Official CURB WEIGHT on mazda website (at last!!)
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Mazda website's "Features and Specs" section is finally showing the official curb weight:
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Curb Weight lb. (minimum w\ popular options) = 3029 lbs
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I think "minimum w\ popular options' includes everything in the GT package...and I think 3029 lbs is not bad for that...what do you think? There were many other "TBD" values before which are showing proper numbers now.
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Curb Weight lb. (minimum w\ popular options) = 3029 lbs
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I think "minimum w\ popular options' includes everything in the GT package...and I think 3029 lbs is not bad for that...what do you think? There were many other "TBD" values before which are showing proper numbers now.
Cheers,
Maximus.
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At 3029 lbs with popular options I am very happy, I have ordered a fully loaded GT with moonroof and NAV so I knew mine would not be less than 3,000 lbs. How many other cars loaded similarly will weigh less than the RX-8?
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Seriously, WTF does "popular options" mean? If that's the loaded GT model, that's good, if that's the base model, then that's bad. I think we need to email our Mazda reps about this one.
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Here are some other particulars for the manual tranny version that have been placed on the MazdaUSA.com site:
Recommended Fuel: Unleaded 95 RON
Oil Capacity: 7.1 Quarts
EPA Mileage: 20.4 mpg City / 30.2 mpg Highway
Recommended Fuel: Unleaded 95 RON
Oil Capacity: 7.1 Quarts
EPA Mileage: 20.4 mpg City / 30.2 mpg Highway
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Originally posted by ZoomZoom
At 3029 lbs with popular options I am very happy, I have ordered a fully loaded GT with moonroof and NAV so I knew mine would not be less than 3,000 lbs. How many other cars loaded similarly will weigh less than the RX-8?
At 3029 lbs with popular options I am very happy, I have ordered a fully loaded GT with moonroof and NAV so I knew mine would not be less than 3,000 lbs. How many other cars loaded similarly will weigh less than the RX-8?
Mitsu EVO at 3087 lbs.
Subaru WRX at 3085 lbs.
And both of those cars come with all wheel drive. I'm a little disappointed
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Now THAT's the fuel efficiency we were looking for!
I was having a hard time to believe 20mpg on highway, with premium fuel almost $1 a litre here in Canada that would have been INSANE! At 30mpg that's much better.
I was having a hard time to believe 20mpg on highway, with premium fuel almost $1 a litre here in Canada that would have been INSANE! At 30mpg that's much better.
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Originally posted by m477
Seriously, WTF does "popular options" mean? If that's the loaded GT model, that's good, if that's the base model, then that's bad. I think we need to email our Mazda reps about this one.
Seriously, WTF does "popular options" mean? If that's the loaded GT model, that's good, if that's the base model, then that's bad. I think we need to email our Mazda reps about this one.
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Originally posted by AbusiveWombat
Edmunds lists:
Mitsu EVO at 3087 lbs.
Subaru WRX at 3085 lbs.
And both of those cars come with all wheel drive. I'm a little disappointed
I was really hoping that it would go on a diet before reaching the shores and show up at 2800-2900.
Edmunds lists:
Mitsu EVO at 3087 lbs.
Subaru WRX at 3085 lbs.
And both of those cars come with all wheel drive. I'm a little disappointed
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the RX-8 has to be about a lot more than speed, and even handling. it really does need to appeal to a wider audience than that, although yeah, portliness isn't usually a good thing.
but a "GTUs" type of trim (base model with high-power motor and 6spd) would probably weigh less than 3000lbs.
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Is anyone seriously complaining about 29 lbs in a 3000 lb car? That's 1 percent! Heck, more than a third of all Americans are overweight by more than that amount.
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In the April 2003 Automobile magazine mentioned the the RX-8 weight 3020 pounds with a full tank of gas. Check it out here:
http://www.rx8forum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2987
http://www.rx8forum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2987
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Originally posted by Gamera
Is anyone seriously complaining about 29 lbs in a 3000 lb car? That's 1 percent! Heck, more than a third of all Americans are overweight by more than that amount.
Is anyone seriously complaining about 29 lbs in a 3000 lb car? That's 1 percent! Heck, more than a third of all Americans are overweight by more than that amount.
Thanks alot Mazda!
-Mr. Wigggles
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BTW, Mazda Canada is claiming 1394 4AT/1384 6MT which is 3050lb or thereabouts. Full specs here:
http://www.mazda.ca/eng/down_the_roa...RX-8_Specs.pdf
http://www.mazda.ca/eng/down_the_roa...RX-8_Specs.pdf
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note: we in Canada can't not get a whole lot of things, there are only two models, and on the upper model only two options: the sunroof, and the NAV...
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Also if you look closely at the site it says that the "Production Timing" is March 14, 2003.............. THEIR FINALLY MAKING OUR RX-8'S!!!!!!!!!!!
Also if you look closely at the site it says that the "Production Timing" is March 14, 2003.............. THEIR FINALLY MAKING OUR RX-8'S!!!!!!!!!!!
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Originally posted by brownchiro
Do you think the "April" dealers may be right and those in "the know" may not be?
Do you think the "April" dealers may be right and those in "the know" may not be?
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Originally posted by IGOZMZM
I think the dealers are confusing the "build dates" with delivery dates.
I think the dealers are confusing the "build dates" with delivery dates.
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It list the fuel requirements as
Recommended Fuel: Unleaded 95 RON
That's a Euro spec right? RON, that's the R part of R+M/2 right?
What't the equivalent US Octane? 91? 92? 93!!??
Recommended Fuel: Unleaded 95 RON
That's a Euro spec right? RON, that's the R part of R+M/2 right?
What't the equivalent US Octane? 91? 92? 93!!??
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Originally posted by Gamera
Is anyone seriously complaining about 29 lbs in a 3000 lb car? That's 1 percent! Heck, more than a third of all Americans are overweight by more than that amount.
Is anyone seriously complaining about 29 lbs in a 3000 lb car? That's 1 percent! Heck, more than a third of all Americans are overweight by more than that amount.
If the RX-8's drivetrain is lighter and the engine is lighter then all the weight is in the frame and interior. It seems funny that the interior would add that much weight to a car.
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Oh yea... the WRX has cloth recaro seats.. very lightweight.
if you start looking at the option list I'm sure you can add up a bunch of pounds.. the bose stereo amp weighs some... etc....
Either way it's two different (albeit fun) cars for two different types of people.
I prefer the RX-8 because it's RWD, and has a nice intrior/amenities... the WRX is AWD (which can be fun but in my case not), and less livable interior.
Just a matter of preference... weight is probably in the interior features as you mentioned though.
if you start looking at the option list I'm sure you can add up a bunch of pounds.. the bose stereo amp weighs some... etc....
Either way it's two different (albeit fun) cars for two different types of people.
I prefer the RX-8 because it's RWD, and has a nice intrior/amenities... the WRX is AWD (which can be fun but in my case not), and less livable interior.
Just a matter of preference... weight is probably in the interior features as you mentioned though.