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| MSRP starting at |
$26,795* |
$32,260* |
$32,290* |
Engine Type
232-hp, RENESIS 2-rotor, rotary engine with 6-speed manual transmission (212-hp, 6-speed Sport automatic transmission) and 3-stage variable induction system (VIS)
Motorsports-Inspired R3
R3 trim includes standard 19-inch forged aluminum-alloy wheels, performance-tuned suspension with Bilstein® shock absorbers and Recaro® front sport leather- and cloth-trimmed seats 
Available Features
Available Bose® audio system, Bluetooth® hands-free phone capability, heated front seats and Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry & Start System  Standard safety features include advanced front air bags, front side-impact air bags, side-impact air curtains and Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
| Engine type |
1.3-liter 2-rotor rotary |
| Engine code |
RENESIS |
| Horsepower |
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| - Manual transmission |
232 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| - Automatic transmission |
212 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Torque |
159 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm |
| Redline |
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| - Manual transmission |
9000 rpm |
| - Automatic transmission |
7500 rpm |
| Displacement (cc) |
1308 |
| Compression ratio |
10:1 |
| Fuel system |
Multi-port electronic fuel injection |
| Required fuel |
Premium unleaded (91 octane) |
| Ignition system |
Electronic 4-coil with iridium-tipped multi-electrode spark plugs |
| Induction system |
6 side intake ports with 3-stage variable induction system (VIS) and variable fresh air duct |
| Exhaust |
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| - Manual transmission |
Stainless steel with low back pressure main muffler |
| - Automatic transmission |
Stainless steel |
| Rotor housing |
Aluminum with chrome-steel liner |
| Side housing |
Cast iron |
| Emission control type (Fed/Cal) |
Tier2 Bin5 / ULEV II |
| Manual transmission (city/hwy)** |
16/22 |
| Automatic transmission (city/hwy)** |
16/23 |
| Type |
Front-midship engine rear-wheel drive (RWD) with powerplant frame |
| - Manual transmission |
Close-ratio 6-speed manual with short-throw direct linkage shifter |
| - Automatic transmission |
6-speed electronically controlled Sport AT with paddle shifters and Adaptive Shift Logic |
| Driveshaft |
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| - Manual transmission |
Carbon fiber |
| - Automatic transmission |
Steel |
| Limited-slip type |
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| - Manual transmission |
Torque-sensing conical limited-slip differential |
| Gear Ratios (:1) |
6MT |
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6AT |
| 1st |
3.82 |
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3.54 |
| 2nd |
2.26 |
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2.06 |
| 3rd |
1.54 |
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1.40 |
| 4th |
1.18 |
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1.00 |
| 5th |
1.00 |
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0.71 |
| 6th |
0.79 |
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0.58 |
| Reverse |
3.60 |
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3.17 |
| Final drive |
4.78 |
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4.30 |
| Body type |
Monocoque unibody with backbone frame construction and front and rear suspension subframes |
| Brakes |
4-wheel disc |
| - Front |
12.7-inch vented disc |
| - Rear |
11.9-inch vented disc with aluminum calipers |
| - ABS |
4-wheel, 4-channel with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) |
| Steering type |
Rack-and-pinion |
| Power assist |
Direct-drive electric |
| Overall steering ratio |
16.4:1 |
| Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock |
3.0 |
| Turning circle diameter, curb-to-curb (ft) |
34.8 |
| Suspension |
4-wheel independent |
| - Front |
Double wishbone with forged aluminum control arms |
| - Rear |
Multilink with tubular control arms and aluminum hubs |
| - Stabilizer bar (front) |
26.5 mm |
| - Stabilizer bar (rear) |
16.0 mm |
| Shock absorbers |
Sport-tuned twin-tube (performance-tuned Bilstein® monotube on R3) |
| Wheel size (in) |
18 x 8.0 (19 x 8.0 on R3) |
| Tire size |
225/45R18 (225/40R19 on R3) |
| Tire manufacturer |
Bridgestone |
| Curb weight (lbs) |
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| - Manual transmission |
3065 |
| - Automatic transmission |
3111 |
| Weight distribution (front/rear) |
52/48 |
| Fuel capacity (gallons) |
16.9 |
| Oil capacity (quarts) |
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| - Manual transmission |
7.4 |
| - Automatic transmission |
6.7 |
| Coefficient of drag (Cd) |
0.30 |
| Halogen headlights |
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| Xenon High-Intensity-Discharge (HID) low-beam headlights with auto on/off feature |
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| Auto-off headlights |
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| Halogen fog lights |
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| Aluminum-alloy hood and rear doors |
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| UV-reducing windshield |
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| Variable-intermittent windshield wipers |
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| Rain-sensing windshield wipers |
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| Power sliding-glass moonroof with one-touch-open feature and interior sunshade |
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| Dual power side mirrors |
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| Heated side mirrors |
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| Freestyle door system |
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| Body-color door handles |
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| Side sill extensions |
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| Rear lip spoiler |
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| Rear wing spoiler |
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| In-glass antenna |
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| LED taillights |
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| Dual exhaust with chrome tips |
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| 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels |
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| 19-inch BBS forged aluminum-alloy wheels |
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| Wheel locks |
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| 225/45R18 summer performance radial tires |
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| 225/40R19 W-speed-rated summer performance radial tires |
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| Wheelbase (in) |
106.4 |
| Track, front (in) |
59.1 |
| Track, rear (in) |
59.3 |
| Length (in) |
175.6 |
| Width (in) |
69.7 |
| Height (in) |
52.8 |
| Minimum ground clearance - laden (in) |
4.7 |
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