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2001 - Mazda - RX-8 (Japanese spec)

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1. RX-8 (Japanese spec) 2001
General Information
Make Mazda
Model RX-8 (Japanese spec)
Production Year 2001
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2700 mm     (106,3 in)
Front Track 1490 mm     (58,7 in)
Rear Track 1500 mm     (59,1 in)
Length 4325 mm     (170,3 in)
Width 1780 mm     (70,1 in)
Height 1330 mm     (52,4 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,6
Weight
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %50 / %50
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Mazda
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type Rot
Number of Cylinders and Placement RC-2
Valves per Cylinder
Engine Displacement 2616 cc     (159,64 cu in)
Bore
Stroke
Bore / Stroke Ratio
Unitary Capacity 1308 cc/cylinder    (79,82 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio
Fuel System Type
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 246 HP     (183,4 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 8500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 216 N.m     (159,4 lb.ft ,  22 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 7500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 206,1 N.m    (8500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 94 HP/litre    (70,1 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 6M
Top Gear Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.DW.
Suspension (rear) I.DW.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 356 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 361 mm
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 225/50 ZR 19
Tyres (rear) 245/45 ZR 19