Autoknowtive
Mazda built the RX-8 in 2003–2012. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 2 of them, from the 2003 Mazda RX-8 Dingo Art to the 2009 Mazda RX-8. Body styles here: Coupé. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
Power went from 231 hp in the 2003 RX-8 Dingo Art to 232 hp in the 2009 RX-8. It got heavier along the way: 1,350 kg for the 2003 car, 1,390 kg for the 2009. The most powerful here is the 2009 Mazda RX-8 at 232 hp (173 kW), more than 50% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2003 Mazda RX-8 Dingo Art, in 6.4 s.
The Mazda RX-8 is a sports car manufactured by Japanese automobile manufacturer Mazda between 2003 and 2012. It was first shown in 2001 at the North American International Auto Show. It is the direct successor to the RX-7. Like its predecessors in the RX range, it is powered by a rotary Wankel engine. The RX-8 was available for the 2003 model year in most parts of the world.
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Launched in 2003, the Mazda RX-8 hit the global market with a serious bang. The RX-8 has won more than 50 global awards since its release including 2003 RJC Car of the Year in Japan Australia's Wheels magazine's Car of the Year for 2003, 2003 International Engine of the Year, 2004 Singapore Car of the Year, the 2004 U.S. Best Sports Car and UK Car of the Year 2004.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 RX-8 Dingo Art | 231 hp (172 kW) | 156 lb-ft (212 Nm) | 6.4 s | 146 mph (235 km/h) | 1,350 kg (2,976 lb) | 1.3 L R2 | Rear Wheel Drive | 6-Speed manual | — |
| 2009 RX-8 | 232 hp (173 kW) | 159 lb-ft (216 Nm) | 6.4 s | 145 mph (233 km/h) | 1,390 kg (3,064 lb) | 1.3 L 2-rotor rotary | Rear Wheel Drive | 6-Speed manual | 19 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
Every car on this page can turn up in the game. Spot It starts with a blurry close-up, Model Year asks you to date the photo, and the Daily gives you six guesses at one car. More Mazda models are on the Mazda page.