Overview
The 2011 Mazda RX-8 Coupe is a compact coupe offered in 3 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $26,795. For that price, it mainly competes with the Kia Forte Coupe, the Honda Civic Coupe, and the Nissan Altima Coupe. Between 3 trims, the RX-8 Coupe offers a single powertrain with two transmission options. It is a 1.3L rotary engine making 212 horsepower and 152 lb-ft of torque. However, there is a choice between a 6-speed automatic transmission and a 6-speed manual Transmission. With the manual transmission, the same engine puts out 232 horsepower. The RX-8 Coupe reaches 60 mph from zero in 7 seconds when equipped with the automatic transmission, which gets pumped up to 6.9 seconds with the manual transmission. Depending on the powertrain, the RX-8 Coupe can manage a combined fuel economy between 18 and 19 mpg. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 3 striking colors the RX-8 Coupe comes in really pull you towards itself.
