2006 Mazda RX-8
2 trims · Coupe
Starting MSRP
$26,435
Key specifications
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Purchase information
Based on Automatic
Total price (Automatic MSRP)
$26,435
Typical monthly
$523/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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Automatic
- MSRP
- $26,435
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 16/23
- Horsepower
- 212 hp
- Torque
- 159 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.3L rotary 0 gas
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 7.6
- Max towing
- —
Manual
- MSRP
- $26,435
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 16/22
- Horsepower
- 232 hp
- Torque
- 159 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.3L rotary 0 gas
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 7.6
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | Automatic | Manual |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $26,435 | $26,435 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 16/23 | 16/22 |
| Horsepower | 212 hp | 232 hp |
| Torque | 159 lb-ft | 159 lb-ft |
| Engine | 1.3L rotary 0 gas | 1.3L rotary 0 gas |
| Seating | 4 | 4 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| Max towing | — | — |
Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- AutomaticgasManualgas
- Fuel type
- Automaticpremium unleaded (required)Manualpremium unleaded (required)
- Cylinders
- Automaticrotary 0Manualrotary 0
- Displacement
- Automatic1.3 LManual1.3 L
- Horsepower
- Automatic212 hpManual232 hp
- Torque
- Automatic159 lb-ftManual159 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Automatic6-speed shiftable automaticManual6-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- Automaticrear wheel driveManualrear wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- AutomaticCoupeManualCoupe
- Doors
- Automatic4Manual4
- Seating
- Automatic4Manual4
- Length
- Automatic174.3 inManual174.3 in
- Width
- Automatic69.7 inManual69.7 in
- Height
- Automatic52.8 inManual52.8 in
- Wheelbase
- Automatic106.4 inManual106.4 in
- Ground clearance
- Automatic4.7 inManual4.7 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- Automatic7.6 cu ftManual7.6 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- Automatic7.6 cu ftManual7.6 cu ft
- Curb weight
- Automatic3,075 lbsManual3,045 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Automatic15.9 galManual15.9 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Automatic19Manual18
- City MPG
- Automatic16Manual16
- Highway MPG
- Automatic23Manual22
| Spec | Automatic | Manual |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Cylinders | rotary 0 | rotary 0 |
| Displacement | 1.3 L | 1.3 L |
| Horsepower | 212 hp | 232 hp |
| Torque | 159 lb-ft | 159 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seating | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 174.3 in | 174.3 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 52.8 in | 52.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 106.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 4.7 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||
| Cargo capacity | 7.6 cu ft | 7.6 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 7.6 cu ft | 7.6 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 3,075 lbs | 3,045 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 15.9 gal | 15.9 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||
| Combined MPG | 19 | 18 |
| City MPG | 16 | 16 |
| Highway MPG | 23 | 22 |