Model overview

The Mazda RX-8 is a sports automobile produced by Japanese carmaker Mazda from 2002 through 2012. It debuted in 2001 at the North American International Auto Show. It is the replacement to the RX-7 and, like its ancestors in the RX series, it is equipped by a rotary Wankel engine. In North America, the RX-8 was ready for sale from the 2003 model year.

Mazda declared in 2011, that the RX-8 was to be suspended quoting the 2012 model year to be the latest year of making. In 2010 the RX-8 was withdrawn from the European after the vehicle failed to satisfy emissions standards.

The Mazda RX-8 is available in trim levels: Sport, Grand Touring and R3.

The rear-wheel-drive Mazda RX-8 is equipped by a 1.3-liter rotary engine that generates 212 horsepower through the six-speed automatic transmission, or 232 hp when provided with the six-speed manual gearbox. Every RX-8 powertrain provides 152 pound-feet of torque.

Mazda RX-8 known problems

Some of the common problems or complaints owners have about the Mazda RX-8 are:

• A recall to fix issues with the exhaust system that could produce a fuel leak
• Poor fuel economy
• Insufficient low-end power and acceleration
• Modest trunk opening
• Gear knob illumination failure
• Catalytic converter prone to failure
• Starting and engine problems caused by unique rotary-style engine

Mazda Rx8 PDF owner manual

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