Let's take a closer look at this timeless classic!
1967 Mazda Cosmo
In the world of car guys the Rotary engine lovers aka Rotor Heads think the 1967 Mazda Cosmo is the holy grail of all Mazda’s. It’s was the first production Mazda with the Rotary engine. The car was named Cosmo during the 60’s race to the moon because Mazda wanted to show the world they weren't a typical car company.
The Cosmo was produced from 1967 to 1972. What is even crazier than it being the first full production rotary car, it was handmade not mass produced and they made only one per day. They only made 1176 Cosmos. Those number make this car not only a collectible but very rare.
Dimensions:
Wheelbase
2,200 mm (86.6 in)
Length
4,140 mm (163.0 in)
Width
1,595 mm (62.8 in)
Height
1,165 mm (45.9 in)
Curb weight
940 kg (2,072.3 lb)
The curb weight being almost 2100 pounds make this car light compared to what we drive today, also keep in mind that they didn’t have the regulations we have today with all the safety equipment. The 10a was a very capable engine, so this makes this car very capable even with the 110 Hp first generation or 130 hp second generation engine. This car single handedly started what would be the love of the rotary engine to the masses.
