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SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE 2005 Mazda RX-8

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Engine: 1.3-liter rotary
Engine Options: 1.3-liter twin-rotor rotary 197 hp (AT); 238 hp (MT)
Transmission: six-speed manual
Transmission Options: four-speed sequential automatic with steering-wheel paddles; six-speed close-ratio manual
Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; front, side and side-curtain airbags; electronic brake-force distribution; electronic stability control and traction control; seatbelt pretensioners
Optional Safety Equipment: none
Basic Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles
Assembled In: Hiroshima, Japan
Model Tested: Mazda RX-8 MT ($26,875)
Standard Equipment: in-dash 6-disc CD, keyless entry, power windows, mirrors and door locks
Options as Tested: Sports Package ($1,300) includes xenon headlights, DSC with traction control, fog lamps; in-dash 6-disc CD ($500); Rotary Accent Package ($139)
Destination Charge: 545
Gas Guzzler Tax:
Layout: rear-wheel drive
Horsepower: 238 @ 8500
Torque: 159 @ 5500
Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 18/24
Wheelbase: 106.3 inches
Length/Width/Height in Inches: 174.2/69.7/52.8 inches
Track Front/Rear: 59.1/59.3 inches
Turning Cycle: 34.8 feet
Seating Capacity: 4 people
Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 35.8/NA/43.0 inches
Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches
Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 35.5/NA/23.0 inches
Trunk Volume: 7.6 cubic feet
Payload:
Suspension, f: A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar
Ground Clearance: 5.3 inches
Curb Weight: 3029 pounds
Towing Capacity: pounds
Tires: 225/45R18 Bridgestone Potenza
Brakes: disc/disc with ABS and EBD
Fuel Capacity: 15.8 Gallons

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The 2005 Mazda RX-8.