Mazda RX-8 SE3P
RX-8 · 2004–2011 · 8 model years · 12 trims
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
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
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | |||||||
| Sport 6AT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary; 1,308 cc (79.8 cu in); front-midship layout; 6 side intake ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 212 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed sport automatic with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters and Adaptive Shift Logic | RWD | 16/23 (19) | $26,795 |
| Sport 6MT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary; 1,308 cc (79.8 cu in); front-midship layout; 6 side intake ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 232 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed manual (short-throw shifter) | RWD | 16/22 (19) | $26,795 |
| R3 6MT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary; 1,308 cc (79.8 cu in); front-midship layout; 6 side intake ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 232 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed manual (short-throw shifter) | RWD | 16/22 (19) | $32,290 |
| Grand Touring 6AT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary; 1,308 cc (79.8 cu in); front-midship layout; 6 side intake ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 212 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed sport automatic with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters and Adaptive Shift Logic | RWD | 16/23 (19) | $32,960 |
| Grand Touring 6MT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary; 1,308 cc (79.8 cu in); front-midship layout; 6 side intake ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 232 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed manual (short-throw shifter) | RWD | 16/22 (19) | $32,960 |
| 2010 | |||||||
| Sport 6MT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary; 1,308 cc (79.8 cu in); front-midship layout; 6 side intake ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 232 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed manual (short-throw shifter) | RWD | 16/22 (19) | $26,495 |
| Sport 6AT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary; 1,308 cc (79.8 cu in); front-midship layout; 6 side intake ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 212 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed sport automatic with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters and Adaptive Shift Logic | RWD | 16/23 (19) | $26,645 |
| Grand Touring 6MT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary; 1,308 cc (79.8 cu in); front-midship layout; 6 side intake ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 232 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed manual (short-throw shifter) | RWD | 16/22 (19) | $31,960 |
| R3 6MT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary; 1,308 cc (79.8 cu in); front-midship layout; 6 side intake ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 232 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed manual (short-throw shifter) | RWD | 16/22 (19) | $31,990 |
| Grand Touring 6AT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary; 1,308 cc (79.8 cu in); front-midship layout; 6 side intake ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 212 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed sport automatic with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters and Adaptive Shift Logic | RWD | 16/23 (19) | $32,810 |
| 2009 | |||||||
| Sport 6AT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary (0.654L x 2) | 212 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed sport automatic with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters | RWD | 16/23 | $26,435 |
| Sport 6MT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary (0.654L x 2) | 232 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed manual with short-throw shifter | RWD | 16/22 | $26,435 |
| Touring 6MT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary (0.654L x 2) | 232 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed manual with short-throw shifter | RWD | 16/22 | $27,860 |
| Touring 6AT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary (0.654L x 2) | 212 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed sport automatic with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters | RWD | 16/23 | $28,560 |
| Grand Touring 6MT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary (0.654L x 2) | 232 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed manual with short-throw shifter | RWD | 16/22 | $31,000 |
| Grand Touring 6AT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary (0.654L x 2) | 212 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed sport automatic with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters | RWD | 16/23 | $31,700 |
| R3 6MT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary (0.654L x 2) | 232 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed manual with short-throw shifter | RWD | 16/22 | $31,930 |
| 2008 | |||||||
| Sport 6AT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary (0.654L x 2); 1,308 cc (79.8 cu in); front-midship layout; side intake/exhaust ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 212 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed sport automatic with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters and Adaptive Shift Logic | RWD | 16/23 (19) | $26,435 |
| Sport 6MT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary (0.654L x 2); 1,308 cc (79.8 cu in); front-midship layout; side intake/exhaust ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 232 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed manual with short-throw shifter | RWD | 16/22 (19) | $26,435 |
| Touring 6MT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary (0.654L x 2); 1,308 cc (79.8 cu in); front-midship layout; side intake/exhaust ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 232 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed manual with short-throw shifter | RWD | 16/22 (19) | $29,535 |
| Touring 6AT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary (0.654L x 2); 1,308 cc (79.8 cu in); front-midship layout; side intake/exhaust ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 212 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed sport automatic with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters and Adaptive Shift Logic | RWD | 16/23 (19) | $30,335 |
| Grand Touring 6MT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary (0.654L x 2); 1,308 cc (79.8 cu in); front-midship layout; side intake/exhaust ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 232 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed manual with short-throw shifter | RWD | 16/22 (19) | $31,070 |
| Grand Touring 6AT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary (0.654L x 2); 1,308 cc (79.8 cu in); front-midship layout; side intake/exhaust ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 212 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed sport automatic with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters and Adaptive Shift Logic | RWD | 16/23 (19) | $31,770 |
| 2007 | |||||||
| Sport 6AT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary (0.654L x 2); 1,308 cc (79.8 cu in); front-midship layout; side intake/exhaust ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 212 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed sport automatic with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters and Adaptive Shift Logic | RWD | 18/25 (19) | $26,435 |
| Sport 6MT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary (0.654L x 2); 1,308 cc (79.8 cu in); front-midship layout; side intake/exhaust ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 232 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed manual with short-throw shifter | RWD | 18/24 (19) | $26,435 |
| Touring 6MT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary (0.654L x 2); 1,308 cc (79.8 cu in); front-midship layout; side intake/exhaust ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 232 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed manual with short-throw shifter | RWD | 18/24 (19) | $29,535 |
| Touring 6AT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary (0.654L x 2); 1,308 cc (79.8 cu in); front-midship layout; side intake/exhaust ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 212 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed sport automatic with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters and Adaptive Shift Logic | RWD | 18/25 (19) | $30,335 |
| Grand Touring 6MT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary (0.654L x 2); 1,308 cc (79.8 cu in); front-midship layout; side intake/exhaust ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 232 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed manual with short-throw shifter | RWD | 18/24 (19) | $31,070 |
| Grand Touring 6AT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary (0.654L x 2); 1,308 cc (79.8 cu in); front-midship layout; side intake/exhaust ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 212 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed sport automatic with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters and Adaptive Shift Logic | RWD | 18/25 (19) | $31,770 |
| 2006 | |||||||
| Sport 6AT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary (0.654L x 2); 1,308 cc; front-midship layout; side intake/exhaust ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 212 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed sport automatic with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters and Adaptive Shift Logic | RWD | 18/25 (19) | $26,995 |
| Sport 6MT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary (0.654L x 2); 1,308 cc; front-midship layout; side intake/exhaust ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 232 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed manual with short-throw shifter | RWD | 18/24 (19) | $26,995 |
| Grand Touring 6AT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary (0.654L x 2); 1,308 cc; front-midship layout; side intake/exhaust ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 212 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed sport automatic with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters and Adaptive Shift Logic | RWD | 18/25 (19) | — |
| Grand Touring 6MT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary (0.654L x 2); 1,308 cc; front-midship layout; side intake/exhaust ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 232 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed manual with short-throw shifter | RWD | 18/24 (19) | — |
| Touring 6AT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary (0.654L x 2); 1,308 cc; front-midship layout; side intake/exhaust ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 212 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed sport automatic with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters and Adaptive Shift Logic | RWD | 18/25 (19) | — |
| Touring 6MT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary (0.654L x 2); 1,308 cc; front-midship layout; side intake/exhaust ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 232 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed manual with short-throw shifter | RWD | 18/24 (19) | — |
| 2005 | |||||||
| Base 4AT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary (0.654L x 2); 1,308 cc (79.8 cu in); front-midship layout; side intake/exhaust ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 197 | 159 lb-ft | 4-speed sport automatic with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters (Sport Shift) | RWD | 18/24 (18) | $25,375 |
| Base 6MT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary (0.654L x 2); 1,308 cc (79.8 cu in); front-midship layout; side intake/exhaust ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 238 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed manual with short-throw shifter | RWD | 18/24 (18) | $26,875 |
| Sport 4AT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary (0.654L x 2); 1,308 cc (79.8 cu in); front-midship layout; side intake/exhaust ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 197 | 159 lb-ft | 4-speed sport automatic with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters (Sport Shift) | RWD | 18/24 (18) | $27,375 |
| Sport 6MT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary (0.654L x 2); 1,308 cc (79.8 cu in); front-midship layout; side intake/exhaust ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 238 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed manual with short-throw shifter | RWD | 18/24 (18) | $28,175 |
| Touring 4AT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary (0.654L x 2); 1,308 cc (79.8 cu in); front-midship layout; side intake/exhaust ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 197 | 159 lb-ft | 4-speed sport automatic with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters (Sport Shift) | RWD | 18/24 (18) | $29,150 |
| Touring 6MT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary (0.654L x 2); 1,308 cc (79.8 cu in); front-midship layout; side intake/exhaust ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 238 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed manual with short-throw shifter | RWD | 18/24 (18) | $29,850 |
| Grand Touring 4AT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary (0.654L x 2); 1,308 cc (79.8 cu in); front-midship layout; side intake/exhaust ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 197 | 159 lb-ft | 4-speed sport automatic with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters (Sport Shift) | RWD | 18/24 (18) | $30,325 |
| Grand Touring 6MT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor rotary (0.654L x 2); 1,308 cc (79.8 cu in); front-midship layout; side intake/exhaust ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 238 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed manual with short-throw shifter | RWD | 18/24 (18) | $31,125 |
| 2004 | |||||||
| Base 4AT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 13B 2-rotor rotary; 1,308 cc; front-midship layout; side intake/exhaust ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 197 | 164 lb-ft | 4-speed sport automatic (4EC-AT) with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters (Sport Shift) | RWD | 18/25 | $25,180 |
| Base 6MT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 13B 2-rotor rotary; 1,308 cc; front-midship layout; side intake/exhaust ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 238 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed manual with short-throw shifter | RWD | 18/24 | $26,680 |
| Sport 4AT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 13B 2-rotor rotary; 1,308 cc; front-midship layout; side intake/exhaust ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 197 | 164 lb-ft | 4-speed sport automatic (4EC-AT) with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters (Sport Shift) | RWD | 18/25 | $27,080 |
| Sport 6MT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 13B 2-rotor rotary; 1,308 cc; front-midship layout; side intake/exhaust ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 238 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed manual with short-throw shifter | RWD | 18/24 | $27,880 |
| Touring 4AT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 13B 2-rotor rotary; 1,308 cc; front-midship layout; side intake/exhaust ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 197 | 164 lb-ft | 4-speed sport automatic (4EC-AT) with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters (Sport Shift) | RWD | 18/25 | $28,780 |
| Touring 6MT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 13B 2-rotor rotary; 1,308 cc; front-midship layout; side intake/exhaust ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 238 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed manual with short-throw shifter | RWD | 18/24 | $29,480 |
| Grand Touring 4AT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 13B 2-rotor rotary; 1,308 cc; front-midship layout; side intake/exhaust ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 197 | 164 lb-ft | 4-speed sport automatic (4EC-AT) with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters (Sport Shift) | RWD | 18/25 | $29,880 |
| Grand Touring 6MT · Coupe | 1.3L RENESIS 13B 2-rotor rotary; 1,308 cc; front-midship layout; side intake/exhaust ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) | 238 | 159 lb-ft | 6-speed manual with short-throw shifter | RWD | 18/24 | $30,680 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | Not rated |
| 2010 | 4 | Not rated |
| 2009 | 4 | Not rated |
| 2008 | 5 | Not rated |
| 2007 | 5 | Not rated |
| 2006 | 5 | Not rated |
| 2005 | 6 | Not rated |
| 2004 | 10 | Not rated |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.