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Generation 1, SE

Mazda RX-8 Coupe

04.2003 - 07.2009 · United States

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Generation 1, SE

SE3P

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Mazda RX-8, Generation 1, SE, USA market. This overview covers 12 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (04.2003 - 07.2009). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 12 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
4
Engine codes
13B-MSP
Engine displacement, cc
1308
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic 6, Manual 6
Wheelbase, mm
2700
Ground clearance, mm
120
Fuel
Petrol AI-98

Equipment and practical details

Mazda RX-8 · Generation 1, SE · USA · 04.2003 - 07.2009. 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

12 versions

1.3 L, 197 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

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

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.3 ATBase grade 08.2004 - 07.2009
1.3 AT SportTop grade 08.2004 - 07.2006
1.3 AT TouringUpper grade 08.2004 - 07.2009
1.3 AT Grand TouringTop grade 08.2004 - 07.2009
1.3 AT Shinka Special EditionTop grade 07.2006 - 07.2008
1.3 AT 40th Anniversary EditionTop grade 07.2008 - 07.2009

1.3 L, 238 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

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

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.3 MTBase grade 08.2004 - 07.2009
1.3 MT SportTop grade 08.2004 - 07.2006
1.3 MT TouringUpper grade 08.2004 - 07.2009
1.3 MT Grand TouringTop grade 08.2004 - 07.2009
1.3 MT Shinka Special EditionTop grade 07.2006 - 07.2008
1.3 MT 40th Anniversary EditionTop grade 07.2008 - 07.2009

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