2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 Features And Specs

Year

Style, Configuration, Engine Options

Trim

Mazda3 5dr HB Man Mazdaspeed3 Grand Touring *Ltd Avail* Package Includes

  • Interior

  • Unique Mazdaspeed black leather seat trim

  • Reclining sport-type front bucket seats

  • Manual driver seat height adjustment w/adjustable lumbar support

  • 60/40 split fold-down rear seat

  • Front/rear outboard adjustable headrests

  • Center console-inc

    armrest lid/covered dual storage compartment, 12V auxiliary outlet

  • Dual front cupholders w/lids

  • Rear center armrest w/(2) cupholders

  • Full carpeting

  • Front/rear Mazdaspeed floor mats

  • Scuff plates w/Mazdaspeed metal insert

  • Driver foot rest

  • Aluminum pedals

  • 3-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel w/red stitching, audio & cruise controls

  • Electroluminescent Mazdaspeed gauges

  • Instrumentation-inc

    coolant temp gauge, speedometer, tachometer, (2) resettable trip odometers, outside temp

  • Gauge illumination dimming control button

  • Tire pressure monitoring system

  • 4-function trip computer-inc

    current fuel economy, average fuel economy, approximate distance-to-empty, average vehicle speed

  • Warning lights-inc

    brake system, high-beam on, turn signals on, hazard warning on, check engine, engine oil pressure, battery charge, defogger on, air bags, front seat belt pretensioner system, door ajar, low fuel, ABS, cruise control on

  • Pwr windows w/drivers 1-touch down feature

  • Driver illuminated window switch

  • Remote keyless illuminated entry w/answer back feature, panic button

  • Pwr door locks w/2-stage unlocking, central locking

  • Cruise control

  • Remote releases-inc

    fuel door, hood

  • Engine immobilizer anti-theft system

  • Theft-deterrent security system w/alarm

  • AM/FM stereo w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer-inc

    Bose sound system, 222-watt digital amplifier, (7) speakers, automatic level control (ALC), digital clock, auxiliary audio input jack

  • Satellite radio compatible audio system (requires additional dealer-installed hardware)

  • Roof-mounted aerodynamic short antenna

  • Auto climate control-inc

    pollen filter

  • Rear heater ducts

  • Rear window defogger

  • Front side window demisters

  • Illuminated locking glove box

  • Cigarette lighter & ashtray w/illumination

  • Mazdaspeed door trim-inc

    front/rear bottle holders & front door pockets

  • Day/night rearview mirror

  • Molded cloth headliner

  • Dual vinyl-covered visors-inc

    covered vanity mirrors, ticket holders

  • (3) passenger assist grips

  • Leather-wrapped shift knob

  • Parking brake w/silver release button

  • (2) coat hooks

  • Lighting-inc

    front map lights, dome light, ignition keyhole

  • Delayed courtesy lights-inc

    front map & dome

  • Cargo area light w/on/off switch

  • Full cargo area trim

  • Driver side front seatback pocket

  • Driver side storage bin

  • Removable rigid cargo cover

  • Exterior

  • Triple-H construction

  • Body-color Mazdaspeed front/rear bumpers w/(4) integrated rear bumper reflectors

  • Side sill extensions

  • Body-color Mazdaspeed roof-end floating spoiler

  • Black roof molding

  • Body-color protective side moldings

  • Halogen Xenon headlights-inc

    auto on/off, silver-color bezels, black housings

  • Fog lights

  • LED taillights

  • Body-color folding pwr mirrors

  • 2-speed variable-intermittent rain-sensing front windshield wipers

  • Fixed-intermittent rear window wiper

  • Body-color door handles

  • Body-color fuel door

  • Entertainment

  • Engine

  • Engine Order Code

    NA

  • Engine Type and Required Fuel

    Gas I4

  • Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

    2.3L/138

  • Fuel System

    DISI

  • Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

    263 @ 5500

  • Maximum Torque @ RPM

    280 @ 3000

  • Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

    7.9

  • Electrical

  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

    NA

  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

    NA

  • Safety

  • Anti-lock brake system w/electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) & brake assist

  • Driver/front passenger advanced airbags (SRS)-inc

    crash zone, drivers seat position, passenger weight sensors

  • Front seat mounted side-impact air bags

  • Front/rear side curtain air bags

  • Front seat belt pretensioners w/force limiters, height adjustable

  • 3-point seat belts for all positions

  • Child safety rear door locks

  • Rear seat child safety seat lower anchors & upper tethers (LATCH)

  • Dynamic stability control (DSC) w/traction control system (TCS)

  • Collapsible steering column

  • Crashable brake pedal

  • Front/rear side-impact door beams

  • 5-mph bumpers

  • Single-type horn

  • Steering

  • Steering Type

    Pwr Rack & Pinion

  • Steering Ratio (:1)

    14.6

  • Turns, lock to lock

    2.7

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

    36.1

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

    NA

  • Mechanical

  • 2.3L DISI 16-valve turbocharged I4 engine w/balance shafts

  • Aluminum alloy engine block

  • 6-speed manual transmission w/OD

  • Limited slip differential

  • Mazda torque management system

  • Dynamic stability control (DSC) w/traction control system (TCS)

  • Front wheel drive

  • Front independent MacPherson strut sport suspension w/coil springs

  • Rear independent E-type multi-link sport suspension w/coil springs

  • Mazdaspeed front/rear stabilizer bars

  • P215/45YR18 summer tires

  • T125/70D17 temporary spare tire

  • 18\ x 7.0\ alloy wheels

  • Electro-hydraulic pwr assist steering (EHPAS) system

  • Variable pwr rack & pinion steering

  • Mazdaspeed pwr front ventilated & rear solid disc brakes

  • Anti-lock brake system w/electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) & brake assist

  • Sport-tuned exhaust w/bright tip

  • Underhood insulator pad

  • Suspension

  • Front Suspension Type

    MacPherson Strut,

  • Rear Suspension Type

    E-type Multi-link,

  • Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    NA

  • Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    NA

  • Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    NA

  • Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    NA

  • Towing

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Transmission

  • Transmission Order Code

    NA

  • Transmission Description

    Manual w/OD

  • Number of Transmission Speeds

    6

  • First Gear Ratio (:1)

    3.54

  • Second Gear Ratio (:1)

    2.24

  • Third Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.54

  • Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.17

  • Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.09

  • Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

    0.85

  • Reverse Ratio (:1)

    3.83

  • Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

    3.35

  • Clutch Size

    NA

  • Vehicle

  • EPA Classification

    Compact

  • Drivetrain

    Front Wheel Drive

  • Warranty

  • 3 Basic Years / 36,000 Basic Miles

  • 5 Drivetrain Years / 60,000 Drivetrain Miles

  • 3 Roadside Assistance Years / 36,000 Roadside Assistance Miles

  • Brakes

  • Brake Type

    Pwr

  • Anti-Lock-Braking System

    4-Wheel

  • Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    12.6 x -TBD-

  • Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    11.0 x -TBD-

  • Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

    NA