1971
Mazda RX-3 Savanna
The RX-3 Savanna brought Mazda's Wankel rotary engine to a compact coupe body and gained legendary status on Japanese racetracks. Its lightweight and smooth rotary gave it a power-to-weight advantage over piston rivals.
Sports Coupé
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 0.573L 12A twin-rotor Wankel |
| Displacement | 573 cc (nominally) |
| Horsepower | 110 hp |
| Torque | 131 Nm |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Fuel Economy | 14.0 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h |
| Length | 4,075 mm |
| Width | 1,565 mm |
| Height | 1,340 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,310 mm |
| Curb Weight | 835 kg |
| MSRP Range | ¥780,000 (Japan, 1971) |