| Model Year | 2008 | Make | Mazda |
| Model | RX-8 | Trim Level | 40th Anniversary Edition |
| Manufactured in | JAPAN | Body Style | COUPE 4-DR |
| Engine Type | 1.3L L2 ROTARY | Driveline | rear-wheel drive |
| Tank | 15.90 gallon | City MPG | 16 miles/gallon |
| Highway MPG | 22 - 23 miles/gallon | Anti-Brake System | 4-Wheel ABS |
| Steering Type | R&P | Front Brake Type | Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Turning Diameter | 34.80 in. |
| Front Suspension | Ind | Rear Suspension | Ind |
| Front Spring Type | Coil | Rear Spring Type | Coil |
| Tires | 225/45R18 | Front Headroom | 36.70 in. |
| Rear Headroom | 36.50 in. | Front Legroom | 42.70 in. |
| Rear Legroom | 32.20 in. | Front Shoulder Room | 54.80 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.90 in. | Front Hip Room | 53.30 in. |
| Rear Hip Room | 48.10 in. | Curb Weight | 3083 lbs |
| Curb Weight | 3053 lbs | Overall Length | 174.30 in. |
| Overall Width | 69.70 in. | Overall Height | 52.80 in. |
| Wheelbase | 106.40 in. | Ground Clearance | 4.70 in. |
| Track Front | 58.90 in. | Track Rear | 59.30 in. |
| Cargo Length | in. | Width at Wheelwell | in. |
| Width at Wall | in. | Depth | in. |
| Standard Seating | 4 | Optional Seating | |
| Passenger Volume | 89.00 cu.ft. | Cargo Volume | cu.ft. |
| Standard Towing | lbs | Maximum Towing | lbs |
| Standard Payload | lbs | Maximum Payload | lbs |
| Standard GVWR | lbs | Maximum GVWR | lbs |
| Warranty Duration | 36 month | Warranty Distance | 36,000 mile |
| Powertrain Warranty Duration | 60 month | Powertrain Warranty Distance | 60,000 mile |
| Rust-duration | 60 month | Rust-distance | Unlimited mile |
| MSRP | $31,370 USD | Dealer Invoice | $29,011 USD |
| Destination Charge | $650 USD | Child Safety Door Locks | N/A |
| Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate | N/A | Power Door Locks | Std. |
| Vehicle Anti-Theft | Std. | 4WD/AWD | N/A |
| ABS Brakes | Std. | Automatic Load-Leveling | N/A |
| Electronic Brake Assistance | N/A | Limited Slip Differential | Std. |
| Locking Differential | N/A | Traction Control | Std. |
| Vehicle Stability Control System | Std. | Driver Airbag | Std. |
| Front Side Airbag | Std. | Front Side Airbag with Head Protection | N/A |
| Passenger Airbag | Std. | Side Head Curtain Airbag | Std. |
| Second Row Side Airbag | N/A | Second Row Side Airbag with Head Protection | N/A |
| Electronic Parking Aid | N/A | First Aid Kit | N/A |
| Trunk Anti-Trap Device | Std. | Keyless Entry | Std. |
| Remote Ignition | N/A | Air Conditioning | Std. |
| Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls | N/A | Cruise Control | Std. |
| Tachometer | Std. | Tilt Steering | Std. |
| Tilt Steering Column | Std. | Heated Steering Wheel | N/A |
| Leather Steering Wheel | Std. | Steering Wheel Mounted Controls | Std. |
| Telescopic Steering Column | N/A | Adjustable Foot Pedals | N/A |
| Genuine Wood Trim | N/A | Tire Pressure Monitor | Std. |
| Trip Computer | N/A | AM/FM Radio | Std. |
| Cassette Player | Opt. | CD Player | Std. |
| CD Changer | Std. | DVD Player | N/A |
| Voice Activated Telephone | N/A | Navigation Aid | N/A |
| Second Row Sound Controls | N/A | Subwoofer | N/A |
| Telematics System | N/A | Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat | Std. |
| Front Cooled Seat | N/A | Front Heated Seat | Std. |
| Front Power Lumbar Support | Std. | Front Power Memory Seat | N/A |
| Front Split Bench Seat | N/A | Leather Seat | Std. |
| Passenger Multi-Adjustable Power Seat | N/A | Second Row Folding Seat | N/A |
| Second Row Heated Seat | N/A | Second Row Multi-Adjustable Power Seat | N/A |
| Second Row Removable Seat | N/A | Third Row Removable Seat | N/A |
| Cargo Area Cover | N/A | Cargo Area Tiedowns | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Opt. | Load Bearing Exterior Rack | N/A |
| Pickup Truck Bed Liner | N/A | Power Sunroof | Std. |
| Removable Top | N/A | Manual Sunroof | Std. |
| Automatic Headlights | N/A | Daytime Running Lights | N/A |
| Fog Lights | Std. | High Intensity Discharge Headlights | Std. |
| Pickup Truck Cargo Box Light | N/A | Running Boards | N/A |
| Front Air Dam | Std. | Rear Spoiler | Opt. |
| Skid Plate | N/A | Splash Guards | Opt. |
| Wind Deflector for Convertibles | N/A | Power Sliding Side Van Door | N/A |
| Power Trunk Lid | N/A | Alloy Wheels | Std. |
| Chrome Wheels | N/A | Full Size Spare Tire | N/A |
| Run Flat Tires | N/A | Steel Wheels | N/A |
| Power Windows | Std. | Electrochromic Exterior Rearview Mirror | N/A |
| Glass Rear Window on Convertible | N/A | Heated Exterior Mirror | Std. |
| Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror | Std. | Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror | Std. |
| Deep Tinted Glass | N/A | Interval Wipers | Std. |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | N/A | Rear Window Defogger | Std. |
| Rear Wiper | N/A | Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window | N/A |
| Tow Hitch Receiver | N/A | Towing Preparation Package | N/A |
