2011 Mazda RX-8 R3

RX-8 R32011

Mazda

RX-8 R3 2011
RX-8 R3 2011 drivetrain
B 624
RARE

Statstics

SPEED

5.8

HANDLING

5.5

ACCELERATION

4.6

LAUNCH

3.8

BRAKING

3.7

OFFROAD

5.1

Engine

1.3L Naturally-Aspirated 2-Rotor Rotary 232 bhp (173 kW), 159 lb⋅ft (216 N·m)

Layout

Front-Engined, Rear-Wheel Drive 6-speed Transmission

Weight

3065 lbs (1390 kg), 52%/48%

Description

Though the 2011 Mazda RX-8 will be the last production model of the RX-8 series, it appears to be going out with a bang. The 1.3 liter engine is capable of 232 horsepower, a top speed north of 130 mph, and a 0-60 time of around seven seconds. The six-speed manual transmission and light weight make for a responsive ride and there’s no denying the pleasing whines of that rotary engine. It might be going away, soon to be replaced by Mazda’s next sports coupe, but you’ll be able to enjoy the RX-8’s swan song in Forza 5 for years to come.