When did Mazda stop making the RX8 R3?
The Mazda RX8 R3 was Mazda’s last rotary-powered sports car before the Japanese manufacturer decided to discontinue the RX range in 2012. In this article, I’ll tell you everything there is to know about the R3, highlighting its exterior, interior, and performance, before delving into some common issues and what an RX8 is like to own.
What are the new headlights on the Mazda RX8 R3?
The Mazda RX8 R3 also gets new headlights which are noticeably larger than the ones found on the pre-facelift model. They’ve also replaced the black shrouds inside the housing with silver ones, to open up the front end and give it a more modern look.
How tall is the Mazda RX8 R3 in inches?
The Mazda RX8 R3 is 1,340 mm (52.8 in) tall, some 3.2 inches lower than the BMW M2. It tips the scales at anywhere between 1,309 and 1,373 kilograms depending on trim and optional equipment, which is a relative lightweight by today’s standards. The automatic variant is obviously a little heavier at 1,384 kilograms.
Which is bigger Mazda RX8 or BMW M2?
The Mazda RX-8 R3 has a wheelbase of 2,703 mm (106.4 inches) and is 4,470 mm (176 in) long, making it less than half of an inch longer than a BMW M2. Seeing them in isolation, you’d definitely think the RX-8 is the bigger car, but line them up next to each other and there’s really nothing in it.
Are there any problems with the Mazda RX8?
The latter being very hard to do. The air conditioning cycling is not designed into the Rx8. Had mine in to the dealer MAZDA HAS NO FIX FOR THIS YET I do not think Mazda knows why this is happening. A bigger problem is the oil light on with a full crankcase or 1/4 low.
Is the oil gauge on a Mazda RX-8 useless?
If they used the same type of oil gauge in the RX-8 that they use in the current Miata, it is useless. It is a boolean gauge. If there is pressure, they gauge indicates it, and if not, then the gauge does not move from 0.
What’s the water temperature on a Mazda RX 8?
Mine is always, ALWAYS, at two points beyond the middle (middle being the gauge straight up and down) favoring the hot side. This is from start-up to hard acceleration, to highway driving no matter what the oil level is. The water temperature fluctuates, but not the oil.