MAZDA RX-8 2003
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                              CAR SPECIFICATIONS
 
                     Engine Displacement:     1308 cc.   
                     Engine Location:        FRONT       
                     Engine Type:           NORMAL       
                     Engine Max Horsepower:    238 bhp   
                                         @:   8500 rpm   
                     Engine Torque:            159 lb-ft 
                                 @:           5500 rpm   
                     Compression Ratio:       10.0 :1    
                     Maximum engine speed:    9000 rpm   
                     Transmission Type:     MANUAL       
                     Number of Gears:            6       
                     Gear Ratio 1st:          3.76 :1    
                     Gear Ratio 2nd:          2.27 :1    
                     Gear Ratio 3rd:          1.65 :1    
                     Gear Ratio 4th:          1.19 :1    
                     Gear Ratio 5th:          1.00 :1    
                     Gear Ratio 6th:          0.84 :1    
                     Final drive ratio:       4.44 :1    
                     Driving wheels:          REAR       
                     Car test weight:         2970 lb.   
                     % weight on front wheels:  52 %     
                     Wheelbase:              106.3 in.   
                     Tire section width:       225 mm.   
                     Wheel diameter:            18 in.   
                     Tire profile:              45 %     
                     Coefficient of drag:     0.30       
                     Overall height:          52.8 in.   
                     Overall width:           69.7 in.   
                     Ground clearance:         5.3 in.