1974 Mazda RX-2 Coupe Auto
Photo: Mazda-capella-1st-generation01 by Taisyo, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Mazda Capella (15068786251) by Jeremy from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Mazda Capella (14885266897) by Jeremy from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Photos show the RX-2 (Capella) (1970–1978); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: Mazda-capella-1st-generation01 by Taisyo, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda Capella (15068786251) by Jeremy from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda Capella (14885266897) by Jeremy from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda Capella (37020592584) by FotoSleuth, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda Capella (23877246638) by FotoSleuth, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1974 Mazda RX-2 Coupe Auto is a 1.1-liter rotary coupe with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
The RX-2 measures 167.7 inches long on a 97.2-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 12B twin-rotor Wankel rotary, naturally aspirated, water-cooled |
| Displacement | 1.1 L |
| Valvetrain | Twin-rotor Wankel; side intake, peripheral exhaust; single distributor |
| Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Injection Type | Stromberg 4-barrel downdraft carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Tank Capacity | 16.9 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Live axle, trailing links, lateral link, coil springs |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Power-assisted disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Power-assisted drum |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | 165 SR 13 |
| Tires Rear | 165 SR 13 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 167.7 in |
| Width | 62.2 in |
| Height | 55 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.2 in |
| Front Track | 51 in |
| Rear Track | 51 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1974 Mazda RX-2 Coupe Auto with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1974 Mazda RX-2.
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