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*[https://www.carmrades-blog.com/all-articles/2018/1/18/too-big-in-japan-1975-mazda-roadpacer-ap M. Masin: ‘Too Big in Japan—1975 Mazda Roadpacer AP’, ''Carmrades'', January 18, 2018]
 
*[http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/car_info_mazda_roadpacer.htm ''Unique Cars and Parts'': Mazda Roadpacer]
 
*[http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/car_info_mazda_roadpacer.htm ''Unique Cars and Parts'': Mazda Roadpacer]

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Mazda Roadpacer. 1975–7 (prod. 840 sold). 4-door sedan. F/R, 1308 cm³ (Wankel, 2 × 654 cm³; 3662 cm³ nominal capacity). Holden Premier-based full-sized sedan, intended for Japanese government officials, but launched in the wake of the fuel crisis and considered a flop. Australian bodyshells of HJ and HX series shipped to Japan where Mazda Wankel engine inserted. Car was expensive (¥3·8 million, double the price of the Mazda Cosmo) and thirsty (9 mpg), and had more extras than original Holden, contributing to weight.


Manufacturing locations: Australia; Hiroshima, Japan

Marque: Mazda


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