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RX-8 R3 (SE3P)
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RX-8 R3 (SE3P)

SE3P · 2008–2012RWD

R3 (2008-2012), the Series 2 sports trim built on the high-output Renesis (~232 PS) with firmer suspension, Recaro seats and bespoke wheels. The driver-focused RX-8.

229 hpPower
2008-2012Year
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RX-8 R3 (SE3P), every angle

RX-8 R3 (SE3P)Exterior
Mazda press / studio
Engineering passport

Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Engine1.3L 13B-MSP RENESIS 2-rotor
Displacement1.3 L
Cylinders2
FuelPetrol
Transmission6-speed Manual
DrivetrainRWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power229 hp
Torque216 Nm
Dimensions & body
Height · 1340 mm
Length · 4470 mm
Wheelbase · 2700 mm
Doors4
Seats4

STORY

The RX-8 (2003-2012) was Mazda's rotary successor to the RX-7, a four-seat sports car with distinctive rear-hinged 'freestyle' doors. Powered by the naturally aspirated Renesis 13B-MSP, it was praised for its balance and handling but hampered by heavy fuel and oil consumption, and it ended Mazda's rotary road-car production for over a decade.

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