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| 2003-2004 Mazda RX-8 Mazda is bringing back the rotary to USA via their new RX-8, which is a 4-seater sports car with Saturn-style suicide rear doors. Mazda's latest Renesis rotary is naturally aspirated, and the car features almost 50:50 weight distribution. Base price : $27,000 (estimated) Engine : 2-rotor Wankel, front engine RWD Displacement : 1,308 cc Valve : n/a Transmission : 6-speed manual Fuel economy : city - unknown highway - unknown Suspension : F - Upper and lower A-arms R - Five-link Brakes : F - Vented discs R - Vented discs Horsepower : 250 hp @ 8500 rpm Torque : 162 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm Redline : unknown Top speed : unknown 0-60 mph : 6.0 sec.(estimated) 0-¼ mile : unknown 60-0 braking distance : unknown Curb Weight : 2970 lbs (estimated) Overall length : 174.2 in. Wheelbase : 106.3 in. Overall Width : 69.7 in. Height : 52.8 in. Competitors : 2003-2004 Nissan 350Z 2002-2003 Acura RSX Type-S 2000-2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT www.mazda.com |
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