Vehicle Profile

Mazda RX-3

1971–1978 · Coupe · RWD

$3,095 USDEstimated original price

original early-1970s US MSRP (estimate). This is a price reference, not a current market valuation or an offer for sale.

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Rotary-powered version of the Grand Familia, offered as coupe, sedan and wagon. Early cars used a 982cc 10A twin-rotor; later models adopted the larger 12A making around 130 PS. Light and rev-happy, the RX-3 became a giant-killer in touring-car racing and a foundational Mazda rotary sports model.

Horsepower
130 hp
Torque
116 lb-ft
0–60 mph
9.0s
Top Speed
115 mph
¼ Mile
17.0s
Drivetrain
RWD
Body Style
Coupe
Years
1971–1978
Estimated original price
$3,095 USD

Sources & data notes

Catalog verification date (recorded): June 17, 2026. Recorded spec confidence: medium.

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Performance positioning

Compared with 467 cars in the Wheelz catalog.

Top Speed115 mph
Rank #454 / 4674th percentilehigher is better
Horsepower130 hp
Rank #454 / 4674th percentilehigher is better
0-60 mph9.0s
Rank #460 / 4674th percentilelower is better
Quarter Mile17.0s
Rank #384 / 3884th percentilelower is better