MX-3 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Mazda[1] |
Model code | EC |
Also called | Mazda MX-3 Precidia Eunos 30X (Australia)[2] Mazda-Eunos 30X (Australia)[2] Eunos Presso Autozam AZ-3 Mazda AZ-3 |
Production | 1991–1998 |
Assembly | Hofu, Japan |
Designer | Takeshi Arakawa (1988)[3] |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Sports car |
Body style | 3-door 2+2 coupé |
Layout | FF layout |
Related | Mazda Familia/323/Protege |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.5 L B5-ZE I4 DOHC 1.6 L B6-ME I4 SOHC 1.6 L B6D I4 DOHC 1.8 L K8 V6 DOHC |
Transmission | 5-speed G5M-R manual 4-speed F4A-EL automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,455 mm (96.7 in) |
Length | 4,208 mm (165.7 in) |
Width | 1,695 mm (66.7 in) |
Height | 1995-98: 1,321 mm (52.0 in) 1991-95 Base: 1,280 mm (50.4 in) 1991-95 GS: 1,285 mm (50.6 in) |
Curb weight | RS: 1,095 kg (2,414 lb) GS: 1,171 kg (2,582 lb) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Mazda Étude |
The Mazda MX-3[4] is a 2+2-seat, front-wheel drive coupé of a kammback design, manufactured and marketed by Mazda. It was introduced at the Geneva Auto Show in March 1991[5] and marketed until 1998.
The MX-3 was also marketed as the Mazda MX-3 Precidia in Canada and as the Eunos Presso, Autozam AZ-3 and Mazda AZ-3 in Japan. In Australia it was marketed as the Eunos 30X until late 1996 when it became the Mazda-Eunos 30X.[2]