What are the features of a 2009 Mazda RX 8?
To enhance the highly successful RX-8, Mazda engineers focused on innovation in three key areas for the 2009 RX-8: styling, performance and packaging. “The enhancements made to RX-8’s exterior, interior, packaging and performance takes it to a whole new level of visual and driving excitement,” remarked Nakazawa.
What’s the top speed of a Mazda RX8?
Top speed here only 239km/h (I’ve seen 250 some time ago without video); nevertheless, a great car for country roads and daily drive! Do change spark plugs and coils if needed; it makes a difference. Buy a bigger starter motor if you still have the small one (early models). ENJOY! 🙂 Loading…
What kind of transmission does a Mazda RX 8 have?
The 2009 Mazda RX-8 is available as either a 232-horsepower model fitted with a six-speed manual transmission, or a 212-horsepower model fitted with a six-speed Sport A/T automatic with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters for a Formula 1-style driving experience.
What kind of suspension does a Mazda RX 8 use?
The RX-8 uses an aluminum double-wishbone front suspension, reducing unsprung weight over the use of steel components. By mounting the upper and lower arms on a highly rigid sub-frame, the long arms ensure linear alignment changes throughout the jounce and rebound of the front wheels.
To enhance the highly successful RX-8, Mazda engineers focused on innovation in three key areas for the 2009 RX-8: styling, performance and packaging. “The enhancements made to RX-8’s exterior, interior, packaging and performance takes it to a whole new level of visual and driving excitement,” remarked Nakazawa.
What’s the price of a new Mazda RX 8?
The RX-8 Sport with either the manual transmission or six-speed automatic has a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting around $27,000. The Touring with six-speed manual starts around $28,500, while a fully-loaded Grand Touring with automatic tops out around $37,000.
The 2009 Mazda RX-8 is available as either a 232-horsepower model fitted with a six-speed manual transmission, or a 212-horsepower model fitted with a six-speed Sport A/T automatic with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters for a Formula 1-style driving experience.
The RX-8 uses an aluminum double-wishbone front suspension, reducing unsprung weight over the use of steel components. By mounting the upper and lower arms on a highly rigid sub-frame, the long arms ensure linear alignment changes throughout the jounce and rebound of the front wheels.