2009 Mazda RX-8 R3

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Rank: #12

Class: Mazda

0-60 Time: 6.3 seconds

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The top 10 fastest cars from Mazda are ranked from fastest to slowest based on their 0-60 times. We crunched the numbers from the best estimates of several premier resources, including Motor Trend, Road & Track, Car & Driver and more.

Pulling up at #12 in this class is the 2009 Mazda RX-8 R3, which races 0-60 mph in 6.3 seconds. Sports cars with this rate of acceleration are generally classified as Spirited Cars.

It lags behind the #11 ranked 2009 Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring by 0.1 seconds and darts ahead of the #13 ranked 2012 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 by 0.2 seconds.

Whether you are behind the wheel of one of these cars or happen to spot one in the next lane over, think twice before you step on the gas pedal. In a race from 0-60 mph between 2009 Mazda RX-8 R3 vs. 2012 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3, you would WIN by 0.2 seconds!

If you happen to roll up next to another Mazda, be sure you know what you're up against. Find out where your car stands among the top 10 fastest cars from 2009.

Vehicle information

Year: 2009

Make: Mazda

Model: RX-8 R3

Engine: R-2

Horsepower: 232

Torque: 159

Transmission: 6M

Curb Weight: 3110

City MPG: 16

Highway MPG: 22

MSRP: $32,580

Performance statistics

Tags: Rotary engine

Class: Spirited Cars

Rank: #127

Best 0-60 Time: 6.3 seconds

Best ¼ Mile: 14.8 seconds

@ speed: 95.2 mph

Best Top Speed: 148.0 mph

Best Skid Pad: 0.9 G

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