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2008 Mazda RX-8 Crash Tests

Use our daily updated records to check 2008 Mazda RX-8 crash test results and safety reports from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which has rated autos for front-impact, side-impact, and rollover safety for decades. Results are published on an intuitive 1-to-5 star scale.
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2008 Mazda RX-8 Research

2008 Mazda RX-8

MSRP Range:$26,435  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Transmissions: 6-Speed Manual; 6-Speed Semi-Automatic
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive

RX-8 Crash Test Ratings

Frontal Impact Side Impact
Driver's Side Front Occupant
Passenger's Side Rear Occupant

RX-8 Crash Test Data

Frontal Impact Head Injury Criterion Chest Deceleration Femur Load
Driver's Side 485 HIC 47g 976lbs | 721lbs
Passenger's Side 517 HIC 38g 756lbs | 504lbs
Side Impact Thoratic Trauma Index Pelvis Deceleration
Front Occupant 58 65
Rear Occupant 65 53

RX-8 Rollover Ratings (5 star scale)

Rollover Resistance Rating Static Stability Factor Dynamic Test
1.59 No-tip*
 
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