Mazda RX-3 History

Compact car · 1971–1978

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History

The RX-3 (the rotary version of the Savanna/808) was an early-1970s rotary compact offered as a coupe, sedan, and wagon.

Light and revvy, it earned a fierce reputation in touring-car racing, including famous victories over larger-engined rivals in Japan.

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