| 2011 RX-8 Vehicle Features |
| |
| S = Standard O = Optional |
| |
| Engineering Features | R3 | GT |
| 1.3L Rotary engine | S | S |
| Variable dynamic effect intake system | S | S |
| 6-speed manual transmission with short throw shifter | S | S |
| 6-speed Sport mode automatic transmission with paddle shifters | -- | O |
| Limited-slip rear differential | S | S |
| Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) w/ Traction Control System (TCS) | S | S |
| Direct drive electronically assisted steering | S | S |
| Power-assisted 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes | S | S |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD) | S | S |
| Front engine / Rear-wheel drive | S | S |
| Front independent double wishbone suspension | S | S |
| Rear independent multi-link suspension | S | S |
| Sport-Tuned suspension | -- | S |
| Sport suspension including Bilstein dampers & urethane foam filled front suspension cross member | S | -- |
| Front and rear stabilizer bars | S | S |
| Power Plant Frame (PPF) | S | S |
| Strut tower bar | S | S |
| |
| Exterior Features | R3 | GT |
| 225/45 R18 Performance | -- | S |
| 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels | -- | S |
| 225/40 R19 Performance | S | -- |
| Unique design 19-inch lightweight forged alloy wheels | S | -- |
| Rear lip spoiler and rear double tire deflector (all 6MT except R3) | -- | 6MT |
| Rear spoiler (raised type) | S | -- |
| Body-colour bumpers and door handles | S | S |
| Sport integrated front bumpers and side sills | S | -- |
| High mount stop lamp | S | S |
| Dual body-colour power remote-control heated door mirrors | S | S |
| Sporty LED tail lights | S | S |
| Headlights - xenon HID | S | S |
| Automatic headlamp levelling | S | S |
| Automatic headlight washers | S | S |
| Automatic on/off front headlamps | S | S |
| Fog lights | S | S |
| Windshield with sunshade | S | S |
| Rain sensing wipers | S | S |
| Glass imprinted antenna | S | S |
| Dual outlet exhaust system (chrome garnish) | S | S |
| |
| Interior Features: Comfort and Convenience | R3 | GT |
| AM/FM stereo w/ 6-disc in-dash CD changer, and BOSE premium audio system (includes 9 speakers) | S | S |
| Audio auxiliary input | S | S |
| Cruise control | S | S |
| Steering wheel mounted cruise and audio controls | S | S |
| Air conditioning | S | S |
| Automatic climate control | S | S |
| Micron air filter | S | S |
| Rear seat heater ducts | S | S |
| Rear window defroster | S | S |
| Power door locks (2 stage lock type) | S | S |
| Intelligent Key System (keyless entry and start) | S | S |
| Driver / front passenger illuminated power door lock switch | S | S |
| Central locking feature on driver's door | S | S |
| Remote fuel door and trunk lid releases | S | S |
| Internal trunk release | S | S |
| Power windows with global open & close | S | S |
| Driver / front passenger illuminated power window switch | S | S |
| Power operated glass moonroof | -- | S |
| Ignition key illumination | S | S |
| Front door courtesy lamps | S | S |
| Illuminated entry | S | S |
| Cargo area light | S | S |
| Driver / passenger illuminated vanity mirrors | S | S |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink | S | S |
| Navigation system | -- | O |
| Bluetooth capability | S | S |
| | |
| SIRIUS ready integrated satellite radio | -- | S |
| Delayed fade out on interior lamps | S | S |
| Cup holders (2 front, 2 rear) | S | S |
| Map lamps | S | S |
| | |
| Aluminium foot pedals and left foot rest | S | 6MT only |
| |
| Interior Features: Seat and Trim | R3 | GT |
| Reclining front bucket seats | S | S |
| Lightweight Recaro seats | S | -- |
| Driver’s manual seat lifter | -- | -- |
| Recline levers for front passenger seat | S | S |
| Push button power forward on driver seat | -- | S |
| 8-way adjustable power driver's seat with lumbar support | -- | S |
| Power memory driver's seat | -- | S |
| Heated front seats | -- | S |
| Integrated head restraints for front seats | S | S |
| Floor mats | S | S |
| Half leather seat upholstery | S | -- |
| Cloth door panel trim - front and rear | S | -- |
| Leather trimmed upholstery | -- | S |
| Synthetic leather door panel trim - front and rear | -- | S |
| Leather wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel | -- | S |
| Tilt adjustable steering wheel | S | S |
| Leather wrapped shift knob | -- | S |
| Leather wrapped parking lever | -- | S |
| Leather wrapped parking lever, steering wheel & shift knob with red stich | S | -- |
| Front door handles (bright finish) | S | S |
| Rear door handles (black finish) | S | S |
| Scuff plates with aluminium inserts | S | S |
| |
| Interior Features: Safety and Security | R3 | GT |
| Side-impact door beams – front | S | S |
| Dual front airbags | S | S |
| Dual front side airbags | S | S |
| Dual front and rear side air curtains | S | S |
| Front safety-belt pretensioners with force limiters | S | S |
| 3-point safety belts for all seating positions (2 front; 2 rear) | S | S |
| ISOFIX child safety-seat anchors | S | S |
| Anti-theft alarm system | S | S |
| Tire puncture repair kit | S | S |
| Engine immobilizer theft-deterrent system | S | S |
| |
| Interior Features: Instrument panel | R3 | GT |
| Outside ambient temperature indicator | S | S |
| 12-volt power outlet with cigarette lighter | S | S |
| Blue LED concealed meter lighting with red night time gauge illumination | S | S |
| Black gauges with chrome bezels and white lettering | S | S |
| Tachometer (variable red-zone), engine coolant temperature gauge and fuel gauge | S | S |
| Twin trip odometers | S | S |
| Warning lights for low fuel level, washer fluid, door ajar, check engine, oil pressure, volts, parking brake, high beam, air bags & safety belts | S | S |
| |
| Interior Features: Storage | R3 | GT |
| Front door storage pockets | S | S |
| Front seatback storage pockets | -- | S |
| Coin box | S | S |
| Overhead console w/ sunglass storage | S | S |
| Centre console with power outlet (1) | S | S |
| Rear console | S | S |
| Lockable, illuminated glove compartment | S | S |
| |
| S = Standard O = Optional |