Great cars of Mazda

[marcel]

1968
Familia Rotary Coupe
(R100 Coupe)

The popular Familia brought Mazda's Rotary engine, which had recently been launched in the Cosmo Sport (110S), to a far wider audience.
http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/craftm ... r/p10.html
http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/rotary/

[marcel]

1969
Porter Cab

Mazda's first cabover light truck. The large round head lights gave the Porter Cab a friendy appearance.

[marcel]

1969
Boxer

The Mazda Boxer was a medium-sized truck with a loading capacity of 4 tons. It was powered by a new 3.788cc, 6-cilinder diesel engine.

[marcel]

1969
Luce Rotary Coupe
(R130 Coupe)

The Luce Rotary Coupe (R130 Coupe) was a premium personal car fitted with luxurious features. Thanks to the compact size of the Rotary engine, this model could adopt front-wheel drive.
http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/craftm ... ar/p8.html
http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/rotary/

[marcel]

!970
Capella
(RX-2/616)

The Capella (RX-2) was introduced in 1970 the year of Mazda's 50th anniversary. Mazda had high hopes that the Capella (RX-2) would become a core product and equipped it with a wide range of engines, including the 12A Rotary engine and a number of reciprocating engines.
http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/craftm ... r/p11.html
http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/rotary/

[marcel]

1971
Savanna
(RX-3)

Following the Cosmo sport (110S), the Savanna (RX-3) was the second vehicle to be developed specifically for the Rotary engine. The prominent front and rear design gave it a very masculine appearance.
http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/craftm ... r/p12.html
http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/rotary/

[marcel]

1971
Grand Familia
(808/818)

A high grade version of the popular family car that offered more performance, more equipment and a greater selection of interior colors.

[marcel]

1972
Chantez

Chantez means "sing" in French. The name was chosen throught a public poll, which garnered 520.000 entries.

[marcel]

1975
Roadpacer

This passenger car was developed in cooperation with Australia's GM Holden. The 13B rotary engine was fitted in the body of the Holden Premier.
http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/rotary/

[marcel]

1975
Cosmo AP
(RX-5)

The Cosmo AP (RX-5) was developed to be a premium specialty car with excellent eco-friendly and dynamic performance. Its low and wide body gave it a unique style.
http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/craftm ... r/p17.html
http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/rotary/

[marcel]

1977
Familia AP
(GLC)

The fourth-generation Familia (GLC) was turned into a two-box style hatchback. It starred in a famous Japanese movie, "The Yellow Hankerchief of Happiness," as the main character's car.
http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/craftm ... r/p10.html

[marcel]

1977
Luce Legato
(929L)

This premium passenger car was developed to be high quality, distinguisted and stately. Legato is a musical term which means "play smoothly" in Italian.
http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/rotary/

[marcel]

1978
Bong Multi Wagon

The Bongo had small, double wheels on the rear axle. Their small size meant the wheel well protruded less far into the cabin, enabling a flat floor and increased user friendliness.
http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/craftm ... ar/p9.html

[marcel]

1987
Savanna RX-7
(RX-7)

The iconic RX-7. It was powered by the compact Rotary engine in a front, mid-engine layout and boasted flowing design with exceptional driving characteristics.
http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/craftm ... r/p12.html
http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/rotary/

[marcel]

1980
Familia
(GLC/323)

The red Familia XG model became a huge hit among young people and contributed to the fifth generation Familia's iconic status as a symbol of the age. It won the inaugural Japan Car of the Year award.
http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/craftm ... r/p13.html