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2005 Mazda RX-8

2005 Mazda RX-8 Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$25,375 - $32,470

Original MSRP:
$23,460 - $30,005

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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
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2005 Mazda RX-8 Review
"Mazda's rotary-engine-powered sporty car is a 4-passenger 4-dr with rear-hinged rear doors that do not open or close independently of the fronts. Conventional engines use pistons that move up and down in cylinders. A rotary has triangular rotors that spin inside oval housings. The RX-8's displaces 1.3-liters and has 197 hp when teamed with a 4-speed automatic transmission, 238 hp when linked with a 6-speed manual. The automatic includes a manual-shift mode using steering-wheel paddles or floor lever. Manual-transmission RX-8s have 18-inch wheels, stiffer sport suspension, and a limited-slip differential. A Sport Package option for automatics replaces their 16-inch wheels with 18s and adds the stiffer suspension. ABS, front side airbags, and head-protecting curtain side airbags are standard. An uplevel Shinka model was added during the model year. Standard xenon headlights and a suspension tuned for ride comfort are unique to Shinka. Standard on Shinka and available for base models is leather upholstery, antiskid/traction control, satelite radio, and a power sunroof. A navigation system is available for all RX-8s. We have not yet tested the Shinka."
Warranty Information
Basic: 4 Years/50,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 17V474000
Mfg's Report Date July 26, 2017
Component AIR BAGS
Number of Units Affected 308,992
Summary Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2008 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1417G. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-382.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2005 Mazda RX-8 Models & Prices

2005 Mazda RX-8 BASE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Cpe Auto $25,375 $23,460 $383 / Month*
4dr Cpe 6-Spd Manual $26,875 $24,844 $405 / Month*
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2005 Mazda RX-8 Shinka Special Edition
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Cpe Shinka Special Edition Auto $31,700 $29,295 $478 / Month*
4dr Cpe Shinka Special Edition Man $32,470 $30,005 $489 / Month*
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2005 Mazda RX-8 Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
BASE Shinka Special Edition
City 18/hwy 24 (1.3L engine/4-speed auto trans) • •
City 18/hwy 24 (1.3L engine/6-speed manual trans) • •
EXTERIOR Features
BASE Shinka Special Edition
Black window trim • •
Body-color aluminum hood • •
Body-color freestyle doors • •
Body-color front/rear bumpers • •
Body-color pwr mirrors •  
Fog lights   •
Halogen headlights w/projector low beams •  
Heated pwr mirrors   •
Moonroof   •
Tinted windshield w/sunshade • •
Unibody w/front/rear suspension subframes • •
Variable-intermittent windshield wipers w/washer • •
Xenon headlights w/auto leveling   •
INTERIOR Features
BASE Shinka Special Edition
12-volt pwr outlet • •
3-spoke leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel w/cruise/audio controls/paddle shifters • •
Air conditioning • •
Alarm system • •
Aluminum foot pedals & footrest • •
Aluminum/leather-wrapped shift knob • •
AM/FM stereo w/CD changer-inc: Bose 300 watt sound system w/(9) speakers, AudioPilot   •
AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (6) speakers •  
Anti-theft engine immobilizer • •
Black gauges w/chrome bezels & white lettering • •
Black scuff plates w/aluminum accents • •
Center console-inc: lockable storage compartment, pwr outlet • •
Chrome trim   •
Cigarette lighter w/ash tray • •
Cloth bucket seats-inc: front reclining, rear seat pass-through, integrated head restraints •  
Cloth trimmed door panels •  
Cruise control • •
Cup holders-inc: (2) front, (2) rear • •
Digital clock • •
Driver & front passenger seatback pockets • •
Driver/front passenger illuminated visor vanity mirrors • •
Electrochromic rearview mirror w/HomeLink garage door opener   •
Front carpeted floor mats • •
Full carpeting • •
Heated front seats   •
Illuminated locking glove compartment • •
In-glass rear antenna • •
Instrumentation-inc: tire pressure monitoring system, outside temperature gauge, tachometer, digital speedometer, (2) resettable trip odometers, coolant temp • •
Leather trimmed bucket seats-inc: front reclining, 8-way pwr drivers seat w/lumbar support, rear seat pass-through   •
Leather trimmed parking brake handle   •
Leather-wrapped shift knob • •
Lighting-inc: trunk, ignition key, front courtesy, entry, map, front pwr window & door lock switches • •
Overhead console w/sunglass holder • •
Passenger-side assist grips • •
Pwr door locks w/dual action • •
Pwr windows-inc: driver side one-touch-down feature, pwr delay • •
Rear console w/covered storage • •
Rear window defogger w/auto-off feature • •
Remote fuel door/hood/trunk lid release • •
Remote keyless entry-inc: illuminated entry, panic feature & retractable key • •
Satellite radio receiver w/(1) year Sirius subscription (N/A in Hawaii & Alaska)   •
Satellite radio-compatible audio system (requires additional dealer-installed hardware) •  
Tri-mode gauge lighting-inc: blue (entry), white-on-black (day), red-on- black (night) • •
Warning lamps-inc: parking brake, high-beams, check engine, oil pressure, battery charge, seat belts, airbags, fuel • •
MECHANICAL Features
BASE Shinka Special Edition
1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor 4-intake-port rotary engine • •
1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor 6-intake-port rotary engine • •
15.9 gallon fuel tank • •
16" x 7.5" aluminum alloy wheels w/locks •  
18" x 8" aluminum alloy wheels w/locks • •
4-speed sport automatic transmission w/OD & steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters • •
4-wheel pwr ventilated disc brakes • •
6-speed manual transmission w/OD & short-throw shifter • •
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/electronic brake distribution (EBD) • •
Chrome tailpipe garnish   •
Direct drive pwr rack & pinion steering • •
Dual engine oil coolers • •
Dynamic stability control w/traction control   •
Front/rear stabilizer bars • •
Independent double-wishbone front suspension w/light-alloy upper & lower arms, coil springs •  
Independent double-wishbone sport-tuned front suspension w/light-alloy upper & lower arms, coil springs • •
Independent multi-link rear suspension w/low-mounted coil springs •  
Independent multi-link sport-tuned rear suspension w/low-mounted coil springs • •
Limited slip differential • •
P225/45R18 tires • •
P225/55R16 tires •  
Rear wheel drive • •
Single exhaust system w/dual bright-tipped exhaust outlets •  
Spare tire repair kit • •
Strut tower brace • •
Variable dynamic effect intake system • •
SAFETY Features
BASE Shinka Special Edition
3-point front/rear seat belts • •
Driver & front passenger front/side/curtain airbags • •
Front seat belt pretensioners w/beltforce limiters • •
Front/rear side-impact door beams • •
Internal trunk release • •
Rear seat child safety seat anchors (LATCH) • •

2005 Mazda RX-8 Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
BASE Shinka Special Edition
ALARM SHOCK SENSOR UPGRADE • •
ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS • •
AT GRAND TOURING PKG -inc: Xenon headlights, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) w/traction control, fog lamps, Bose audio system, auto-dimming rearview mirror w/HomeLink, pwr moonroof, leather-trimmed upholstery, faux leather door trim, 8-way pwr driver seat, heated seats, lumbar support, heated exterior mirrors, limited slip differential, P225/45R18 tires, larger front brakes, sport-tuned suspension •  
AT SPORT PKG -inc: Xenon headlights, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) w/traction control, fog lamps, limited slip differential, P225/45R18 tires, larger front brakes, sport-tuned suspension •  
AT TOURING PKG -inc: Xenon headlights, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) w/traction control, fog lamps, Bose audio system, auto-dimming rearview mirror w/HomeLink, pwr moonroof, limited slip differential, P225/45R18 tires, larger front brakes, sport-tuned suspension •  
CARGO ORGANIZER • •
CARGO TRAY • •
COLLAPSIBLE CARGO CARRIER • •
DOOR EDGE GUARDS • •
MT GRAND TOURING PKG -inc: Xenon headlights, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) w/traction control, fog lamps, Bose audio system, auto-dimming rearview mirror w/HomeLink, pwr moonroof, leather-trimmed upholstery, faux leather door trim, 8-way pwr driver seat, heated seats, lumbar support, heated exterior mirrors •  
MT SPORT PKG -inc: Xenon headlights, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) w/traction control, fog lamps •  
MT TOURING PKG -inc: Xenon headlights, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) w/traction control, fog lamps, Bose audio system, auto-dimming rearview mirror w/HomeLink, pwr moonroof •  
NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM *N/A in AK & HI* •  
SATELLITE RADIO CREDIT *Only available in Alaska & Hawaii* *CREDIT*   •
EMISSIONS Options
BASE Shinka Special Edition
CAL EMISSIONS EQUIPMENT *Restricted to CA, MA, ME, NY, VT* • •
FEDERAL EMISSIONS (STD) • •
PAINT Options
BASE Shinka Special Edition
EXTRA COST PAINT •  
SOLID PAINT (STD) • •
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
BASE Shinka Special Edition
APPEARANCE PKG -inc: front air dam, side/rear aero flares (N/A w/MGB Splash Guards) (PIO) • •
CARGO NET (PIO) • •
CASSETTE PLAYER -inc: auto-reverse (PIO) • •
FRONT/REAR SPLASH GUARDS (N/A w/2AP Appearance Pkg) (PIO) • •
IN-DASH 6-DISC CD CHANGER (PIO) •  
MOONROOF WIND DEFLECTOR (PIO)   •
MOONROOF WIND DEFLECTOR (REQ: 1TR MT Touring Pkg or 1GT MT Grand Touring Pkg) (PIO) •  
MOONROOF WIND DEFLECTOR (REQ: 2TR AT Touring Pkg or 2GT AT Grand Touring Pkg) (PIO) •  
REAR WING SPOILER (PIO) • •
ROTARY ACCENT PKG -inc: front/rear polished rotary accents (PIO) • •
SPARE TIRE KIT (PIO) • •
REGIONAL DESTINATION CHARGE Options
BASE Shinka Special Edition
ALASKA REGION -inc: Alaska destination charge adjustment • •
NATIONAL REGION • •

2005 Mazda RX-8 Technical Specifications

Brakes
BASE Shinka Special Edition
Brake ABS System Yes Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.93 x - TBD - 12.72 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.93 x - TBD - 11.93 x - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
BASE Shinka Special Edition
Trunk Volume (ft) 7.58 7.58
Engine
BASE Shinka Special Edition
Displacement 1.3L/80 1.3L/80
Engine Type Gas Rotary Gas Rotary
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 197 @ 7200 197 @ 7200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 164 @ 5000 164 @ 5000
Exterior Dimensions
BASE Shinka Special Edition
Height, Overall (in) 52.8 52.8
Length, Overall (in) 174.3 174.3
Min Ground Clearance (in) 4.7 4.7
Wheelbase (in) 106.4 106.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 69.7 69.7
Fuel Tank
BASE Shinka Special Edition
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 15.9 15.9
Steering
BASE Shinka Special Edition
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.99 2.99
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 34.8 34.8
Suspension
BASE Shinka Special Edition
Suspension Type - Front Independent Independent
Suspension Type - Rear Independent Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Multi-Link Multi-Link
Tires
BASE Shinka Special Edition
Front Tire Size P225/45R18 P225/45R18
Rear Tire Size P225/45R18 P225/45R18
Transmission
BASE Shinka Special Edition
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic Automatic
Trans Type 4 4
Vehicle
BASE Shinka Special Edition
Front Head Room (in) 36.7 36.7
Front Leg Room (in) 42.7 42.7
Front Shoulder Room (in) 54.9 54.9
Passenger Capacity 4 4
Passenger Volume (ft) 89.3 89.3
Second Head Room (in) 36.5 36.5
Second Leg Room (in) 32.2 32.2
Second Shoulder Room (in) 54.9 54.9
Weight Information
BASE Shinka Special Edition
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3053 3053

2005 Mazda RX-8 Safety Features

Safety Features
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) w/Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
Driver & front passenger front/side/curtain airbags
3-point front/rear seat belts
Front seat belt pretensioners w/beltforce limiters
Rear seat child safety seat anchors (LATCH)
Internal trunk release
Front/rear side-impact door beams
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).