2009 Mazda RX-8 Touring 6AT
All photo credits
- Photo: 2005 Mazda RX-8 Shinka Edition in Black Cherry Mica, Front Right, 05-29-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2006 Mazda RX-8 Renesis HP by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: RX-8 PZ side by Mspbarry, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2004 Mazda RX-8 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2004 Mazda RX-8 Backseat Interior by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2009 Mazda RX-8 Touring 6AT is a 212-hp 1.3-liter rotary sports coupe with a 6-speed sport automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $28,560 MSRP.
It makes 212 horsepower at 7,500 rpm and 159 lb-ft of torque at 5500 rpm, spinning to a 7,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway.
The RX-8 measures 175.6 inches long on a 106.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,111 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $28,560 ($43,273 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary (0.654L x 2) |
| Displacement | 1.3 L |
| Horsepower | 212 hp @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 159 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm |
| Redline | 7,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | Twin-rotor rotary; side intake/exhaust ports; 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Multi-port electronic fuel injection (MPFI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Differential Type | Torque-sensing limited-slip differential (standard) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed sport automatic with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters |
| 1st Gear | 3.538 (38 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.06 (65 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.404 (96 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1 (135 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.713 (189 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.582 (232 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.168 |
| Final Drive | 4.3 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded (91 octane) |
| Tank Capacity | 16.9 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone; monotube gas-filled shocks |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link; monotube gas-filled shocks |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Single-piston caliper |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.9" ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 12.7" ventilated disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 x 8JJ alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 18 x 8JJ alloy |
| Tires Front | 225/45R18 |
| Tires Rear | 225/45R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 175.6 in |
| Width | 69.7 in |
| Height | 52.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in |
| Front Track | 59.1 in |
| Rear Track | 59.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 53.3 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,111 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 52% / 48% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 36.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.7 in |
| Legroom Rear | 32.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 52.8 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 48.1 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Mazda RX-8. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 24, 2021 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 RX-8 and 2006-2007 MazdaSpeed6 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the fuel pump mounting rings.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install new fuel pump mounting rings. Dealers will also add a thermal insulation pad to the fuel tank on RX-8 vehicles. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5121I.
NHTSA campaign 21V744000
Jun 15, 2018 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Park it
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Mazda MPV vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. On July 9, 2019 this recall was expanded to include certain 2005-2009 RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under 17V-011 but have not yet been repaired. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018 for MPV vehicles. The recall began July 9, 2019 for RX-8 vehicles. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: With the addition of the RX-8 vehicles, this recall fully supersedes recall 17V-011.
NHTSA campaign 18V404000
Jun 15, 2018 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Park it
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Mazda RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under recall 18V-017 but have not yet been repaired. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: This recall supersedes recall 18V017.
NHTSA campaign 18V403000
Jun 15, 2018 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Park it
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and 2004 MPV vehicles nationwide. Mazda is also recalling 2005-2006 MPV vehicles in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. On July 9, 2019 this recall was expanded to include certain 2004-2011 RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-354 but have not yet been repaired. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018. Mailing to the affected RX-8 owners began July 6, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: With the addition of the RX-8 vehicles, this recall fully supersedes recall 16V354.
NHTSA campaign 18V402000
8 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2009 Mazda RX-8
Owner Complaints
8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Mazda RX-8. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2009 MAZDA RX-8. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.