Mazda RX-8 2008 1.3 Wankel
Mazda RX-8 2008 1.3 petrol description
Coupe Mazda RX-8 2008 1.3 Wankel has been produced from February, 2008 to December, 2012. It has two-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.3 litres, which produces power of 212 horsepower on 7500 rpm and torque 216 Nm (Newton metres) on 5500 revolutions per minute.
Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 100 000 to 180 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
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This Mazda RX-8 1.3 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.6 litres.
Mazda RX-8 2008 1.3 Wankel has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
The fuel consumption of this Mazda RX-8 2008 1.3 Wankel in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 12.5 litres per 100km (8 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Mazda RX-8 2008 - 2012 version, city fuel economy - 14.7 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 10.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 61 litres or 16.12 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 480 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 580 kilometers on highway.

Mazda RX-8 2008 1.3 Wankel technical data
Model: | Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel | ||
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Body style: | Coupe | ||
Production period: | 2008. February ... 2012. December | ||
Engine: | 1308 cm3 Petrol, 2 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 258 g/km |
Power: | 212 HP ON 7500 RPM | Torque: | 216 NM ON 5500 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Maximum speed: | no data | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | no data |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 (combined) 14.7 (urban) 10.2 (highway) | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres (16.1 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.46m (length) 1.77m (width) 1.34m (height) | ||
Seats: | 4 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 215 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 290 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 1750 kg |
Mazda RX-8 2008 1.3 Wankel engine 13B-MSP
Engine reliability and common problems:
This rotor motor is very specific and capricious. It will suit the true enthusiast who is prepared to put up with high fuel and oil consumption as well as relatively frequent maintenance and repair work.Overall, this engine can last around 100,000 to 180,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement | 1308 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | no data |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | no data |
Stroke length (piston move) | no data |
Compression ratio | 10 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | no data |
Fuel system | Injection |
Mazda RX-8 2008 1.3 Wankel oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 3.6 litres (3.8 quarts) |
Power | 192 - 250 HP ON 7500 RPM |
Torque | 211 - 222 NM ON 5500 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 2003 |
Duration of production | 9 years |
All Mazda RX-8 coupe [2008 - 2012] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Mazda RX-8 2008 1.3 Wankel
Most fuel efficient version |
1.3 Petrol | 212 HP | 12.5 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
Mazda RX-8 2008 1.3 Wankel
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds |
1.3 Petrol | 232 HP | 12.7 l/100km | Manual (6) |