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2008 Mazda RX-8
2008 Mazda RX-8 Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$26,435 - $32,070
Original MSRP:
$24,458 - $29,658
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| 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). |
2008 Mazda RX-8 Review
The 2008 Mazda RX-8 is a sports car that comes in 3 trim levels - the RX-8 Sport, the RX-8 Touring, and the RX-8 Grand Touring. The Mazda RX-8 is a 4-door, 4-passenger sports car that has a customary 1.3-liter, R2, 232-hp engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. The 2008 Mazda RX-8 carries a 36,000mi/36 month basic warranty.
Standard features on the 2008 Mazda RX-8 include - pre-wiring, oil cooler, front power outlet, front and rear suspension, stabilizer bar, traction/stability control, trunk anti-trap, ABS brakes, alloy wheel, tire detail, multiple safety airbags, child safety door locks, stereo system with CD player and changer, keyless entry, remote releases, remote controls, panic alarm, vehicle anti-theft, full power accessories, valet lockout, wheel locks, power sunroof, sunshade, tinted glass, side vent window, folding/heated/power adjustable exterior mirrors, illuminated vanity mirrors, air conditioning, rear HVAC ducts, cruise control, outside temperature gauge, steering wheel mounted controls, leather steering wheel, tilt steering column, access door, driver multi-adjustable power seat, power lumbar support, adjustable seat height, heated front seats, leather interior, fog lights and multiple storage compartments.
Premium optional upgrades include a navigation aid, a cassette player and a rear spoiler.
The base starting price for the 2008 Mazda RX-8 is $26,435.
Standard features on the 2008 Mazda RX-8 include - pre-wiring, oil cooler, front power outlet, front and rear suspension, stabilizer bar, traction/stability control, trunk anti-trap, ABS brakes, alloy wheel, tire detail, multiple safety airbags, child safety door locks, stereo system with CD player and changer, keyless entry, remote releases, remote controls, panic alarm, vehicle anti-theft, full power accessories, valet lockout, wheel locks, power sunroof, sunshade, tinted glass, side vent window, folding/heated/power adjustable exterior mirrors, illuminated vanity mirrors, air conditioning, rear HVAC ducts, cruise control, outside temperature gauge, steering wheel mounted controls, leather steering wheel, tilt steering column, access door, driver multi-adjustable power seat, power lumbar support, adjustable seat height, heated front seats, leather interior, fog lights and multiple storage compartments.
Premium optional upgrades include a navigation aid, a cassette player and a rear spoiler.
The base starting price for the 2008 Mazda RX-8 is $26,435.
Warranty Information
| Basic: | 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID | 17V474000 |
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| 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. |
2008 Mazda RX-8 Models & Prices
2008 Mazda RX-8 Sport
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Cpe Auto Sport | $26,435 | $24,458 | $399 / Month* | |
| 4dr Cpe Man Sport | $26,435 | $24,458 | $399 / Month* | |
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2008 Mazda RX-8 Touring
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Cpe Man Touring | $29,535 | $27,318 | $445 / Month* | |
| 4dr Cpe Auto Touring | $30,335 | $28,057 | $457 / Month* | |
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2008 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Cpe Man Grand Touring | $31,070 | $28,735 | $468 / Month* | |
| 4dr Cpe Auto Grand Touring | $31,770 | $29,380 | $479 / Month* | |
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2008 Mazda RX-8 40th Anniversary
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Cpe Man 40th Anniversary | $31,370 | $29,011 | $473 / Month* | |
| 4dr Cpe Auto 40th Anniversary | $32,070 | $29,658 | $484 / Month* | |
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2008 Mazda RX-8 Features and Standard Equipment
EXTERIOR Features
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | 40th Anniversary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto leveling gas discharge xenon headlights | • | • | • | |
| Blue tint fog lights | • | |||
| Body-color heated pwr mirrors | • | • | ||
| Body-color pwr mirrors | • | • | ||
| Fog lights | • | • | ||
| Free style doors | • | • | • | • |
| Halogen headlights | • | |||
| Pwr sliding-glass moonroof w/1-touch open & sunshade | • | • | • | |
| Tinted windshield w/sunshade, heat absorbent glass | • | • | • | • |
| Variable-intermittent windshield wipers w/washer | • | • | • | • |
INTERIOR Features
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | 40th Anniversary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (2) resettable trip odometers | • | • | • | • |
| Advanced keyless entry & start-inc: illuminated entry | • | • | ||
| Air conditioning | • | • | • | • |
| Alarm system | • | • | • | • |
| Aluminum foot pedals & footrest | • | • | • | • |
| Aluminum/leather-wrapped shift knob | • | • | • | • |
| AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: digital clock, (6) speakers | • | |||
| AM/FM stereo w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer-inc: digital clock, 300-watt Bose sound system, (9) speakers w/AudioPilot noise compensation | • | • | • | |
| Anti-theft engine immobilizer | • | • | • | • |
| Black gauges-inc: chrome bezels, white lettering, blue LED illumination w/red nighttime illumination | • | • | • | • |
| Black scuff plates w/aluminum accents | • | • | • | • |
| Center console-inc: pwr outlet | • | • | • | • |
| Cigarette lighter w/ash tray | • | • | • | • |
| Cloth front bucket seats w/integrated head restraints | • | • | ||
| Cloth-trimmed door panels | • | • | ||
| Color-keyed synthetic leather-trimmed door panels | • | • | ||
| Cruise control | • | • | • | • |
| Cup holders-inc: (2) front, (2) rear | • | • | • | • |
| Driver/front passenger illuminated visor vanity mirrors | • | • | • | • |
| Electrochromic rearview mirror w/HomeLink | • | • | • | |
| Front/rear carpeted floor mats | • | • | • | |
| Front/rear carpeted floor mats w/40th anniversary rotary engine badge | • | |||
| Illuminated locking glove compartment | • | • | • | • |
| In-glass rear antenna | • | • | • | • |
| Leather heated front bucket seats w/8-way pwr driver seat w/pwr lumbar, integrated head restraints | • | • | ||
| Leather-wrapped parking brake lever | • | |||
| Leather-wrapped shift knob w/silver accent | • | • | • | • |
| Leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel-inc: cruise & audio controls | • | • | • | • |
| Lighting-inc: ignition key, front courtesy, entry, map, front pwr window & door lock switches | • | • | • | • |
| Outside temp display | • | • | • | • |
| Overhead console w/sunglass holder | • | • | • | • |
| Pwr door locks | • | • | • | • |
| Pwr windows-inc: driver side 1-touch down feature | • | • | • | • |
| Rear bucket seats w/pass-through | • | • | • | • |
| Rear console w/covered storage | • | • | • | • |
| Rear heat ducts | • | • | • | • |
| Rear window defogger w/auto-off feature | • | • | • | • |
| Remote fuel door/hood/trunk lid release | • | • | • | • |
| Remote keyless entry-inc: illuminated entry | • | • | ||
| Tire pressure monitoring system | • | • | • | • |
| Warning lamps-inc: parking brake, high-beams, check engine, oil pressure, battery charge, seat belts, airbags, fuel, tire pressure | • | • | • | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | 40th Anniversary | |
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| 1.3L RENESIS MPFI 2-rotor rotary engine | • | • | • | • |
| 16" x 7.5" aluminum alloy wheels w/locks | • | |||
| 18" x 8" aluminum alloy wheels w/locks | • | • | • | |
| 18" x 8" bright finish aluminum alloy wheels w/locks | • | |||
| 4-wheel pwr ventilated disc brakes | • | • | • | • |
| 6-speed manual transmission w/OD & short-throw shifter | • | • | • | • |
| 6-speed sport automatic transmission w/OD, paddle shifters, adaptive shift logic | • | • | • | • |
| Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/electronic brake distribution (EBD) | • | • | • | • |
| Direct drive electric pwr rack & pinion steering | • | • | • | • |
| Dynamic stability control w/traction control | • | • | • | |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | • | • | • | • |
| Independent double-wishbone front suspension w/gas shocks | • | |||
| Independent double-wishbone sport-tuned front suspension w/Bilstein shocks | • | |||
| Independent double-wishbone sport-tuned front suspension w/gas shocks | • | • | • | |
| Independent multi-link rear suspension w/gas shocks | • | |||
| Independent multi-link sport-tuned rear suspension w/Bilstein shocks | • | |||
| Independent multi-link sport-tuned rear suspension w/gas shocks | • | • | • | |
| Lightweight carbon fiber driveshaft | • | • | • | • |
| P225/45R18 tires | • | • | • | • |
| P225/55R16 tires | • | |||
| Rear wheel drive | • | • | • | • |
| Shock tower brace | • | • | • | • |
| Silver colored engine cover | • | |||
| Single exhaust system w/dual chrome tailpipes | • | • | • | • |
| Tochigi Fuji torque sensing limited slip differential | • | • | • | • |
| Urethane foam filled suspension cross member | • | |||
| Variable dynamic effect intake system | • | • | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | 40th Anniversary | |
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| Driver & front passenger airbags | • | • | • | • |
| Driver & front passenger curtain airbags | • | • | • | • |
| Driver & front passenger side airbags | • | • | • | • |
| Front 3-point seat belts-inc: pretensioners, force limiters | • | • | • | • |
| Occupant detection system for passenger side air bag | • | • | • | • |
2008 Mazda RX-8 Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL OPTION Options
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | 40th Anniversary | |
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| NAVIGATION SYSTEM *N/A in Alaska or Hawaii* | • | |||
| PERFORMANCE PKG -inc: dynamic stability control (DSC) w/traction control, fog lights, xenon headlights | • | |||
| PERFORMANCE PKG -inc: Tochigi Fuji torque sensing limited slip differential, P225/45R18 tires, 18" x 8" aluminum alloy wheels, sport-tuned suspension, large-diameter front brakes, dynamic stability control (DSC) w/traction control, fog lights, xenon headlights | • |
EMISSIONS Options
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | 40th Anniversary | |
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| CAL EMISSIONS EQUIPMENT *Restricted to CA, MA, ME, NY, VT, CT, RI & PA* | • | • | • | • |
| FEDERAL EMISSIONS (STD) | • | • | • | • |
PAINT Options
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | 40th Anniversary | |
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| EXTRA COST PAINT | • | • | • | |
| SOLID PAINT (STD) | • | • | • | • |
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | 40th Anniversary | |
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| ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS (PIO) | • | • | • | • |
| APPEARANCE PKG -inc: front air dam, side/rear aero flares (N/A w/MGB Splash Guards) (PIO) | • | • | • | • |
| CARGO NET (PIO) | • | • | • | • |
| CARGO ORGANIZER (PIO) | • | • | • | • |
| CARGO TRAY (PIO) | • | • | • | • |
| COLLAPSIBLE CARGO CARRIER (PIO) | • | • | • | • |
| DOOR EDGE GUARDS (PIO) | • | • | • | |
| FENDER STRAKES (PIO) | • | • | • | • |
| FRONT/REAR SPLASH GUARDS (N/A w/2AP Appearance Pkg) (PIO) | • | • | • | • |
| IN-DASH 6-DISC CD CHANGER -inc: MP3 capability (PIO) | • | |||
| MOONROOF WIND DEFLECTOR (PIO) | • | • | • | |
| REAR WING SPOILER (PIO) | • | • | • | • |
| ROTARY ACCENT PKG -inc: front/rear polished rotary accents (PIO) | • | • | • | • |
| SHOCK SENSOR ALARM (PIO) | • | • | ||
| SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO -inc: 6-month subscription *N/A in Alaska or Hawaii* (PIO) | • | • | • | • |
| SPARE TIRE KIT (PIO) | • | • | • | • |
REGIONAL DESTINATION CHARGE Options
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | 40th Anniversary | |
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| ALASKA REGION -inc: Alaska destination charge adjustment | • | • | • | • |
| NATIONAL REGION | • | • | • | • |
2008 Mazda RX-8 Technical Specifications
Brakes
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | 40th Anniversary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.9 x - TBD - | 12.7 x - TBD - | 12.7 x - TBD - | 12.7 x - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.9 x - TBD - | 11.9 x - TBD - | 11.9 x - TBD - | 11.9 x - TBD - |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | 40th Anniversary | |
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| Trunk Volume (ft) | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 |
Engine
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | 40th Anniversary | |
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| Displacement | 1.3L/80 | 1.3L/80 | 1.3L/80 | 1.3L/80 |
| Engine Type | Gas Rotary | Gas Rotary | Gas Rotary | Gas Rotary |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 212 @ 7500 | 232 @ 8500 | 232 @ 8500 | 232 @ 8500 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 159 @ 5500 | 159 @ 5500 | 159 @ 5500 | 159 @ 5500 |
Exterior Dimensions
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | 40th Anniversary | |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 52.8 | 52.8 | 52.8 | 52.8 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 174.3 | 174.3 | 174.3 | 174.3 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 106.4 | 106.4 | 106.4 | 106.4 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 69.7 | 69.7 | 69.7 | 69.7 |
Fuel Tank
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | 40th Anniversary | |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 |
Steering
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | 40th Anniversary | |
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| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.99 | 2.99 | 2.99 | 2.99 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 34.8 | 34.8 | 34.8 | 34.8 |
Suspension
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | 40th Anniversary | |
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| Suspension Type - Front | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Tires
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | 40th Anniversary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | P225/45R18 | P225/45R18 | P225/45R18 | P225/45R18 |
| Rear Tire Size | P225/45R18 | P225/45R18 | P225/45R18 | P225/45R18 |
Transmission
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | 40th Anniversary | |
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| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Type | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Vehicle
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | 40th Anniversary | |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 38.2 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 36.7 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.7 | 42.7 | 42.7 | 42.7 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 54.8 | 54.8 | 54.8 | 54.8 |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 89.0 | 89.0 | 89.0 | 89.0 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 36.8 | 36.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 32.2 | 32.2 | 32.2 | 32.2 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 54.9 | 54.9 | 54.9 | 54.9 |
Weight Information
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | 40th Anniversary | |
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3084 | 3053 | 3053 | 3053 |
2008 Mazda RX-8 Safety Features
Safety Features
| Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/electronic brake distribution (EBD) |
| Driver & front passenger airbags |
| Driver & front passenger side airbags |
| Driver & front passenger curtain airbags |
| Occupant detection system for passenger side air bag |
| Front 3-point seat belts-inc: pretensioners, force limiters |
| Dynamic stability control w/traction control |
News Reports & Reviews
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| 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). |
