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Crash Test Ratings

Crash Test Results for the 2006 Mazda RX-8 4-DR. w/SAB
 
Side impact air bags Curtain, Torso
Electronic Stability Control No
Vehicle curb weight 3003

  Driver Passenger
FRONTAL CRASH 4 5
Head Injury Criterion 485 517
Chest Deceleration (g's) 47 38
*Femur Load (left/right) (lbs) 976/721 756/504
*not used in calculating frontal star rating.

  Front Seat Rear Seat
SIDE CRASH 4 4
*Head Injury Criterion 282 710
Thoracic Trauma Index 58 65
Pelvis Deceleration (g's) 65 53
*not used in calculating side star rating

ROLLOVER 5
Static Stability Factor 1.59
Dynamic Test Result No-tip*
Drive RWD
Tire size 225/45R18

AIR BAGS
Driver Air Bag N/A
Passenger Air Bag N/A
SAB - Head Protection Std Curtain Bag For Rows 1and 2
SAB - Chest Protection Std Torso Bag From Seat For Row 1
SAB Out of Position Testing Meets Requirements
Advanced Air Bag Systems Std
Air Bag On/Off Switch N/A

BELTS AND HEAD RESTRAINTS
Adjustable Upper Belt -- front N/A
Adjustable Upper Belt -- rear N/A
Seat Belt Extenders Dealer Installed Option
Additional Webbing Inches -- Driver 22
Additional Webbing Inches -- Passenger 22
Pretensioner Std Front
Energy Management Feature Std Front
Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt N/A
Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System N/A
Rear Seat Head Restraint N/A
Dynamic Head Restraint N/A

DRIVING SAFETY
4-Wheel ABS Std
Electronic Stability Control No
Traction Control Opt
Tire Pressure Monitor Std
Auto Dimming Rear View Mirrors Opt
Daytime Running Lights N/A
Auto Door Locks N/A
Automatic Crash Notification N/A
Safety Power Windows Standard Push-Down Lift Up Switch

OTHER
Built In Child Seats N/A
Child Seat Lower Anchorage (LATCH) Std
Interior Trunk Release Std
Anti Theft Features Std Passive Immobilizer, Passive Alarm
 
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