2005 Mazda RX-8 Models & Specs

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Specifications

  • Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
  • Engine: 1.3L RENESIS 2
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline Fuel
  • Fuel Capacity: 15.9 gal.
  • Torque: 159 ft. lbs.
  • Horsepower: 238 hp.
  • MPG (City/Hwy): 18/24
  • Transmission: 6 Speed Manual w/OD
  • Seating Capacity: 4
  • Cargo Capacity: 7.58 cu. ft.
  • Curb Weight: 3029 lbs.
  • Tires: P225/45R18
  • Front Head Room: 36.7" - 38.2"
  • Front Leg Room: 42.7"
  • Wheelbase: 106.4"
  • Length: 174.3"
  • Width: 69.7"
  • Height: 52.8"

Interior Features

  • Cloth bucket seats-inc: front reclining, rear seat pass-through, integrated head restraints
  • Warning lamps-inc: parking brake, high-beams, check engine, oil pressure, battery charge, seat belts, airbags, fuel
  • Driver & front passenger seatback pockets
  • 3-spoke leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel w/cruise/audio controls/paddle shifters
  • Instrumentation-inc: tire pressure monitoring system, outside temperature gauge, tachometer, digital speedometer, (2) resettable trip odometers, coolant temp
  • Black gauges w/chrome bezels & white lettering
  • Center console-inc: lockable storage compartment, pwr outlet
  • Rear console w/covered storage
  • Overhead console w/sunglass holder
  • Driver/front passenger illuminated visor vanity mirrors
  • Front carpeted floor mats
  • Aluminum/leather-wrapped shift knob
  • Illuminated locking glove compartment
  • Cup holders-inc: (2) front, (2) rear
  • Full carpeting
  • Pwr windows-inc: driver side one-touch-down feature, pwr delay
  • Rear window defogger w/auto-off feature
  • Lighting-inc: trunk, ignition key, front courtesy, entry, map, front pwr window & door lock switches
  • Tri-mode gauge lighting-inc: blue (entry), white-on-black (day), red-on- black (night)
  • Alarm system
  • Cruise control
  • Pwr door locks w/dual action
  • Digital clock
  • Remote fuel door/hood/trunk lid release
  • 12-volt pwr outlet
  • Remote keyless entry-inc: illuminated entry, panic feature & retractable key
  • Anti-theft engine immobilizer
  • Air conditioning
  • Black scuff plates w/aluminum accents
  • Aluminum foot pedals & footrest
  • AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (6) speakers
  • Satellite radio-compatible audio system (requires additional dealer-installed hardware)
  • In-glass rear antenna
  • Cigarette lighter w/ash tray
  • Cloth trimmed door panels
  • Passenger-side assist grips

Exterior Features

  • Body-color front/rear bumpers
  • Body-color aluminum hood
  • Body-color pwr mirrors
  • Black window trim
  • Variable-intermittent windshield wipers w/washer
  • Tinted windshield w/sunshade
  • Halogen headlights w/projector low beams
  • Unibody w/front/rear suspension subframes
  • Body-color freestyle doors

Safety Features

  • Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) w/Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
  • Driver & front passenger front/side/curtain airbags
  • 3-point front/rear seat belts
  • Front seat belt pretensioners w/beltforce limiters
  • Rear seat child safety seat anchors (LATCH)
  • Internal trunk release
  • Front/rear side-impact door beams

Mechanical Features

  • 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor 6-intake-port rotary engine
  • 6-speed manual transmission w/OD & short-throw shifter
  • Variable dynamic effect intake system
  • Limited slip differential
  • Rear wheel drive
  • Dual engine oil coolers
  • Independent double-wishbone sport-tuned front suspension w/light-alloy upper & lower arms, coil springs
  • Independent multi-link sport-tuned rear suspension w/low-mounted coil springs
  • Front/rear stabilizer bars
  • Strut tower brace
  • P225/45R18 tires
  • 18" x 8" aluminum alloy wheels w/locks
  • Direct drive pwr rack & pinion steering
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/electronic brake distribution (EBD)
  • 4-wheel pwr ventilated disc brakes
  • 15.9 gallon fuel tank
  • Single exhaust system w/dual bright-tipped exhaust outlets
  • Spare tire repair kit

Options & Packages

Additional Options

Mt sport pkg ($1,300)

  • Xenon headlights
  • Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) w/traction control
  • Fog lamps

Mt touring pkg ($2,975)

  • Xenon headlights
  • Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) w/traction control
  • Fog lamps
  • Bose audio system
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/HomeLink
  • Pwr moonroof

Mt grand touring pkg ($4,250)

  • Xenon headlights
  • Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) w/traction control
  • Fog lamps
  • Bose audio system
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/HomeLink
  • Pwr moonroof
  • Leather-trimmed upholstery
  • Faux leather door trim
  • 8-way pwr driver seat
  • Heated seats
  • Lumbar support
  • Heated exterior mirrors

Port Installed Options

Appearance pkg ($970)

  • Front air dam
  • Side/rear aero flares

Rotary accent pkg ($139)

  • Front/rear polished rotary accents
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