2009 Mazda RX-8
4 trims · 7 configurations · Coupe
Starting MSRP
$26,435 – $31,930
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Purchase information
Based on Sport
Total price (Sport MSRP)
$26,435
Typical monthly
$523/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-12). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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Sport
2 configurations
- 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
- —
Touring
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $27,860 – $28,560
- 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
- —
Grand Touring
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $31,000 – $31,700
- 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
- —
RX-8 R3
- MSRP
- $31,930
- 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 | Sport2 configurations | Touring2 configurations | Grand Touring2 configurations | RX-8 R3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $26,435 | $27,860 – $28,560 | $31,000 – $31,700 | $31,930 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 16/23 | 16/22 | 16/22 | 16/22 |
| Horsepower | 212 hp | 232 hp | 232 hp | 232 hp |
| Torque | 159 lb-ft | 159 lb-ft | 159 lb-ft | 159 lb-ft |
| Engine | 1.3L rotary 0 gas | 1.3L rotary 0 gas | 1.3L rotary 0 gas | 1.3L rotary 0 gas |
| Seating | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| Max towing | — | — | — | — |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- SportgasTouringgasGrand TouringgasRX-8 R3gas
- Fuel type
- Sportpremium unleaded (required)Touringpremium unleaded (required)Grand Touringpremium unleaded (required)RX-8 R3premium unleaded (required)
- Cylinders
- Sportrotary 0Touringrotary 0Grand Touringrotary 0RX-8 R3rotary 0
- Displacement
- Sport1.3 LTouring1.3 LGrand Touring1.3 LRX-8 R31.3 L
- Horsepower
- Sport212 hpTouring232 hpGrand Touring232 hpRX-8 R3232 hp
- Torque
- Sport159 lb-ftTouring159 lb-ftGrand Touring159 lb-ftRX-8 R3159 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Sport6-speed shiftable automaticTouring6-speed manualGrand Touring6-speed manualRX-8 R36-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- Sportrear wheel driveTouringrear wheel driveGrand Touringrear wheel driveRX-8 R3rear wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- SportCoupeTouringCoupeGrand TouringCoupeRX-8 R3Coupe
- Doors
- Sport4Touring4Grand Touring4RX-8 R34
- Seating
- Sport4Touring4Grand Touring4RX-8 R34
- Length
- Sport175.6 inTouring175.6 inGrand Touring175.6 inRX-8 R3175.6 in
- Width
- Sport69.7 inTouring69.7 inGrand Touring69.7 inRX-8 R369.7 in
- Height
- Sport52.8 inTouring52.8 inGrand Touring52.8 inRX-8 R352.8 in
- Wheelbase
- Sport106.4 inTouring106.4 inGrand Touring106.4 inRX-8 R3106.4 in
- Ground clearance
- Sport4.7 inTouring4.7 inGrand Touring4.7 inRX-8 R34.7 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- Sport7.6 cu ftTouring7.6 cu ftGrand Touring7.6 cu ftRX-8 R37.6 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- Sport7.6 cu ftTouring7.6 cu ftGrand Touring7.6 cu ftRX-8 R37.6 cu ft
- Curb weight
- Sport3,111 lbsTouring3,064 lbsGrand Touring3,064 lbsRX-8 R33,064 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Sport16.9 galTouring16.9 galGrand Touring16.9 galRX-8 R316.9 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Sport19Touring18Grand Touring18RX-8 R318
- City MPG
- Sport16Touring16Grand Touring16RX-8 R316
- Highway MPG
- Sport23Touring22Grand Touring22RX-8 R322
| Spec | Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | RX-8 R3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Cylinders | rotary 0 | rotary 0 | rotary 0 | rotary 0 |
| Displacement | 1.3 L | 1.3 L | 1.3 L | 1.3 L |
| Horsepower | 212 hp | 232 hp | 232 hp | 232 hp |
| Torque | 159 lb-ft | 159 lb-ft | 159 lb-ft | 159 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe | Coupe | Coupe |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seating | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 175.6 in | 175.6 in | 175.6 in | 175.6 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 69.7 in | 69.7 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 52.8 in | 52.8 in | 52.8 in | 52.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 106.4 in | 106.4 in | 106.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 4.7 in | 4.7 in | 4.7 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||||
| Cargo capacity | 7.6 cu ft | 7.6 cu ft | 7.6 cu ft | 7.6 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 7.6 cu ft | 7.6 cu ft | 7.6 cu ft | 7.6 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 3,111 lbs | 3,064 lbs | 3,064 lbs | 3,064 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 16.9 gal | 16.9 gal | 16.9 gal | 16.9 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||||
| Combined MPG | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| City MPG | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Highway MPG | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
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