||
| Steering type | Rack-and-pinion | ||
| Power assist | Direct-drive electric | ||
| Overall steering ratio | 16.4:1 | ||
| Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock | 3.0 | ||
| Turning circle diameter, curb-to-curb (ft) | 34.8 | ||
| Suspension | 4-wheel independent | ||
| - Front | Double wishbone with forged aluminum control arms | ||
| - Rear | Multilink with tubular control arms and aluminum hubs | ||
| - Stabilizer bar (front) | 26.5 mm | ||
| - Stabilizer bar (rear) | 16.0 mm | ||
| Shock absorbers | Sport-tuned twin-tube (performance-tuned Bilstein® monotube on R3) | ||
| Wheel size (in) | 18 x 8.0 (19 x 8.0 on R3) | ||
| Tire size | 225/45R18 (225/40R19 on R3) | ||
| Tire manufacturer | Bridgestone | ||
| Weights / Capacities / Aerodynamics | |||
| Curb weight (lbs) | |||
| - Manual transmission | 3065 | ||
| - Automatic transmission | 3111 | ||
| Weight distribution (front/rear) | 52/48 | ||
| Fuel capacity (gallons) | 16.9 | ||
| Oil capacity (quarts) | |||
| - Manual transmission | 7.4 | ||
| - Automatic transmission | 6.7 | ||
| Coefficient of drag (Cd) | 0.30 | ||
2011 RX-8 Exterior
standard
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| Body | ||||
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| Halogen fog lights |
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| Aluminum-alloy hood and rear doors |
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| UV-reducing windshield |
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| Variable-intermittent windshield wipers |
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| Rain-sensing windshield wipers |
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| Power sliding-glass moonroof with one-touch-open feature and interior sunshade |
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| Dual power side mirrors |
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| Heated side mirrors |
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| Freestyle door system |
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| Body-color door handles |
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| Side sill extensions |
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| Rear lip spoiler |
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| Rear wing spoiler |
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| In-glass antenna |
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| LED taillights |
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| Dual exhaust with chrome tips |
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| Wheels & Tires | ||||
| 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels |
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| 19-inch BBS forged aluminum-alloy wheels |
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| 225/45R18 summer performance radial tires |
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| 225/40R19 W-speed-rated summer performance radial tires |
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| Exterior Dimensions | ||||
| Wheelbase (in) | 106.4 | |||
| Track, front (in) | 59.1 | |||
| Track, rear (in) | 59.3 | |||
| Length (in) | 175.6 | |||
| Width (in) | 69.7 | |||
| Height (in) | 52.8 | |||
| Minimum ground clearance - laden (in) | 4.7 | |||
2011 RX-8 Interior
standard
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not available | 2011 RX-8 | Sport | Grand Touring | R3 | |
| Manual air conditioning with pollen filter |
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| Automatic climate control with pollen filter |
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| Power windows with driver's one-touch down/up feature |
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| Power door locks with 2-stage unlocking |
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| Cruise control with steering-wheel-mounted controls |
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| Bluetooth® hands-free phone capability† |
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| Remote keyless entry system |
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| Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry & Start System |
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| Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® |
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| Illuminated visor vanity mirrors |
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| Tilt steering wheel |
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| 12-volt power outlet |
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| Remote trunk and fuel-door release |
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| Dual front map lights |
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| Rear window defogger with timer |
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| Storage | ||||
| Lockable glove compartment |
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| Front center console storage with dual cup holders |
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| Overhead sunglasses holder |
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| Rear console with covered storage |
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| Seating & Trim | ||||
| 4-passenger seating |
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| Manual driver's seat |
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| 8-way power driver's seat with adjustable lumbar support |
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| Recaro® front sport seats |
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| Manual front passenger seat |
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| Rear bucket seats with trunk pass through |
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| Driver's seat memory |
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| Heated front seats |
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| Cloth-trimmed sport seats |
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| Leather-trimmed sport seats |
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| Leather- and cloth-trimmed seats |
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| Leather-wrapped steering wheel |
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| Leather-wrapped shift knob with aluminum-alloy accent (MT) |
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| Leather-wrapped shift knob with silver accent (AT) |
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| Leather-wrapped parking brake handle |
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| Aluminum-alloy pedals and driver's footrest (MT only) |
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| Door sill plates with aluminum-alloy inserts |
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| Carpet floor mats |
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| Audio & Navigation | ||||
| AM/FM/CD stereo with 6 speakers |
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| Bose® Centerpoint® Surround Sound System with AudioPilot® 2, AM/FM stereo, in-dash 6-disc CD changer and 9 speakers |
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| SIRIUS Satellite Radio-compatible audio system†† |
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| SIRIUS Satellite Radio with free 6-month subscription |
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| Auxiliary-audio input jack |
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| Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls |
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| Navigation system with 7-inch color display |
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| Instrumentation | ||||
| Digital speedometer |
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| Analog tachometer, coolant temperature and fuel gauge |
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| Dual trip odometers |
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| Center instrument panel display (air conditioning, audio & clock) |
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| Interior Dimensions & Capacities | ||||
| Headroom, front/rear without moonroof (in) | 38.2/36.8 |
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| Shoulder room, front/rear (in) | 54.8/54.9 | |||
| Hip room, front/rear (in) | 53.3/48.1 | |||
| Legroom, front/rear (in) | 42.7/32.2 | |||
| EPA passenger volume (cu ft) | 89.0 | |||
| EPA cargo volume (cu ft) | 7.6 | |||
2011 RX-8 Safety
standard
option
not available | 2011 RX-8 | Sport | Grand Touring | R3 | |
| Safety | ||||
| Advanced front air bags with seat belt-use, passenger-weight and driver's seat-position sensors‡ |
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| Front side-impact air bags and side-impact air curtains‡ |
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| 3-point seat belts for all seating positions |
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| Front seat-belt pretensioners with force limiters |
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| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) |
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| Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)‡‡ and Traction Control System (TCS) |
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| Side-impact door beams – front and rear |
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| Collapsible steering column |
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| Security | ||||
| Engine-immobilizer antitheft system |
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| Antitheft alarm system |
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| Keyless remote panic button (on key fob) |
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| Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) |
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| Wheel locks |
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| LATCH child-safety-seat anchors & upper tether anchors |
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2011 RX-8 Options & Packages
standard
option
not available | 2011 RX-8 | Sport |
Grand Touring |
R3 |
| Options | |||
Navigation system
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| Exterior | |||
| Moonroof wind deflector |
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| All-weather floor mats |
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| Spare tire mounting kit |
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| Audio | |||
| In-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer |
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