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143 Mazda RX8 Mk.1 (2006)

Mazda RX8 Mk.1 (2003-08) Engine 1.3 L RENESIS (Wankel) NA (Tax rated as 2618cc)

Registration Number NY 04 VAM

MAZDA SET

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The first version of the RX-8, chassis code SE3P, and JM1FE, was produced from model year 2003, It is powered by the RENESIS 13B-MSP (multi side port) Wankel 654×2 rotary engine displacing 1.3 litres non-turbo (1308 cc). At launch, the RENESIS was available in standard and high power versions. The 4-port standard RENESIS produced 191 hp (142 kW) and was coupled with either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. The 6-port high power RENESIS was only available with a six-speed manual transmission and was rated at 250 hp (186 kW).

 

The car was updated as a Generation 2 RX8 from 2009 with improved body rigidity, suspension altered and the final drive gear ratio on manual transmission cars shortened

 

Shot 01:10:2011 at the Britcar 24 hour meeting, Silverstone REF: 80-143

 

 

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