Mazda RX-5
	Body features: The RX-5 was intended for American buyers with its bug fat chrome grille, long bonnet, elaborate glasshouse and hefty fascia. The most significant upgrades were fitting of a five-speed gearbox, rear disc brakes and a five-link (four plus panhard rod) coil sprung rear end.  A fake wood trim steering wheel with imitation wire spokes. Power Steering and alloy wheels standard. Weight: The RX-5 was the heaviest rotary car we had seen to date. Tipping the 1200kg mark it was 100kg heavier than the RX-4 coupe - it was also longer and wider. Quarter mile: Varied performance figures were given ranging from mid-19 second quarter-mile times for the auto to high 17s for the manual. These figures together with a 0-100kph time of 15 seconds (auto) with a top speed was 175. Price: In Australia the RX-5 started at $7900, and was around $1500 more expensive than its conventionally piston powered sibling, the 1800cc 121. By 1978, the RX-5 was setting buyers back a hefty $8860. Production: Officially Mazda was unsure exactly how many RX-5s were sold in Australia, but give a rough estimate at around 2000 until 1979. In the US, its primary export market, the RX-5 was a big flop. Model: CD23C RX5 Coupe July 1976 - June 1979 Engine: 13B Rotary 2 X 654cc (1308cc) carby. Transmission: 5 speed manual (std.). T-Bar 3 speed auto (opt.).
						RX-5 Side
						Standard RX-5
		RX-5 Rear
		RX-5 Racecar