Do you remember? Mazda Cosmo.

Nov 16, 2020,22:10 PM
 

Rotative engine, and a very special design. 







What do you see, here? Italian Design, or something borrowed to the Corvettes? 

I must admit I quite love it. 

Best,

Nicolas

PS: Credit pictures; Car and Classic.

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 By: Arronax : November 16th, 2020-22:31
I think it has english subtitles: youtu.be Rotaries are fun!

Amazing engine. Awesome rapid high rev

 
 By: Gelato Monster : November 16th, 2020-23:15

That's remarkable, indeed.

 
 By: amanico : November 16th, 2020-23:21

Heard of it, not sure I ever saw it in real life

 
 By: dedestexhes : November 16th, 2020-22:50
Interesting car indeed. Dirk

Indeed!

 
 By: amanico : November 16th, 2020-23:21

More Italian IMHO

 
 By: Gelato Monster : November 17th, 2020-00:02

Alfa Romeo Spider

 
 By: Gelato Monster : November 17th, 2020-00:57
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Aaah, that one. So sweet...

 
 By: amanico : November 17th, 2020-01:22

Love the Cosmo! Mazda has always been a fantastic innovative company. IMHO the BMW of Japan as they've always put a lot of emphasis on driving dynamics. I've lusted after one since

 
 By: InDebtButOnTime : November 17th, 2020-05:09
the R-100 (just after the Cosmo), finally bought one a year ago and love it! Cars for people who like to drive!

Pics, please!!!

 
 By: amanico : November 17th, 2020-10:44

Certainly! ;-)

 
 By: InDebtButOnTime : November 17th, 2020-17:49
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Borrowed more from Ford Thunderbird, I think

 
 By: cazalea : November 17th, 2020-06:18
The rotaries are strong and fast but quite troublesome. I spent half hour last night trying to help a buddy resolve some issues on his RX-7. I think he has had at least 10 Mazda rotaries - I’ve just had one, very briefly. I do like the look of the Cosmo C...  

+1. Mike nailed it.

 
 By: amanico : November 17th, 2020-10:45

I've always thought the design simplicity of the Wankle was amazing but it has big durability challenges. Its thirsty and must use some oil (by design). You absolutely must keep all aspects &

 
 By: InDebtButOnTime : November 17th, 2020-08:59
components in the cooling system in top shape (water pump, hoses, everything). One overheating episode will usually warp the "barrel" ending the life of that engine. The four rotor Mazda 787B that won Le Mans ('91) was a mind blowing race car! Little ole ... 

What a beautiful car...

 
 By: mdg : November 17th, 2020-09:24
...my grandfather had a coupe version, not this sporty model. It was a manual transmission, and I remember it being a very quiet car. It had a big enough trunk to carry two golf bags : )

Doesn't anyone else perceive elements of . . .

 
 By: Dr No : November 17th, 2020-09:40
. . . Lotus design? ;-)

Not even with . . .

 
 By: Dr No : November 17th, 2020-15:36
. . . a pic? ...  

A picture for you.

 
 By: nasseriq : November 17th, 2020-11:42
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Charm?

 
 By: cazalea : November 17th, 2020-15:06
It was lots of things but I never thought of it as charming I took my father-in-law for a ride, and he rolled out onto the driveway moaning "He's trying to kill me, I've never been so terrified!" My fleet in 1990. The rusty green van was my neighbor's veh...  

I think I had one of those - I can't remember

 
 By: cazalea : November 18th, 2020-15:35
There it is - a friend from France I helped her sell the car over here. ...