Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE
| Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mazda |
| Also called | Mazda RX-8 HRE |
| Production | 2003; 2006 (1 built) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Related | Mazda RX-8 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.3 L, 2-rotor Renesis R2 Wankel Rotary engine |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-Speed Jatco-Mazda RC4A-EL automatic |
| Hybrid drivetrain | dual-fuel system |
| Range | 100 km (62 mi) (Hydrogen mode) |
The Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE is a 2003 bi-fuel version of the RX-8 sports car, in which the twin-rotor wankel rotary engine is configured to run on either hydrogen or gasoline. This is the fifth Mazda vehicle to be fitted with a hydrogen wankel rotary engine.