2004 Mazda RX-8
Source: Mazda
The RX-8
was developed to deliver distinctive styling and unparalleled driving
excitement. At the same, the car also delivers high practicality, such
as seating room for four adults, good fuel economy, and utility. The
RX-8 is designed to meet the needs of active, sports-minded customers
who enjoy spending time with friends and family. Furthermore, despite
the absence of center pillars, the car provides a high level of safety,
and was designed with environmental concerns in mind.
Mazda is the only automobile manufacturer to master the rotary engine
and has done so for nearly four decades. The company made its
international racing debut in the 1968 84-Hour Marathon de la Route
endurance competition in Nurburgring, Germany, with the Cosmo Sport
110S, Mazda's first rotary-engine sports car. Following the success of
the Cosmo Sport 110S, Mazda continued to make its mark with the
rotary-powered R-100, RX-2, RX-3, RX-4, RX-5. In the late 1970s and
1980s, the Mazda RX-7 quickly established itself as the dominant car in
its class, ultimately becoming the most successful model in
International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) history. Mazda then
conquered Le Mans by winning the overall victory with the 787B racer,
powered by the four-rotor engine.
Since its debut at the 2003 North
American International Auto Show in Detroit, the brand new 2004 RX-8 has
been touted as a sports car like no other. Propelled by the all-new
RENESIS 13B rotary engine, the RX-8's twin rotors deliver 238 horsepower
and one of the most pleasing engine sounds ever. Its unique,
athletically sculpted styling features freestyle doors and enough
passenger room for four full-size adults. It also offers perfect
50/50 weight distribution.
2004 Mazda RX-8 Pictures and Specifications
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General Information
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Year
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2004
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Manufacturer
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Mazda
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Model
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RX-8
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Trim
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N/A
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Body Type
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Coupe
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Base MSRP
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$25,375 USD
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Curb Weight
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3,000 lbs.
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Engine / Transmission
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Type
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1.3 Liter
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Cylinders
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4
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Horsepower
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197 hp @ 7200 rpm
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Torque
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165 lb-ft @ 5600 rpm
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Redline
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N/A
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Drive Train
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Rear Wheel Drive
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Gear Type
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6-Speed Manual
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Performance
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0-60 mph
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N/A
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0-100 mph
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N/A
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¼ Mile
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N/A
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Top Speed
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N/A
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Gas Mileage
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N/A
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