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2004 Mazda RX-8 |
General
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List Price
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$26,680 |
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Seating Capacity
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4 |
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Transmission
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6-speed manual |
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Curb Weight
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3,000 lb |
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Length
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174.2 in |
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Width
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69.7 in |
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Height
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52.8 in |
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Ground Clearance
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5.3 in |
Performance
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0 - 60 mph
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5.9 sec |
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0 - ¼ mile
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14.5 sec |
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Top Speed
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148 mph |
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Skidpad
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0.88g |
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Slalom
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65.4 mph |
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Braking from 60 mph
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114 ft |
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Braking from 80 mph
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202 ft |
Engine
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Type
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aluminum rotor housings, cast-iron side plates, 2-rotor Wankel |
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Valvetrain
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3 intake & 2 exhaust side ports per rotor chamber |
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Displacement
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1,308 cc |
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Horsepower
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250 bhp @ 8500 rpm |
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Torque
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159 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm |
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Maximum Speed
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9,000 rpm |
Chassis and Body
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Layout
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front engine/rear drive |
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Body/Frame
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steel with aluminum hood and rear doors/unit steel |
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Brakes
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vented discs; vacuum, ABS |
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Wheels
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aluminum alloy |
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Tires
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Bridgestone Potenza RE040 |
Fuel Economy
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Testing Average
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19.0 mpg |
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EPA City/Highway
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18/24 mpg |
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Fuel Capacity
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15.8 gal |
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