2001 - Mazda - RX-8

Technical Specs of This Model
1. RX-8 2001
2. RX-8 2001
3. RX-8 2001
General Information
Make Mazda
Model RX-8
Production Year 2001
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Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2700 mm     (106,3 in)
Front Track 1500 mm     (59,1 in)
Rear Track 1505 mm     (59,3 in)
Length 4430 mm     (174,4 in)
Width 1770 mm     (69,7 in)
Height 1340 mm     (52,8 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,64
Weight 1350 kg     (2973,6 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %50 / %50
Fuel Capacity 61 litre   (13,4 Imp gal ,  16,1 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,3
Frontal Area
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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 10 : 1
Fuel System Type SFi
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 227 HP     (169,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 8200 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 211 N.m     (155,7 lb.ft ,  21,5 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 5500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 197,1 N.m    (8200 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 168,1 HP/ton    (125,4 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 86,8 HP/litre    (64,7 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions 284 g/km
Fuel Consumption 15.8/8.9/11.4 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 5,5 s
0 - 60 mph 7,1 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 18,1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 15,3 s    @ 150 km/h    (93 mph)
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 27,3 s    @ 192 km/h    (119 mph)
Top Speed 229 km/h   (142,3 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 6M
Top Gear Ratio 0,84 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,44 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3
Turning Circle Diameter 11,2 m    (36,7 ft)
Suspension (front) I.DW.
Suspension (rear) I.MultiLi.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 323 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 302 mm
Wheels (front) 8JJ x 18
Wheels (rear) 8JJ x 18
Tyres (front) 225/45 R 18
Tyres (rear) 225/45 R 18