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The Cosmo series is a line of sports coupes produced by Mazda and powered by rotory engines. The various Mazda Cosmoes are known for their forward-looking technology, style, and performance. Although the Cosmoes have not had great sale success internationally, they have achieved somewhat of a cult following and there are many owners and clubs throughout the world. | The '''Cosmo series''' is a line of sports coupes produced by Mazda and powered by rotory engines. The various Mazda Cosmoes are known for their forward-looking technology, style, and performance. Although the Cosmoes have not had great sale success internationally, they have achieved somewhat of a cult following and there are many owners and clubs throughout the world. | ||
See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[{{FULLPAGENAMEE}} Review]]'''. | See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[{{FULLPAGENAMEE}} Review]]'''. |
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The Cosmo series is a line of sports coupes produced by Mazda and powered by rotory engines. The various Mazda Cosmoes are known for their forward-looking technology, style, and performance. Although the Cosmoes have not had great sale success internationally, they have achieved somewhat of a cult following and there are many owners and clubs throughout the world.
See Wikicars' comprehensive Mazda_Cosmo Review.
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First Generation (1967-1972)
See also Mazda Cosmo 110S for more information
Second Generation (1975–1981)
See also Mazda CD Cosmo for more information
The second generation CD Cosmo appeared in 1975 and lasted until 1981. It was known as the Cosmo AP in Japan, and sold internationally as the Mazda RX-5, though in some export markets its piston powered counterpart was called the Mazda 121 (a name later applied to Mazda's subcompact model). Mazda America used the Mazda Cosmo name and offered it from 1976 through 1978. The CD Cosmo/RX-5 series was a flop internationally as Mazda tried too hard to "Americanize" the car. It was however an enormous success in Japan where over 55,000 where sold in the first year alone. Due to its poor sales as an export, the series-II version from 79-81 was not exported and remained on domestic sale only.
Thrid Generation (1982-1989)
See also Mazda HB Cosmo for more information
Fourth Generation (1990-1995)
See also Mazda JC Cosmo for more information
A truly modern Eunos Cosmo (roughly based on the 1985 MX-03 concept car) started production in 1990 on the new JC platform. The Eunos Cosmo was the top-line touring flagship of the Eunos luxury channel. It is the only Mazda to use a triple-rotor engine. The car was a 2+2 coupe and was loaded with power amenities. An electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission was mandatory.
Mazda Cosmo 21
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