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Generation 1, SE

Mazda RX-8 Coupe

04.2003 - 02.2008 · Japan

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Generation 1, SE

SE3P

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Mazda RX-8, Generation 1, SE, Japan market. This overview covers 22 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (04.2003 - 02.2008). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 22 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
4
Engine codes
13B-MSP
Engine displacement, cc
1308
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic 4, Automatic 6, Manual 5, Manual 6
Wheelbase, mm
2700
Ground clearance, mm
135
Fuel
Petrol Premium (AI-98)

Equipment and practical details

Mazda RX-8 · Generation 1, SE · Japan · 04.2003 - 02.2008. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

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Rotary engine
This generation includes a rotary engine with code 13B-MSP. Use the engine code to select maintenance procedures and consumables, and confirm whether the version is turbocharged or naturally aspirated.

Specifications and technical details

22 versions

1.3 L, 250 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

13B-MSP · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
Type STop grade 04.2003 - 09.2005
type SBase grade 08.2006 - 02.2008
type S sand beige Leather packageTop grade 08.2006 - 02.2008
rotary engine 40th anniversary commemorative edition carTop grade 08.2007 - 02.2008
sports prestige limited II type STop grade 10.2005 - 07.2006
type SBase grade 10.2005 - 07.2006
true red style type STop grade 03.2006 - 07.2006
sports prestige limited type STop grade 11.2004 - 09.2005

1.3 L, 215 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

13B-MSP · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
type EBase grade 08.2006 - 02.2008
type E sand beige Leather packageTop grade 08.2006 - 02.2008
rotary engine 40th anniversary commemorative edition carTop grade 08.2007 - 02.2008

1.3 L, 210 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

13B-MSP · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
base model 08.2006 - 02.2008
base model 10.2005 - 07.2006
base model 04.2003 - 09.2005

1.3 L, 210 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

13B-MSP · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
base modelTop grade 08.2006 - 02.2008

1.3 L, 210 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

13B-MSP · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
sports prestige limited II type ETop grade 10.2005 - 07.2006
type EUpper grade 10.2005 - 07.2006
true red style type ETop grade 03.2006 - 07.2006
base modelBase grade 10.2005 - 07.2006
sports prestige limited type ETop grade 11.2004 - 09.2005
type ETop grade 04.2003 - 09.2005
base modelBase grade 04.2003 - 09.2005

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