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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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Mazda RX 4 | |
Engine | Rotors with two chambers |
Displacement | 2 x 573 cm³ |
Max. torque | 168 Nm at 4000 rpm |
Performance | 96 kW (130 HP) at 7000 rpm |
Construction | Front engine with rear drive |
Transmission | Five-speed |
Brakes front | Discs |
Brakes rear | Drums |
Construction period | 1972 - 1978 |
Versions | Four-door, Coupe, Station Wagon |
The history of the vehicles with rotary engine immediately began very sporty with the Mazda Cosmo Sport 1968. Its engine was compared to the Ro-80-engine already developed much further, not necessarily in performance, but in durability. The chrome coating on the aluminum casing and a steel alloy on the aluminum side elements provided for a longer service life of the sealing surfaces. Even the successor RX 2 was exported to Europe. The maximum torque was now reached at a lower speed (5000 -> 3500 rpm). The RX 3 was the first in Germany purchasable rotary Mazda.
Up to the RX 4 there were in annual rhythm new Wankel vehicles. Thereafter, the development was slower. In the year after presentation of the four-door came out only body variants, a station wagon and the GT version shown above.