What are the engine specifications of the Mazda RX-8?
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The engine specifications of the Mazda RX-8 are: The car is equipped with a 1.3-liter twin-rotor engine, codenamed 13B-MSP. This engine delivers a maximum power of 170 kW and a maximum torque of 211 Nm, with the maximum power achieved at 8,200 rpm and the maximum torque at 5,500 rpm. This engine features a rotary engine structure, which differs from conventional piston engines. Rotary engines do not have pistons but instead use rotors. Additionally, it incorporates direct fuel injection technology and utilizes an aluminum alloy cylinder head and block. The engine is paired with either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode. The Mazda RX-8 has a coupe-like appearance but is actually a pure 4-door, 4-seat sports car capable of accommodating four adults.
I once drove a friend's older RX8, and what impressed me most was its 1.3-liter rotary engine. Despite the small displacement, the high-revving burst was incredibly fierce—early versions could reach around 250 horsepower, while later models were slightly detuned to 231 horsepower. I remember once driving on a mountain road, revving it up to 9,000 RPM, and the engine sounded like a swarm of bees, with torque consistently in the 211-222 Nm range, delivering linear acceleration. Looking back now, though, the fuel consumption was quite high, and emissions often exceeded standards. But with its rear-wheel-drive layout and 50:50 weight distribution, cornering felt as smooth as cutting through tofu.
