2011 RX-8

Engine & Mechanical

standard option Accessory not available

Engine Type
232-hp, RENESIS 2-rotor, rotary engine with 6-speed
manual transmission (212-hp, 6-speed Sport automatic
transmission) and 3-stage variable induction system (VIS)

Motorsports-Inspired R3
R3 trim includes standard 19-inch forged aluminum-alloy
wheels, performance-tuned suspension with Bilstein®
shock absorbers and Recaro® front sport leather- and
cloth-trimmed seats

Available Features
Available Bose® audio system, Bluetooth® hands-free
phone capability†, heated front seats and Mazda
Advanced Keyless Entry & Start System

Safety Features
Standard safety features include advanced front air bags,
front side-impact air bags, side-impact air curtains‡ and
Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

2011 RX-8 Sport Grand Touring R3

Engine
Engine type 1.3-liter 2-rotor rotary

Engine code RENESIS

Horsepower

- Manual transmission 232 hp @ 8500 rpm

- Automatic transmission 212 hp @ 7500 rpm

Torque 159 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm

Redline

- Manual transmission 9000 rpm

- Automatic transmission 7500 rpm

Displacement (cc) 1308

Compression ratio 10:1

Fuel system Multi-port electronic fuel injection

Required fuel Premium unleaded (91 octane)

Ignition system Electronic 4-coil with iridium-tipped multi-electrode spark plugs

Induction system 6 side intake ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) and variable fresh air duct

Exhaust

- Manual transmission Stainless steel with low back pressure main muffler

- Automatic transmission Stainless steel

Rotor housing Aluminum with chrome-steel liner

Side housing Cast iron

Emission control type (Fed/Cal) Tier2 Bin5 / ULEV II

Fuel economy
Manual transmission (city/hwy)** 16/22
Automatic transmission (city/hwy)** 16/23

Drivetrain
Type Front-midship engine rear-wheel drive (RWD) with powerplant frame

- Manual transmission Close-ratio 6-speed manual with short-throw direct linkage shifter

- Automatic transmission 6-speed electronically controlled Sport AT with paddle shifters and Adaptive Shift Logic

Driveshaft

- Manual transmission Carbon fiber

- Automatic transmission Steel

Limited-slip type

- Manual transmission Torque-sensing conical limited-slip differential

Gear Ratios (:1) 6MT 6AT

1st 3.82 3.54

2nd 2.26 2.06

3rd 1.54 1.40

4th 1.18 1.00

5th 1.00 0.71

6th 0.79 0.58

Reverse 3.60 3.17

Final drive 4.78 4.30

Chassis
Body type Monocoque unibody with backbone frame construction and front and rear suspension subframes

Brakes 4-wheel disc

- Front 12.7-inch vented disc

- Rear 11.9-inch vented disc with aluminum calipers

- ABS 4-wheel, 4-channel with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Steering type Rack-and-pinion

Power assist Direct-drive electric

Overall steering ratio 16.4:1

Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock 3.0

Turning circle diameter, curb-to-curb (ft) 34.8

Suspension 4-wheel independent

- Front Double wishbone with forged aluminum control arms

- Rear Multilink with tubular control arms and aluminum hubs

- Stabilizer bar (front) 26.5 mm

- Stabilizer bar (rear) 16.0 mm

Shock absorbers Sport-tuned twin-tube (performance-tuned Bilstein® monotube on R3)

Wheel size (in) 18 x 8.0 (19 x 8.0 on R3)

Tire size 225/45R18 (225/40R19 on R3)

Tire manufacturer Bridgestone

Weights / Capacities / Aerodynamics

Curb weight (lbs)

- Manual transmission 3065

- Automatic transmission 3111

Weight distribution (front/rear) 52/48

Fuel capacity (gallons) 16.9

Oil capacity (quarts)

- Manual transmission 7.4

- Automatic transmission 6.7

Coefficient of drag (Cd) 0.30

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Exterior
standard option Accessory not available

2011 RX-8 Sport Grand Touring R3

Body
Halogen headlights

Xenon High-Intensity-Discharge (HID)

low-beam headlights with auto on/off
feature

Auto-off headlights

Halogen fog lights

Aluminum-alloy hood and rear doors

UV-reducing windshield

Variable-intermittent windshield wipers

Rain-sensing windshield wipers

Power sliding-glass moonroof with

one-touch-open feature and interior
sunshade

Dual power side mirrors

Heated side mirrors

Freestyle door system

Body-color door handles

Side sill extensions

Rear lip spoiler (MT) (MT)

Rear wing spoiler

In-glass antenna

LED taillights

Dual exhaust with chrome tips

Wheels & Tires

18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels

19-inch BBS forged aluminum-alloy wheels

Wheel locks

225/45R18 summer performance radial

tires

225/40R19 W-speed-rated summer

performance radial tires

Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) 106.4

Track, front (in) 59.1

Track, rear (in) 59.3

Length (in) 175.6

Width (in) 69.7

Height (in) 52.8

Minimum ground clearance - laden (in) 4.7

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Interior
standard option Accessory not available

2011 RX-8 Sport Grand Touring R3

Manual air conditioning with pollen filter

Automatic climate control with pollen filter

Power windows with driver's one-touch

down/up feature

Power door locks with 2-stage unlocking

Cruise control with steering-wheel-mounted

controls

Bluetooth® hands-free phone capability†

Remote keyless entry system

Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry & Start

System

Auto-dimming rearview mirror with

HomeLink®

Illuminated visor vanity mirrors

Tilt steering wheel

12-volt power outlet

Remote trunk and fuel-door release

Dual front map lights

Rear window defogger with timer

Storage
Lockable glove compartment

Front center console storage with dual cup

holders

Overhead sunglasses holder

Rear console with covered storage

Seating & Trim

4-passenger seating

Manual driver's seat

8-way power driver's seat with adjustable

lumbar support

Recaro® front sport seats

Manual front passenger seat

Rear bucket seats with trunk pass through

Driver's seat memory

Heated front seats

Cloth-trimmed sport seats

Leather-trimmed sport seats

Leather- and cloth-trimmed seats

Leather-wrapped steering wheel

Leather-wrapped shift knob with

aluminum-alloy accent (MT)
Leather-wrapped shift knob with silver
accent (AT)

Leather-wrapped parking brake handle

Aluminum-alloy pedals and driver's footrest

(MT only)

Door sill plates with aluminum-alloy inserts

Carpet floor mats

Audio & Navigation

AM/FM/CD stereo with 6 speakers

Bose® Centerpoint® Surround Sound

System with AudioPilot® 2, AM/FM stereo,
in-dash 6-disc CD changer and 9 speakers

SIRIUS Satellite Radio-compatible audio

system††

SIRIUS Satellite Radio with free 4-month

subscription

Auxiliary-audio input jack

Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls

Navigation system with 7-inch color display

Instrumentation
Digital speedometer

Analog tachometer, coolant temperature

and fuel gauge

Dual trip odometers

Center instrument panel display (air

conditioning, audio & clock)

Interior Dimensions & Capacities

Headroom, front/rear without moonroof (in) 38.2/36.8 38.2/36.8

Headroom, front/rear with moonroof (in) 36.7/36.5

Shoulder room, front/rear (in) 54.8/54.9

Hip room, front/rear (in) 53.3/48.1

Legroom, front/rear (in) 42.7/32.2

EPA passenger volume (cu ft) 89.0

EPA cargo volume (cu ft) 7.6

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Safety & Security
standard option Accessory not available

2011 RX-8 Sport Grand Touring R3

Safety
Advanced front air bags with seat belt-use,
passenger-weight and driver's seat-position
sensors‡

Front side-impact air bags and side-impact

air curtains‡

3-point seat belts for all seating positions

Front seat-belt pretensioners with force

limiters

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)‡‡ and

Traction Control System (TCS)

Side-impact door beams – front and rear

Collapsible steering column

Security
Engine-immobilizer antitheft system

Antitheft alarm system

Keyless remote panic button (on key fob)

Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Wheel locks

LATCH child-safety-seat anchors & upper

tether anchors
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Options & Packages
standard option Accessory not available

2011 RX-8 Sport Grand R3

Touring
Options
Navigation system
- DVD-based with 7-inch LCD touch
screen

Exterior
Moonroof wind deflector /

Door edge guards / / /

Rear wing spoiler (automatic transmission / /

only)

Splash guards / /

Interior
All-weather floor mats / / /

Cargo net / / /

Cargo organizer / / /

Cargo tray / / /

Collapsible cargo carrier / / /

Spare tire mounting kit

Audio
In-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer /

SIRIUS Satellite Radio with free 4-month / /

subscription

† The Bluetooth® system functions only with select manufactured phones. Please consult www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth for device compatibility.
‡ Always wear your seat belt and secure children in the rear seats in appropriate child restraints.
** EPA-estimated mileage. Actual results may vary.
†† SIRIUS Satellite Radio-compatible audio system requires additional dealer-installed hardware and subscription.
‡‡ Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is an electronic system to help the driver maintain control under adverse conditions. It is not a substitute for safe driving practices.
Factors including speed, road conditions and driver steering input can all affect whether DSC will be effective in preventing loss of control. Please see the Owner's Manual for
further details.