2003
Mazda RX-8
The RX-8 revived the rotary engine in a practical four-door coupé form with twin rear-hinged half-doors. Its 1.3-litre RENESIS twin-rotor produced 231 hp naturally aspirated and revved to 9,000 rpm with a howl unique to rotary engines. Despite fuel economy challenges, its handling balance was exemplary.
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Technical Specifications
| Engine | 1.3L Twin-Rotor RENESIS (13B-MSP) |
| Displacement | 654 cc × 2 (1,308 cc equiv) |
| Horsepower | 231 hp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 211 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Fuel Economy | 11.5 L/100km |
| 0–60 mph | 6.4 sec |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h |
| Length | 4,435 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,340 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,310 kg |
| MSRP Range | $25,135 (2004 US) |