RX-8



2009 RX-8 Vehicle Specifications
 
Engine
Type 1.3L Rotary engine
 
6-Speed Sport Mode AT 6-Speed MT
Horsepower SAE net hp* 212 @ 7500 rpm 232 @ 8500 rpm
Torque SAE net lb.ft. 159 @ 5500 rpm 159 @ 5500 rpm
Redline 7500 RPM 9000 RPM
 
Displacement 654cc x 2
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Fuel System Electro magnetic
Recommended Fuel Premium (unleaded)
 
Drivetrain
Type Front rotary engine/rear-wheel drive
Transmission 6-speed Sport mode automatic transmission with paddle shifters
6-speed manual with short throw shifter
Gear ratios: 6 AT 6 MT
1st 3.538 3.760
2nd 2.060 2.269
3rd 1.404 1.645
4th 1.000 1.187
5th 0.713 1.000
6th 0.582 0.843
Reverse 3.168 3.564
Final Drive 4.300 4.444
Clutch type Single dry plate, (diaphragm spring) (Except AT)
 
Suspension
Frame Unit body (Monocoque), Power Plant Frame (PPF)
Suspension Sport tuned suspension with independent front double wishbone, rear multi-link, gas-filled shock absorbers, front strut tower bar, front and rear stabilizer bars
 
Chassis
Steering Direct drive electronically assisted steering
Steering Ratio 16.43:1
Steering Wheel Turns 2.99 (lock to lock)
Min. turning Circle 10.6 m curb to curb
Brakes Power-assisted 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes
Anti-lock Braking System with EBFD
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) - GT models
Wheels 18” Aluminum Alloy Wheels
Tires 225/45R18
Curb Weight 6 AT - 1,404 kg / 6 MT 1,389 kg
 
Electrical System
Battery 75D23L
Alternator 12 Volt - 100amp
Cold Cranking Capacity 490amp
Ignition System Pointless
 
Capacities
Seating 4
Engine Oil Capacity 6.7L
Coolant Capacity 8.7L
Washer Fluid Tank 3.5L
Fuel Tank 60L
 
External Dimensions (mm)
Wheelbase 2,700
Track (Fr/Rr) 1,500/1,505
Overall Length 4,424
Overall Width 1,770
Overall Height 1,340
Ground Clearance 120 (laden)
 
Internal Dimensions (mm)
Headroom (Fr/Rr) 932/927 with moonroof
Headroom (Fr/Rr) 970/935 without moonroof
Legroom (Fr/Rr) 1,084/817
Shoulder Room (Fr/Rr) 1,393/1,335
Hip Room (Fr/Rr) 1,355/1,222
Cargo Volume 290L
 
Transport Canada Fuel Economy Ratings**
City Highway
6-speed Sport mode AT 13.3L/100Km 8.9L/100Km
6-Speed Manual 12.8L/100Km 9.2L/100Km
 
Estimated Performance Data
Acceleration MT
(0 - 60 mph: sec)
6.0
Coefficient of Drag (Cd) 0.31
Weight Distribution % (fr/rr) 48/52
 
*Horsepower calculated using SAE method, revised August 2004.
**Estimated fuel economy. Your actual fuel consumption may vary.


2009 RX-8 Vehicle Features
 
S = Standard O = Optional
 
Engineering Features GS GT
1.3L Rotary engine S S
Variable dynamic effect intake system S S
6-speed manual overdrive transmission with short throw shifter S S
6-speed Sport mode automatic transmission with paddle shifters O O
Limited-slip rear differential 6MT only S
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with TCS -- S
Direct drive electronically assisted steering S S
Power-assisted 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes S S
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) with EBFD S S
Front engine / Rear-wheel drive S S
Front independent double wishbone suspension S S
Rear independent multi-link suspension S S
Sport-Tuned suspension S S
Front and rear stabilizer bars S S
Power Plant Frame (PPF) S S
Strut tower bar S S
Engine immobilizer theft-deterrent system S S
 
Exterior Features GS GT
225/45 R18 Performance Radial tires S S
18-inch aluminum alloy wheels S S
Body-colour bumpers and door handles S S
Indoor high mount stop lamp S S
Dual body-colour power remote-control heated door mirrors S S
Headlights - halogen S --
Headlights - Xenon -- S
Automatic headlamp leveling -- S
Headlight cleaners S S
Fog lights S S
Windshield with sunshade S S
Variable intermittent windshield wipers S S
Glass imprinted antenna S S
Dual outlet exhaust system (chrome garnish) S S
 
Interior Features: Comfort and Convenience GS GT
AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer and BOSE premium audio system (includes 9 speakers) S S
Cruise control S S
Steering wheel mounted cruise and audio controls S S
Air conditioning S S
Micron air filter S S
Rear seat heater ducts S S
Rear window defroster S S
Power door locks (2 stage lock type) S S
Remote keyless entry system with retractable key, welcome mode and panic alarm (includes two transmitters) S --
Intelligent Key System (keyless entry and start) -- S
Driver / front passenger illuminated power door lock switch S S
Central locking feature on driver’s door S S
Remote fuel door and trunk lid releases S S
Internal trunk release S S
Power windows with driver-side one-touch down feature and power delay S S
Driver / front passenger illuminated power window switch S S
Power-operated glass moonroof -- O
Ignition key illumination S S
Front door courtesy lamps S S
Illuminated entry S S
Cargo area light S S
Driver / passenger illuminated vanity mirrors S S
Day/night rearview mirror - manual S --
Auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink -- S
Navigation system -- O
Delayed fade out on interior lights S S
Cup holders (2 front, 2 rear) S S
Map lamps S S
Aluminum foot pedals and left foot rest 6 MT only 6 MT only
 
Interior Features: Seat and Trim GS GT
Reclining front bucket seats S S
Driver’s manual seat lifter S --
8-way adjustable power driver’s seat with lumbar support -- S
Heated front seats -- S
Integrated head restraints for front seats S S
Floor Mats S S
High grade cloth upholstery S --
Cloth door panel trim - front and rear S --
Leather trimmed upholstery -- S
Synthetic leather door panel trim - front and rear -- S
Leather-wrapped 3-spoke tilt steering wheel S S
Adjustable steering wheel S S
Leather-wrapped shift knob S S
Urethane-wrapped parking brake handle S S
Front door handles – bright finish S S
Rear door handles - black finish S S
Scuff plates with aluminum inserts S S
 
Interior Features: Safety and Security GS GT
Side-impact door beams – front S S
Dual front airbags S S
Dual front side airbags S S
Dual front and rear side air curtains S S
Front safety-belt pretensioners with force limiters S S
3-point safety belts for all seating positions (2 front; 2 rear) S S
ISOFIX child safety-seat anchors S S
Anti-theft alarm system -- S
 
Interior Features: Instrument panel GS GT
Outside ambient temperature indicator S S
12-volt power outlet with cigarette lighter S S
Blue LED concealed meter lighting with red nighttime gauge illumination S S
Black gauges with chrome bezels and white lettering S S
Tachometer, engine coolant temperature gauge and fuel gauge S S
Twin trip odometers S S
Warning lights for low fuel level, washer fluid, door ajar, check engine, oil pressure, volts, parking brake, high beam, air bags and safety belts S S
 
Interior Features: Storage GS GT
Front door storage pockets S S
Front passenger seatback pocket S S
Coin box S S
Overhead console with sunglass storage S S
Centre console with power outlet (1) S S
Rear console S S
Lockable, illuminated glove compartment S S
 
S = Standard O = Optional





The fun is not over yet!
We would like to offer you additional reasons to own your new RX-8 now with these financing and leasing offers. Who says you have to resist?
 
Financing Offers APR (Annual Percentage Rate) %
Model
Model Year 24 mths 36 mths 48 mths 60 mths 72 mths 84 mths
RX-8 GS 2009 STD STD STD STD STD STD
RX-8 R3 2009 STD STD STD STD STD STD
RX-8 GT AT 2009 STD STD STD STD STD STD
RX-8 GT MT 2009 STD STD STD STD STD STD
 
Leasing Offers ALR (Annual Lease Rate) %
Model
Model Year 24 mths 36 mths 48 mths 60 mths
RX-8 GS 2009 STD STD STD -
RX-8 R3 2009 STD STD STD -
RX-8 GT AT 2009 STD STD STD -
RX-8 GT MT 2009 STD STD STD -
 
STD means Standard Rates. Your local Mazda Dealership has all the details.

Leasing and Financing Rates O.A.C. for qualified customers only. Offers cannot be combined. Please contact your local Mazda Dealership for details.

Our special offers end on September 30, 2010.


We're proud to offer some of the most exciting vehicles on the road today; vehicles that provide a uniquely exhilarating driving experience. Below is the complete price list for the Mazda RX-8 and its options.
 
2009 Mazda RX-8 Pricing
 
GS (Cloth) R3 (Cloth/Leather) GT (Leather)
MSRP (with 6-Speed Manual Transmission) $38,095 $41,995 $43,795
 
Must add $1,395.00 to vehicle price for transport and preparation
 
2009 Mazda RX-8 Options
 
6-Speed Sport Mode Automatic Transmission N/A N/A N/C
Navigation System N/A N/A $2,595
 
Note: Applicable taxes, including the $100 federal excise tax for air conditioning is excluded from applicable vehicle / option prices.


2009 RX-8 Mazda Added Protection (MAP) Plan Pricing
We’re proud to offer some of the most exciting vehicles on the road today; vehicles that provide a uniquely exhilarating driving experience. We want to provide the opportunity to enjoy worry free driving, even after the vehicle’s manufacturer's warranty has expired.
That’s why we’ve created the Mazda Added Protection (MAP) plans to protect you against unexpected repair costs. MAP works in conjunction with your specified new vehicle warranty for up to 7 years or 160,000 km. With it you are covered for services over and above your existing warranty. With a wide array of terms and prices, there is one suited for you!
  Plan term in months Plan term in distance Coverage MSRP  
  36 months 80,000 km Comprehensive $529.00  
  42 months 100,000 km Comprehensive $629.00  
  48 months 100,000 km Comprehensive $720.00  
  60 months 100,000 km Comprehensive $1,624.00  
  72 months 120,000 km Comprehensive $2,224.00  
  72 months 160,000 km Comprehensive $2,474.00  
  84 months 160,000 km Comprehensive $2,674.00  
  60 months 100,000 km Major Components $1,474.00  
  72 months 120,000 km Major Components $1,924.00  
  72 months 160,000 km Major Components $2,124.00  
  84 months 160,000 km Major Components $2,374.00  
 
 
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