The Mazda RX-3 is a 4-door sedan with a length of 4065 mm (160.04 in) and a width of 1595 mm (62.8 in). It has a height of 1375 mm (54.13 in) and a wheelbase of 2310 mm (90.94 in). The car has a turning circle of 8.6 m (28.22 ft) and a ground clearance of 165 mm (6.5 in). It can comfortably seat 5 people and has a spacious interior with a front and rear track of 1300 mm (51.18 in) and 1290 mm (50.79 in) respectively.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4065 mm 160.04 in.
Width
1595 mm 62.8 in.
Height
1375 mm 54.13 in.
Wheelbase
2310 mm 90.94 in.
Front Track
1300 mm 51.18 in.
Rear Track
1290 mm 50.79 in.
Min Turning Circle
8.6 m 28.22 ft.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
165 mm 6.5 in.
Fuel Consumption
None
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The RX-3 is a rear-wheel drive car powered by a 1.0-liter, 2-rotor rotary engine producing 110 horsepower at 7000 rpm and 136 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm. It features a 4-speed manual transmission and has a front suspension with spring strut and rear suspension with leaf spring.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
110 Hp @ 7000 rpm.
Power Per Litre
224 Hp/l
Torque
136 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 100.31 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
10A-0866
Engine Displacement
491 cm3 29.96 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
2
Engine Configuration
Rotary (Wankel)
Compression Ratio
9.4
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
10W-40
Coolant
7 l 7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
4 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Spring Strut
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Brakes
The car in question is a RX-3 model, featuring disc brakes in the front and drum brakes at the rear. The steering type is a Cone worm with recirculation balls, and it comes with hydraulic power steering.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Steering Type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Weight & Capacity
The RX-3 is a powerful car with an impressive weight-to-power ratio of 8 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 6.5 kg/Nm. It has a kerb weight of 885 kg and a fuel tank capacity of 60 liters.
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Weight To Power Ratio
8 kg/Hp, 124.3 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
6.5 kg/Nm, 153.7 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
885 kg 1951.09 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l 15.85 US gal | 13.2 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Mazda - RX-3 Sedan (S102A)
The RX-3 is a 4-door sedan.
The ground clearance of the RX-3 is 165 mm (6.5 in).
The RX-3 can comfortably seat 5 people.
Rotary engine
Rear-wheel drive
1971-1972
The RX-3 uses petrol (gasoline).
The RX-3 offers a fun and sporty driving experience, thanks to its rotary engine and nimble handling.
The RX-3's fuel efficiency may not be the best, due to its rotary engine.
Rotary (Wankel)
4-speed manual
Rear wheel drive
The car has disc brakes in the front and drum brakes at the rear.
The steering type is a Cone worm with recirculation balls.
Yes, it has hydraulic power steering.
The RX-3 is powered by a Wankel rotary engine, which is known for its compact size and high power output.
The RX-3 is a sedan, so it has four doors.
The RX-3 has a reputation for being less reliable than some of its competitors, due in part to the complexity of its rotary engine.
