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    Mazda RX-8 Review, For Sale, Specs, Models & News in Australia

    Mazda RX-8 Review, For Sale, Specs, Models & News in Australia

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    The two-door Mazda RX-8 coupe holds a special place in the history of the small Japanese company.

    The small rear-wheel drive sports car was sold in Australia from 2003 to 2011, and is to date the last rotary-engined car ever made by Mazda. Powered by a 1.3-litre Wankel rotary engine, the RX-8 was available as a six-speed manual and four-speed automatic The RX-8 can trace its lineage directly back to 1978 with the RX-7, while the rotary was first used in the Cosmo in 1967. The single-cylinder rotary engine will make a return to the Mazda range, as a range extender for a forthcoming electric vehicle.

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    12.1L/100km (combined)
    Coupe
    6 Speed Automatic
    Premium Unleaded Petrol
    2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003
    Reviews For Sale Pricing & Specs Q&As Wheel Size Fuel Consumption Dimensions News Towing Capacity
    Overview
    Likes
    Excellent handling
    Unique rotary performance
    Surprisingly large boot
    Dislikes
    Rear doors hard to use when parked in close
    High fuel usage
    Be careful of thrashed examples

    Mazda RX-8 Pricing & Specs

    The price range for the Mazda RX-8 varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $9,240 and going to $16,060 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
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    Mazda RX-8 FAQs

    Mazda RX9 - When will Mazda launch the next rotary sport car?

    The short answer is: nobody knows.

    Recent rumours suggest that a hybrid-powered piston-engined coupe with a small rotary range-extender engine might be under consideration, or even a non-rotary-powered piston-hybrid sports car bearing the 'RX-9' badge may be in the pipeline. With Mazda developing inline six-cylinder petrol engines, the latter might be more on the money.

    But a low-volume expensive coupe is probably not on Mazda's priorities list, sadly.

    Thank you.

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    How to remove a Mazda RX-8 radio?

    Turn the gear knob anti-clockwise, the pop the centre console out using trim removal tools. Remove two Phillips head screws holding the base of the radio trim and ashtray to the centre console support structure. Pull the ashtray and cigarette lighter assembly out. Remove the plastic trim from under the steering column, then remove the two Phillips head screws under the radio trim panel in the centre console, and one bolt tucked up the side of the radio unit which is accessed from the passenger side. The radio then pops out of its clips when lifted from the bottom of the unit..

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    Heart wants RX8

    BUY the RX8. Rotary engines are typically heavier on fuel than a four-cylinder engine, and your V8 comparison is probably correct. They have also been a little heavier on oil than a piston engine, but that's not a problem. The RX8 is a high-performance sports car and needs oils that protect it against hard driving.

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    Mazda RX-8 Wheel Size

    The Mazda RX-8 has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 225x40 R19 for Coupe in 2012 with a wheel size that spans from 8x19 inches.
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    Mazda RX-8 Fuel consumption

    The Mazda RX-8 is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by PULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 12.9L/100km for Coupe
    *Combined fuel consumption
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    Mazda RX-8 Dimensions

    The dimensions of the Mazda RX-8 Coupe vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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    Mazda RX-8 Towing Capacity

    The Mazda RX-8 has maximum towing capacity of 950kg for the latest model available.
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