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Mazda RX-8 0-60 Times and 1/4 Mile Times

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The Mazda RX-8 zero to 60 times and quarter mile times below are from 14 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and more.

Fastest, Slowest, and Average Mazda RX-8 0-60 Times

The fastest tested Mazda RX-8 is 2006 Mazda RX-8 Protech Performance Coupe, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 13.5 seconds at 109 , according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Mazda RX-8 is 2009 Mazda RX-8 R3 Coupe, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 6.7 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 15.1 seconds at 93 , according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Mazda RX-8 tests in our database, the average 0 to 60 mph time is 6.19 seconds. The average quarter mile time for all the tests is 14.69 seconds at 95.71 mph.

Mazda RX-8 0-60 times and quarter mile times

Average Mazda RX-8 0-60 and 1/4 Mile Times Per Year

Year
0-60 Times
1/4 Mile Times
2009
6.53 sec
15.00 sec
2007
6.50 sec
15.00 sec
2006
4.90 sec
13.50 sec
2004
6.19 sec
14.68 sec

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2009 Mazda RX-8

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
R3 Coupe
Engine
1.3L R2
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile
14.9 sec @  94
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/22/14  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
R3 Coupe
Engine
1.3L R2
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.7 sec
1/4 Mile
15.1 sec @  93
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/22/15  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
R3 coupe
Engine
1.3L R2
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.6 sec
1/4 Mile
15 sec @  95
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/22/--  mpg
Source
Motor Week

2007 Mazda RX-8

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Grand Touring Coupe
Engine
1.3L R2
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.5 sec
1/4 Mile
15 sec @  93
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/22/15  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

2006 Mazda RX-8

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Protech Performance Coupe
Engine
1.3L Turbo R2
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
4.9 sec
1/4 Mile
13.5 sec @  109
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
--/--/--  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

2004 Mazda RX-8

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Coupe
Engine
1.3L R2
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
5.9 sec
1/4 Mile
14.5 sec @  96
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/22/15  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Coupe
Engine
1.3L R2
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.6 sec
1/4 Mile
15.1 sec @  93
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/22/19  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Coupe
Engine
1.3L R2
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6 sec
1/4 Mile
14.49 sec @  95.47
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/22/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Coupe
Engine
1.3L R2
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.4 sec
1/4 Mile
14.8 sec @  94.3
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/22/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Coupe
Engine
1.3L R2
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.5 sec
1/4 Mile
14.81 sec @  93.52
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/22/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Coupe
Engine
1.3L R2
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.6 sec
1/4 Mile
15.2 sec @  93
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/22/--  mpg
Source
Motor Week
Trim
Coupe
Engine
1.3L R2
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
5.9 sec
1/4 Mile
14.5 sec @  95.6
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/22/19  mpg
Source
Road & Track
Trim
Coupe
Engine
1.3L R2
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile
14.6 sec @ 
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/22/15.9  mpg
Source
Road & Track
Trim
Pettit Racing Coupe
Engine
1.3L Supercharger R2
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
5.7 sec
1/4 Mile
14.1 sec @  99.3
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
--/--/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

There are many reasons why 0-60 times and 1/4 mile times can vary including the driver, weather conditions, wear and tear on the vehicle during test, and more. By giving you a list of all the Mazda RX-8 0-60 times and quarter mile times, you can get a general idea of what performance numbers are achievable with Mazda RX-8 for all model years available in our database.

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