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1972 Mazda RX-3 Technical specifications

Technical specifications of 1972 Mazda RX-3

Carfolio.com ID62238

bodywork
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Type4/5S SAL

Key:
SAL
Saloon (Sedan)
FHC
Fixed-head coupé
DHC
Drop-head coupé (Convertible)
HBK
Hatchback
EST
Estate (Station Wagon)
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Designer
Number of doors

dimensions & weight
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Wheelbase 2286 mm 90 in
Track front 1295 mm 51 in
rear 1295 mm 51 in
Length 4064 mm 160 in
Width 1600 mm 63 in
Height 1372 mm 54 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.78
Ground clearance
Kerb weight 884 kg 1949 lb
Weight distribution
(Front)
Fuel capacity

aerodynamics
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Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

engine
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Bore × stroke
Cylinders RC-2
Displacement 2 litre
1964 cc
(119.851 cu in)
Type Rot
Key:
SOHC
Single overhead camshaft
DOHC
Double overhead camshaft
OHV
Overhead valves
TS
Two stroke
SV
Side valves
Sl
Sleeve valves
oise
Overhead inlet side exhaust
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Construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.40:1
Fuel system 1 Hi carb
Maximum power 111.5 PS (110 bhp) (82 kW)
@ 7000 rpm
Specific output 56 bhp/litre
0.92 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque 135.0 Nm (100 ft·lb) (13.8 kgm)
@ 4000 rpm
bmep
Specific torque 68.74 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Manufacturer Mazda
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio
Unitary capacity 982 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

performance
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0-50 mph (80 km/h)
0-60 mph 10.80 s
0-100 km/h
0-100 mph
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile 17.10 s
Standing km
Top speed 185 km/h (115 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 Emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
Power-to-weight 124.43 bhp/ton

chassis
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Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD

Key:
FWD
Front wheel drive
RWD
Rear wheel drive
AWD
All wheel drive
4WD
Four wheel drive
 
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Suspension front I.CS.
rear LA.SE.
Key:
I
Independent
LA
Live axle
dD
de Dion axle
W
Wishbone
DW
Double wishbones
CS
Coil springs
ARB
Anti-roll bar
LS
Leaf springs
SE
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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Wheels front
rear
Tyresfront
rear
Brakes F/R

Key:
Ve
Ventilated
Di
Disc (Disk)
Dr
Drum
S
Servo-assisted
ABS
Anti-lock Braking System
Brake ∅front
rear
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.70

general
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RAC rating
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Mazda RX-3 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2008-04-03.
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