What drivetrain does the Mazda RX-8 have?

The Mazda RX-8 car is equipped with the following types of drive: Rear (FR). Let's figure out which type of drive is best for a car.

There are only three types of drive. Front wheel drive (FF) - when the torque from the engine is transmitted only to the front wheels. Four-wheel drive (4WD) - when the moment is distributed to the wheels and the front and rear axles. As well as Rear (FR) drive, in his case, all the power of the motor is completely given to the two rear wheels.

Front-wheel drive is more “safe”, front-wheel drive cars are easier to handle and more predictable in motion, even a beginner can handle them. Therefore, most modern cars are equipped with a front-wheel drive type. In addition, it is inexpensive and requires less maintenance.

Four-wheel drive can be called the dignity of any car. 4WD increases the cross-country ability of the car and allows its owner to feel confident both in winter on snow and ice, and in summer on sand and mud. However, you will have to pay for the pleasure, both in increased fuel consumption and in the price of the car itself - cars with a 4WD drive type are more expensive than other options.

As for rear-wheel drive, in the modern automotive industry, either sports cars or budget SUVs are equipped with it.

Drive Mazda RX-8 2003 Coupe 1st Generation SE

04.2003 – 10.2009

Packages	type of drive
1.3 MT Energy	Rear (FR)
1.3MT Sport	Rear (FR)

Drive Mazda RX-8 restyling 2008, coupe, 1st generation, SE

03.2008 – 06.2012

Packages	type of drive
basic model	Rear (FR)
E-type	Rear (FR)
G-type	Rear (FR)
type S	Rear (FR)
type RS	Rear (FR)

Drive Mazda RX-8 2003 Coupe 1st Generation SE

04.2003 – 02.2008

Packages	type of drive
basic model	Rear (FR)
sports prestige limited II type E	Rear (FR)
true red style type E	Rear (FR)
sports prestige limited type E	Rear (FR)
E-type	Rear (FR)
type E sand beige Leather package	Rear (FR)
rotary engine 40th anniversary commemorative edition car	Rear (FR)
Type S	Rear (FR)
type S sand beige Leather package	Rear (FR)
sports prestige limited II type S	Rear (FR)
true red style type S	Rear (FR)
sports prestige limited type S	Rear (FR)

Drive Mazda RX-8 restyling 2008, coupe, 1st generation, SE

11.2008 – 12.2010

Packages	type of drive
1.3 MT Renesis	Rear (FR)

Drive Mazda RX-8 2003 Coupe 1st Generation SE

04.2003 – 10.2009

Packages	type of drive
1.3 MT Renesis	Rear (FR)
1.3 MT Challenge	Rear (FR)
1.3 MT Challenge Leader	Rear (FR)
1.3 AT Challenge	Rear (FR)
1.3 AT Challenge Manager	Rear (FR)
1.3 MT Revolution	Rear (FR)
1.3 MT Revolution Leader	Rear (FR)
1.3 MT Revolution С	Rear (FR)
1.3 AT Revolution	Rear (FR)
1.3 AT Revolution Leader	Rear (FR)
1.3 AT Revolution С	Rear (FR)

Drive Mazda RX-8 restyling 2008, coupe, 1st generation

11.2008 – 06.2012

Packages	type of drive
1.3 AT Grand Touring	Rear (FR)
1.3 AT R3	Rear (FR)
1.3 AT	Rear (FR)
1.3 AT Touring	Rear (FR)
1.3MT Grand Touring	Rear (FR)
1.3MT R3	Rear (FR)
1.3MT	Rear (FR)
1.3 MT Touring	Rear (FR)

Drive Mazda RX-8 2003 Coupe 1st Generation SE

04.2003 – 07.2009

Packages	type of drive
1.3 AT	Rear (FR)
1.3 AT Sports	Rear (FR)
1.3 AT Touring	Rear (FR)
1.3 AT Grand Touring	Rear (FR)
1.3 AT Shinka Special Edition	Rear (FR)
1.3 AT 40th Anniversary Edition	Rear (FR)
1.3MT	Rear (FR)
1.3MT Sport	Rear (FR)
1.3 MT Touring	Rear (FR)
1.3MT Grand Touring	Rear (FR)
1.3 MT Shinka Special Edition	Rear (FR)
1.3 MT 40th Anniversary Edition	Rear (FR)