Mazda RX-3 1972 - The Japanese Rotary Motorsport Legend | WorthReviewing

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The Mazda RX-3 (aka Mazda Savanna in Japan) is legendary. It was launched in September 1971, and was manufactured in both coupe, saloon, and estate body styles. They all got a 10A engine (491cc per chamber) and the US market received the more powerful 12A engine (that’s 1,146cc per chamber) with 110hp at 7,000rpm. 0-62 mph in 10.8 seconds and a top speed of 115 mph. Piston powered engines were named as the Mazda 818, Mazda 808, and Mazda Grand Familia.
Back in the ole’ days, the RX-3 raced across the globe. In Japan it took home many victories including the 1971 Fuji 500 race and defeated the Nissan Skyline in the Touring Car class of the 1972 Japanese Grand Prix. In fact, by 1976, which was only 5 years after it went into production, it achieved over 100 wins in Japanese motorsport. In 1972, it came to the UK, with the £1,633 RX-3 Coupe costing £335 more than the piston powered 818. In 1973, an estate RX-3 and 818 joined the line-up, but the RX-3 estate only lasted until 1974 before being dropped out of the UK line-up.
Standard equipment on the car was a clock, collapsible steering column, three-spoke steering wheel, and a five-speed manual gearbox (although the RX-3 in the video has a non-standard 1975 RX-7 12A engine and a RX-7 gearbox). Options in 1975 included improved upholstery, tinted glass, and the option of metallic paint for the first time. In 1976, RX-3 sales sadly stopped in the UK. However, the Mazda 818 estate stayed in the line-up until 1978, with the last saloons and coupes being sold in 1979.
A total of 286,757 were produced after the RX-3 was discontinued in 1978, making it the second best-selling rotary after the well-known and much beloved RX-7, with 811,634 sales.
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Exhasut: 0:24
Drive: 0:33
Standard Features: 2:21
Drive: 2:42
History: 3:46
Drive: 4:27
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Filmed & edited by Sam Worth. B-roll footage filmed by Mazda UK.

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Комментарии : 39

@SamWorthReviewing Год назад

Just to let everyone know, there's more facts, figures and information in the description. Cheers!

@benlam6200 День назад

I had a Mazda RX4 back in the 80 so good to hear and drive. I took my RX4 to moto way i put my foot flat down to the floor it reached 200km / hour it was a magic. Honda's VTEC, turbocharger no comparison

@ScottVanFleet 13 дней назад

Loved hearing that rotary spin up, a very unique sound you never forget. My dad had a 1973 Mazda RX-3, burnt orange, he would take my brother & I and my Mom thru the Hamden CT. Tunnel full throttle and then let off the throttle with a huge backfire that sounded like a 10 gauge shotgun Awesome He had the biggest grin on his face, with my Mom giving him a dirty look, she was so embarrassed. Lots of Fun

@chejlr 3 месяца назад

I had a 77 RX3SP, what a fun car that was. Sold it for $500 back in 84. If you can find one they go for big bucks now.

@benlam6200 День назад

Once you drive got hooked love the Mazda Rotory❤ engine and the music from the muffler sounds so good to hear, no need for a stereo system. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Love your Mazda Rotory RX3

@skipp.7743 7 дней назад

I had a 74 rx4 loved that car. More power than most all on the road

@bolster101 2 месяца назад

That's a 10A model with a replaced engine, probably a single dizzy Rx7 12A, i have a 10A coupe with a Rx4 12A in it, best looking car ever.

@christopherbyrne1617 Год назад

I used to have an RX2. Miss that car so much.

@user-mq4sc5vz1d Год назад

はじめまして。東洋工業はロータリーエンジンのハードトップをいくつも生み出しましたが，いまの日本では，ロータリーエンジン車は維持できない環境になりつつあります。ＲＸー３は素晴らしいクルマです。これからも大切にしてください😊

@CarCultureClub Год назад

What an awesome car, very jealous you got to drive it Sam. Great review too 👍🏻

@alastairwatson3201 23 дня назад

A great example of the RX3. One thing, though: it’s hugely unlikely that the five-speed ‘box is standard. They were only ever four-speeds in Australia and, I’d suspect, the rest of the world, too.

@pittmotoring Год назад

Great video Sam, in your element with a classic. Stunning car, that sound is heaven.

@timfitzgerald109 11 месяцев назад

Great review and a great car along with the early RX2 & 4. I have a series 1 RX8, the last of the Rotary's and the noise is truly addictive.

@sullivanrachael 3 месяца назад

Still miss the sound of my RX8… one car that I’d have again

@gnrsgl 6 месяцев назад

Very cool i had a 4 door version 74

@JToroPaz Год назад

Watched your ST review and now this, the improvment is really noticeable well done mate, smashed this

@SamWorthReviewing Год назад

Thank you very much!

@baltvdb Год назад

Interesting review, would be worth watching just for the engine sound. 👍

@TheSwedishCarGuy Год назад

Yay 😎👍 love this!

@robertonuneznunez9744 11 месяцев назад

Una Joya!! 💪

@luiwammes4193 2 месяца назад

I think you have to do some more studying about the differences between the RX3 and the normal 818 having a piston engine. My uncle owns both : a 4-door saloon RX3 and a 2 door coupe 818

@atholheys 3 месяца назад

My parents had a 1975 RX-3 from 1979 to 1982, was a great car apart from its tendency to foul it’s plugs in cold/wet conditions and would point blank refuse to start. I can remember a Vauxhall Chevette pulling out and attempting to overtake my mum on a long A road and having to pull back in again when she wouldn’t let him. My mum had an MG BGT at the same time which was like something out of the dark ages compared to the Mazda

@ArmaganDemiral Год назад

Sam I could tell you were in your element here

@JamesMullarneyIsAFraud Год назад

I have one of these too. Very special little club we have.

@Look_At_Past_Present_Future 8 месяцев назад

My first car was the 1973 RX-3 wagon in a bronze brown color, so very conservative but I liked it. My father found it for about $2,000 usd in San Diego, not sure what mileage was but believe was low. Loved that thing, terrific build quality! Very small but quite practical with the exception of gas mileage when putting foot on the gas. The seller motivation was probably the gas mileage since around time of 1973 Arab oil embargo. Oil changes after a few thousand miles mandatory for engine operation and life, based mainly on seal longevity. It could really take off for the time with it's 4 barrel carburetor (if I recall correctly) when you got the revs up and put the foot on the gas. I got it up to almost 120 mph on the California 395 out in the desert on a trip to Mammoth Mountain (almost no traffic, safe line of sight). ***Do not recommend anyone do this now due to population growth and other drivers with powerful vehicles***, Go to a track for any sustained speeds over 90 mph. Great memories though! Have a great day and week heading into the Holidays 2023!