RX-8 Europe · 2003–2010

Mazda RX-8 231 RX-8 Europe · 231 hp (2003 to 2010)

The Mazda RX-8 231 of the RX-8 Europe generation uses the 13B-MSP Renesis petrol engine with 231 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 231 PS / 170 kW
Displacement: 1 308 cm³
Engine code: 13B-MSP Renesis
Period covered: 2003–2010
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Manual · 6 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

231 hp (170 kW), rear-wheel drive, 6-speed manual. Built from 2003 to 2010.

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In the range

It is the most powerful petrol version of this generation.

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 20,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

20 000 km

12 months

API SN/SP / ILSAC / ACEA C3 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

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Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Mazda RX-8 231 RX-8 Europe?

The 13B-MSP Renesis petrol engine (1 308 cc), 231 hp (170 kW).

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Which oil for the Mazda RX-8 231?

A API SN/SP / ILSAC / ACEA C3-approved oil suited to the 13B-MSP Renesis engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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