The Mazda RX-8 is a coupe offered in 4dr Cpe Man Sport , 4dr Cpe Auto Sport , 4dr Cpe Man Grand Touring , 4dr Cpe Auto Grand Touring and 4dr Cpe Man R3 . The powertrains include 1.3-liter rotary (212 hp) and 1.3-liter rotary (232 hp) engines, and 6-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmissions. It is Rear wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 18 mpg city to 24 mpg highway. The RX-8 uses Premium fuel.
Standard safety equipment includes Standard/no (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard (NA on Sport) Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.
Competing models include .
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