1978 Mazda Cosmo Coupe Auto
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Photo: Mazda RE-130 Limited-1980 (10610780446) by René, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Mazda Cosmo (3475803669) by allen watkin from London, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Mazda Cosmo in Hiroshima 20090814 by m-louis .®, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Mazda Museum (52488083219) by dennis bloodnok, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Cosmo (CD) (1975–1981); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: Mazda RE-130 Limited-1980 (10610780446) by René, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda Cosmo (3475803669) by allen watkin from London, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda Cosmo in Hiroshima 20090814 by m-louis .®, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda Museum (52488083219) by dennis bloodnok, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1978 Mazda Cosmo Coupe Auto is a 110-hp 1.3-liter rotary coupe with an automatic and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 110 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 120 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The Cosmo measures 182.0 inches long on a 99.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 13B twin-rotor Wankel rotary, naturally aspirated, water-cooled |
| Displacement | 1.3 L |
| Horsepower | 110 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 120 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm (SAE net) rpm |
| Valvetrain | Twin-rotor Wankel (no poppet valves); side intake, peripheral exhaust |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Injection Type | 2-stage 4-barrel downdraft carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 17.2 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent strut, coil springs, torsion-bar stabilizer |
| Rear Suspension | Rigid 5-link live axle, coil springs, torsion-bar stabilizer |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Turning Diameter | 32.8 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Power-assisted ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Power-assisted disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 5.5J x 14 |
| Wheels Rear | 5.5J x 14 |
| Tires Front | 185/70SR14 steel-belted radial |
| Tires Rear | 185/70SR14 steel-belted radial |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 182 in |
| Width | 66 in |
| Height | 52 in |
| Wheelbase | 99 in |
| Front Track | 54 in |
| Rear Track | 54 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37 in |
| Headroom Rear | 34 in |
| Legroom Front | 44 in |
| Legroom Rear | 28 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 52 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 52 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1978 Mazda Cosmo Coupe Auto with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1978 Mazda Cosmo.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.