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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. | + | '''Mazda Roadpacer. 1975–7 (prod. 840 sold). 4-door sedan. F/R, 2 × 654 cm³ Wankel.''' [[Holden Premier (HJ)]]-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 series shipped to Japan where Mazda Wankel engine inserted. Car was expensive (¥3·8 million, double the price of the [[Mazda Cosmo AP]]) and thirsty (9 mpg), and had more extras than original [[Holden]], contributing to weight. |
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| − | ''Manufacturing locations:'' Australia; Hiroshima, Japan | + | ''Manufacturing location:'' Hiroshima, Japan |
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| | ==Off-site links== | | ==Off-site links== |
| | *[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] | | *[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]
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Latest revision as of 07:22, 18 February 2020
Mazda Roadpacer. 1975–7 (prod. 840 sold). 4-door sedan. F/R, 2 × 654 cm³ Wankel. Holden Premier (HJ)-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 series shipped to Japan where Mazda Wankel engine inserted. Car was expensive (¥3·8 million, double the price of the Mazda Cosmo AP) and thirsty (9 mpg), and had more extras than original Holden, contributing to weight.
Manufacturing location: Hiroshima, Japan
Marque: Mazda
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