Mazda RX-8 0–60 Times
The Mazda RX-8 0–60 times and quarter mile times below are from 14 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Mazda RX-8 is the 2006 Mazda RX-8 Protech Performance Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.50 seconds at 109.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Mazda RX-8 is the 2009 Mazda RX-8 R3 Coupe, which took 6.7 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.10 seconds at 93.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Mazda RX-8 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.19 seconds The average quarter mile time is 14.69 seconds at 95.71 mph.
Fastest 0–60
4.9sec
2006 Protech Performance Coupe
Average 0–60
6.19sec
Across 14 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.69sec
@ 95.7 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
6.7sec
2009 R3 Coupe
Across 14 verified runs, the Mazda RX-8 ranges from 4.9 to 6.7 seconds 0–60, with a 6.19-second average.
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Tests by model year
14 tests · 4 years
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2009
Mazda RX-8 · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
6.53
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.00
sec
Recorded Tests
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#07
2009 Mazda RX-8 R3 Coupe
6.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.90s
¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
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0–60 mph
6.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.90 sec
Trap Speed
94.0 mph
Engine
1.3L R2
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
16 C / 22 H / 14 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#7 of 14
#11
2009 Mazda RX-8 R3 coupe
6.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.00s
¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
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0–60 mph
6.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.00 sec
Trap Speed
95.0 mph
Engine
1.3L R2
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
16 C / 22 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#11 of 14
#14
2009 Mazda RX-8 R3 Coupe
6.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.10s
¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
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0–60 mph
6.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.10 sec
Trap Speed
93.0 mph
Engine
1.3L R2
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
16 C / 22 H / 15 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#14 of 14
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Performance distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Frequently asked
6 questions
The quickest Mazda RX-8 on record is the 2006 Mazda RX-8 Protech Performance Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.9 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 13.50 seconds at 109.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Mazda RX-8 is the 2009 Mazda RX-8 R3 Coupe, which takes 6.7 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 15.10 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 14 verified runs, a Mazda RX-8 reaches 60 mph in 6.19 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.69 seconds at roughly 95.7 mph.
We have verified test data for 4 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Mazda RX-8 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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