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2008 Mazda RX-8 pricing and specs

Mazda Australia has released the official pricing and specifications for its face lifted 2008 rotary-powered RX-8.


This is the first update to the RX-8 since its inception in 2003, where Mazda has since sold more than 5,400 units in Australia to date.

Together with the obvious exterior design changes, the new RX-8 also boasts interior changes for improved useability and refinement as well as key modifications to the powertrain.

The 1.3-litre Renesis rotary engine has been modified to improve low to mid-range response while suspension upgrades have honed the RX-8's handling and dynamics.

A six-speed manual transmission adopted from the MX-5 gets the best from the rotary powerplant, producing 170kW at a screaming 8,200rpm - resulting in a naught to 100km/h time of just 6.4 seconds.

The manual transmission is standard fit for the RX-8 range and features unique gearing ratios better suited to the Renesis engine as well as a shorter final drive.

A new 6-speed Activematic transmission with paddle shift reigns in a modest 158kW at 7,500rpm from the Renesis - however this is still up 17kW on the previous four-speed automatic.

Torque is identical through both transmissions, developing 211Nm at 5,500rpm - although this is actually slightly less than the 220Nm made when coupled with the previous four-speed auto.

These powertrains are spread across the three model RX-8 range comprising the RX-8, RX-8 Luxury and RX-8 GT.

The GT model adds handling upgrades, lightweight 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza 225/40 R19 tyres, sports body kit, front fog lamps and a host of sporting interior refinements including Recaro race bucket seats.

The Luxury model includes a sunroof, 8-way powered driver's seat, 300W Bose 9-speaker stereo system and leather trim.

Standard safety equipment for the new RX-8 includes front and side airbags for driver and front passenger, and curtain airbags for all occupants. Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD).

2008 RX-8 Pricing:

Model

Price

RX-8

$49,720

RX-8 Luxury

$55,520

RX-8 GT

$57,625

6-sp Activematic (Luxury only)

$ 1,645

RX-8

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RX-8 GT

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RX-8 Luxury

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