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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. 


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==First Generation (1967-1972)==
==First Generation (1967-1972)==
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See also [[Mazda Cosmo 110S]] for more information
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===Photos===
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Image:Mazda Cosmo Sport L10A Production.jpg|L10A Production line


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[[Image:Mazda Cosmo Sport L10A Front.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Mazda Cosmo 110S]]


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==Second Generation (1975–1981)==
==Second Generation (1975–1981)==
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[[Image:Mazda RX5 Green.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Mazda CD Cosmo]]
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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.


The Cosmo was Mazda's 'large' compact rotary coupe and based on the [[Mazda RX-4]] floorpan and mechanics, but slightly heavier due to body design and more luxurious appointments, including an 5-link rear suspension and rear disc brakes.  It was available with the [[Mazda Wankel engine#12A|12A]] and [[Mazda Wankel engine#13B|13B]] engines.
See also [[Mazda CD Cosmo]] for more information


The Cosmo was affectionately referred to as the Japanese Grand Prix, and indeed was fitted out to compete with that class of American road cruisers. With the standard manual transmission, it was a surprising quick and responsive car to drive - as proven to the chagrin of many comparable sporty coupe drivers. Comfortable and well-equipped, it suffered from the bane of many Japanese automobiles (and American as well) of the period - poor rust-proofing and premature rusting. The rotary engine responded in an almost rheostat mode once it was above 2500 rpm, smoothly and quickly winding to the red line.
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.
 
A piston engine version, the '''Cosmo 1800''', used a 1769 cc (80x88 mm) [[straight-4]] [[SOHC]] engine that produced 100&nbsp;hp (75&nbsp;kW) and 110&nbsp;ft·lbf (149&nbsp;N·m).
 
===Photos===
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Image:Mazda RX 5 Cosmo Red FrontSide.jpg|Red RX-5
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==Thrid Generation (1982-1989)==
==Thrid Generation (1982-1989)==


See also [[Mazda HB Cosmo]] for more information


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[[Image:Mazda HB Cosmo FrontSide.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Mazda HB Cosmo]]
==Fourth Generation (1990-1995)==
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| Sports Car
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| 2-Door Coupe
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| 189.6 in | 4815.9 mm
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| 70.7 in | 1795.8 mm
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| 70.7 in | 1795.8 mm
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| 108.3 in | 2750.8 mm
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| 1590 kg | 3506 lbs
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| 300 hp (224 kW) and 300 ft·lbs (402 N·m)
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The Mazda HB Cosmo was a luxury coupe and hardtop version of the 1981 [[Mazda Luce]] sedan, and was powered by a range of rotary engines. After the Luce was updated to the [[HC platform]] in 1986 the hardtop Cosmo was dropped, but the Cosmo coupe continued on with the [[HB platform]] until 1989.


A truly modern '''[[Eunos]] Cosmo''' (roughly based on the 1985 MX-03 [[concept car]]) started production in 1990 on the new [[Mazda J platform#JC|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.
Neither the Cosmo coupe, or the Luce sedan that it was based on were imported to the United States because of the American dislike for rotary engines. However, the piston-engined version of the Luce, the [[Mazda 929]], was imported and sold starting in 1988.


Two engines were available, the twin turbo [[Mazda Wankel engine#13B|13B-REW]] and the [[Mazda Wankel engine#20B|20B-REW]].  The triple rotor 20B had two liters (1962 cc) of displacement, which is quite large for a rotary powerplant.  It produced 300&nbsp;hp (224&nbsp;kW) and 300&nbsp;ft·lbf (402&nbsp;N·m) with twin turbochargers. The JC series Cosmo set several firsts in Automotive history. Its 13B-REW + 20B-REW engines were the first series production twin sequential turbo systems to be offered for sale. The better known FD RX-7 didn't show its 13B-REW engine until early 1992.
This generation of the Cosmo came with three different rotary engines, the 12A-SPI, the 12A-Turbo, and the 13B RE-SI.  


This 4th generation JC Cosmo was way ahead of its time electronically as well (1990) by being the first production car with ''Car Control System'', a [[CRT]] colour [[touch-screen]] controlling [[climate control]], [[mobile phone]], [[GPS]] [[car navigation]], [[NTSC]] [[TV]], radio and CD-Player.  The first similar systems appeared 2001 on the [[BMW 7-Series]] ([[iDrive]]).
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The Cosmo was manufactured from FEB-90 until SEP-95 for a total of 8875 sales.
==Fourth Generation (1990-1995)==
See also [[Mazda JC Cosmo]] for more information


===Photos===
[[Image:Mazda Eunos Cosmo 1990 FrontSide.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Mazda JC Cosmo]]
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Image:Mazda Eunos Cosmo 1990 SideRear.jpg|Eunos Cosmo Rear
Image:Mazda Eunos Cosmo 1990 Blue SideRear.jpg|Blue Eunos Cosmo Rear
Image:Mazda Eunos Cosmo 1990 Silver FrontSide.jpg|Silver Eunos Cosmo Front
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A truly modern '''[[Eunos]] Cosmo''' (roughly based on the 1985 MX-03 [[concept car]]) started production in 1990 on the new [[Mazda J platform#JC|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.


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==Mazda Cosmo 21==
==Mazda Cosmo 21==


===Photos===
See also [[Mazda Cosmo 21]] for more information
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Image:Mazda Cosmo 21 2002 SideFront.jpg|Cosmo 21 Side
[[Image:Mazda Cosmo 21 2002 SideFront.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Cosmo 21 Side]]
Image:Mazda Cosmo 21 2002 Interior.jpg|Cosmo 21 Interior
Image:Mazda Cosmo 21 2002 Rear.jpg|Cosmo 21 Rear
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==Worldwide==
==Worldwide==

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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

Mazda Cosmo 110S


Second Generation (1975–1981)

Mazda CD Cosmo


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

Mazda HB Cosmo

The Mazda HB Cosmo was a luxury coupe and hardtop version of the 1981 Mazda Luce sedan, and was powered by a range of rotary engines. After the Luce was updated to the HC platform in 1986 the hardtop Cosmo was dropped, but the Cosmo coupe continued on with the HB platform until 1989.

Neither the Cosmo coupe, or the Luce sedan that it was based on were imported to the United States because of the American dislike for rotary engines. However, the piston-engined version of the Luce, the Mazda 929, was imported and sold starting in 1988.

This generation of the Cosmo came with three different rotary engines, the 12A-SPI, the 12A-Turbo, and the 13B RE-SI.


Fourth Generation (1990-1995)

See also Mazda JC Cosmo for more information

Mazda JC Cosmo

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

See also Mazda Cosmo 21 for more information

Cosmo 21 Side


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