Mazda RX-3
RX-3 · 1971–1978 · 5 model years · 5 trims
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Photo: Mazda RX-3 at Schaffen-Diest (2014) by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Techno-Classica 2018, Essen (IMG 9080) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Techno-Classica 2018, Essen (IMG 9085) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Mazda RX3 (15982130595) by Jeremy from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Mazda RX-3 at Schaffen-Diest (2014) - rear three quarters by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: Mazda RX-3 at Schaffen-Diest (2014) by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Techno-Classica 2018, Essen (IMG 9080) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Techno-Classica 2018, Essen (IMG 9085) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda RX3 (15982130595) by Jeremy from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda RX-3 at Schaffen-Diest (2014) - rear three quarters by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | ||||||
| Coupe 5MT · Coupe | 1.1 L 12B twin-rotor Wankel rotary, naturally aspirated, water-cooled | 90 | 94 lb-ft | 5-speed manual, synchromesh on all forward gears | RWD | 19/28 (23) |
| Coupe Auto · Coupe | 1.1 L 12B twin-rotor Wankel rotary, naturally aspirated, water-cooled | 90 | 94 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | RWD | 18/23 (20) |
| 1977 | ||||||
| Coupe 5MT · Coupe | 1.1 L 12B twin-rotor Wankel rotary, naturally aspirated, water-cooled | 90 | 94 lb-ft | 5-speed manual, synchromesh on all forward gears | RWD | — |
| Coupe Auto · Coupe | 1.1 L 12B twin-rotor Wankel rotary, naturally aspirated, water-cooled | 90 | 94 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — |
| 1976 | ||||||
| Coupe 4MT · Coupe | 1.1 L 12B twin-rotor Wankel rotary, naturally aspirated, water-cooled | 90 | 94 lb-ft | 4-speed manual, synchromesh | RWD | — |
| Coupe Auto · Coupe | 1.1 L 12B twin-rotor Wankel rotary, naturally aspirated, water-cooled | 90 | 94 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — |
| Sedan 4MT · Sedan | 1.1 L 12B twin-rotor Wankel rotary, naturally aspirated, water-cooled | 90 | 94 lb-ft | 4-speed manual, synchromesh | RWD | — |
| Sedan Auto · Sedan | 1.1 L 12B twin-rotor Wankel rotary, naturally aspirated, water-cooled | 90 | 94 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — |
| 1975 | ||||||
| Coupe 4MT · Coupe | 1.1 L 12B twin-rotor Wankel rotary, naturally aspirated, water-cooled | 90 | 94 lb-ft | 4-speed manual, synchromesh | RWD | — |
| Coupe Auto · Coupe | 1.1 L 12B twin-rotor Wankel rotary, naturally aspirated, water-cooled | 90 | 94 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — |
| Sedan 4MT · Sedan | 1.1 L 12B twin-rotor Wankel rotary, naturally aspirated, water-cooled | 90 | 94 lb-ft | 4-speed manual, synchromesh | RWD | — |
| Sedan Auto · Sedan | 1.1 L 12B twin-rotor Wankel rotary, naturally aspirated, water-cooled | 90 | 94 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — |
| 1974 | ||||||
| Coupe 4MT · Coupe | 1.1 L 12B twin-rotor Wankel rotary, naturally aspirated, water-cooled | 90 | 94 lb-ft | 4-speed manual, synchromesh | RWD | — |
| Coupe Auto · Coupe | 1.1 L 12B twin-rotor Wankel rotary, naturally aspirated, water-cooled | 90 | 94 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — |
| Sedan 4MT · Sedan | 1.1 L 12B twin-rotor Wankel rotary, naturally aspirated, water-cooled | 90 | 94 lb-ft | 4-speed manual, synchromesh | RWD | — |
| Sedan Auto · Sedan | 1.1 L 12B twin-rotor Wankel rotary, naturally aspirated, water-cooled | 90 | 94 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
No NHTSA data available for this generation.
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.