"Though the 2011 Mazda RX-8 will be the last production model of the RX-8 series, it appears to be going out with a bang. The 1.3 liter engine is capable of 232 horsepower, a top speed north of 130 mph, and a 0-60 time of around seven seconds. The six-speed manual transmission and light weight make for a responsive ride and there’s no denying the pleasing whines of that rotary engine. It might be going away, soon to be replaced by Mazda’s next sports coupe, but you’ll be able to enjoy the RX-8’s swan song in Forza 5 for years to come."—Description
The 2011 Mazda RX-8 R3 - abbreviated as "Mazda RX-8" or "Mazda RX-8 '11"[1] - is a rear-wheel drive sports car by Mazda.
It appears in Forza Motorsport 4 as part of the December IGN Pack, and as standard in all subsequent main series titles except for Forza Horizon.
Synopsis[]
The RX-8 R3 was a performance package for the facelifted Mazda RX-8. Aside from a sportier exterior and some interior additions, it also included a stiffened body and suspension.[2]
The R3 and the entire RX-8 lineup were no longer offered after the 2011 model year, making it the last year of Mazda rotary production cars.
Variants[]
Mazda RX-8[]
The 2004 Mazda RX-8 is a pre-facelift model featured in Forza Motorsport (2005).
Mazda RX-8 Mazdaspeed[]
The 2004 Mazda RX-8 Mazdaspeed is a pre-tuned variant of the original model, featured in Forza Motorsport, all Xbox 360 Motorsport titles, and in Forza Horizon.
Statistics[]


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Speed 5.5 Handling 5.2
Acceleration 6.2
Launch 6.9
Braking 5.1
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C 411 |
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Required DLC:
Requires the December IGN Pack | ||
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 27,000 CR | ||
Performance & Body Style
Body Style: Sports Car
Speed:
Top Speed: 156.0 mph (251 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.916 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 15.918 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 125.5 ft (38.3 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 336.5 ft (102.6 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.92 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.88 g |
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Speed 5.9 Handling 6.1
Acceleration 6.8
Launch 7.3
Braking 6.2
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B 614 |
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Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 27,000 CR
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
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Performance & Championship
Championship: Asian Sports Cars
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data |
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Speed 6.5 Handling 6.0
Acceleration 6.1
Launch 7.7
Braking 5.6
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B 638 |
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Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 27,000 CR Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing | ||
Performance & Car Type
Car Type: Modern Sports Cars
Rarity:
Rare
Speed:
Top Speed: 155.9 mph (250.8 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.900 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 15.900 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 53.2 ft (16.2 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 125.1 ft (38.1 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.87 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.89 g |
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Speed 5.8 Handling 5.5
Accel 4.6
Launch 3.8
Braking 3.7
Offroad 5.1 |
B 624 |
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Availability
Autoshow:
Can be purchased from the Autoshow for 27,000 CR Wheelspin:
Possible Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin prize
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Seasonal:
This vehicle may appear as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward.
Forzathon Shop:
N/A Festival Playlist:
Series 25 (Winter) - Horizon Open: "Driving Miatas" | ||
Performance & Car Type
Car Type: Modern Sports Cars Value: 27,000 CR
Rarity:
Rare
Speed:
Top Speed: 155.6 mph (250.4 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.900 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 15.900 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 147.2 ft (44.9 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 359.2 ft (109.5 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.93 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.95 g |
Conversions[]
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Conversion - Drivetrain |
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AWD |
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AWD |
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AWD |
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AWD |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
Trivia[]
- The 1.3L 2 Rotor engine swap originates from this car.
Gallery[]
Promotional[]
References[]
- ↑ Abbreviation in Forza Motorsport (2023)
- ↑ "Mazda RX-8 R3 (2008) review" . carmagazine.co.uk . Retrieved 05/11/2018.
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1980s | RX-7 GSL-SE |
1990s | #18 - #55 787B · #62 RX-7 · 323 GT-R · Hoonigan RX-7 Twerkstallion · MX-5 Miata '90 · MX-5 Miata '94 · RX-7 · RX-7 Turbo '90 · RX-7 Turbo '95 (AB Flug RX-7, INGS RX-7, RE-Amemiya RX-7) · Savanna RX-7 |
2000s | #16 B09/86 '09-'10 · 3 Sport · Axela Sport 23S · FD #99 RX-8 · Furai · Mazdaspeed 3 '09 · Mazdaspeed Familia · Mazdaspeed MX-5 · Mazdaspeed Roadster · Miata MX-5 1.8i Sport · MX-5 Roadster Coupe · Protegé Mazdaspeed · RX-7 Spirit R Type-A · RX-8 · RX-8 Mazdaspeed |
2010s | #70 Lola B12/80 · #7 USF2000 · 2 · Formula Mazda · Mazdaspeed 3 '10 · MX-5 '13 · MX-5 '16 · MX-5 Cup '13 · MX-5 Cup '17 · MX-5 Super20 · MX-5 Superlight · RX-8 R3 |
2020s | MX-5 Miata RF |
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