Mazda 323 F: The classic of the future?

In the category “Do you remember that?“We’re presenting vintage cars that are around here now to forget. What about the models who are still on the road in abundance? Everyone knows the guys, who are already good on the road 20 answer, and in some cases less. One day they will be ancient things? This is an event for controversial discussions. We would like to present some of these examples in the series “Modern cars of the future?“.

Time to go around the year 1990 it was a seal Mazda especially creative. It gave classic cars as a legend mx-5 miata, Section 6the last one RX-7 you spendthrift Autozam AZ-1 and hard gates to Japan. Even the capitalist example series like 323, suddenly caused a sensation. In model form 323 F at the exhibition IAA in 1989, the year of the MX-5 model’s debut. The five-door model didn’t just have coupe features. Weak forward and folding lamps it was especially amazing. those”dreamy eyes“, which we knew better before thanks to such sports cars RX-7 behind the scenes Porsche 924.

Mazda it is in his press release IAA 1989 wrote: “When developing the new 323 series, the goal was to find an independent body line and achieve a high level of space saving and compact dimensions. Wind tunnel testing and analysis of specific body shapes resulted in fluid curves for the outer shell, which are reflected in positive drag coefficients of between 0.31 (323 F), 0.34 (hatchback) and 0.35 (hatchback), depending on the design. Designers got a special job with a five-door model, available in Germany under the name F. Japanese designers call it a five-door coupe, and not without reason. This model is actually flatter than its two siblings; The goal was to achieve coupe styling without giving up the advantages of a sedan. Mazda already had good experience in this area, as the Mazda 626 hatchback model was based on the 626 Coupe model and not the sedan. Compared to previous 323 models, the body is stiffer without having to accept extra weight. At high speed, possible vibrations and loud sounds are reduced. Bodywork is also improved in terms of wind noise.“

In the field engine it was Example F available with gasoline engines 84, 103 behind the scenes 128 KMand prices in Germany began to rise 22.950 XNUMX points. It’s no wonder the Model F represented the do 40 percent out of 323 registered. Years 1990 it is also ADAC He praised the quality of work and the good level of space in 4,26 meters long example 323 F. They also liked the engine’s pulling power and torque. 16V and 103 hp, which took the car up to 100 km / h inside 10.7 seconds. Mannequin 1.9i 16V GTwho stood up 28.670 XNUMX points of paymentit was very fast, at exactly 10 seconds.

Criticism German authorities ADAC in the newspaper”Car 91 Special“Then they were: “The front brakes broke quickly, but the rear brakes tend to spin when cornering.“On the other hand, there was reliability Mazda 323 F no criticism. Almost every automotive media outlet established at the time covered the car. endurance test. Defects and complaints? There is nothing. And also these few cars 323 F, which are still in use today, are in surprisingly good condition. We can welcome you soon sleepy eyes.

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