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323
1981 Mazda 323 GT
Japan
Gasoline
2WD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 25, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1981
Make
Mazda
Model
323
Variant
GT
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
BD
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
GT 5-door Hatchback Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
88 hp
Power (kW)
65 kW
Torque
120 Nm (89 lb-ft)
Top speed
168 km/h
(104 mph)
Displacement
1,490 cc
Dimensions
Length
3,955 mm
(155.7 in)
Width
1,630 mm
(64.2 in)
Height
1,375 mm
(54.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,365 mm
(93.1 in)
Curb weight
885 kg
(1,951 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,200 rpm
Engine Fluids
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
10W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
3.4 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
77 mm
(3.0 in)
Stroke
80 mm
(3.1 in)
Compression Ratio
10.1 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
42 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
9 litres / 100 km
Highway
5.6 litres / 100 km
Combined
7.7 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,390 mm
(54.7 in)
Track, Rear
1,395 mm
(54.9 in)
Ground Clearance
150 mm
(5.9 in)
Weight
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,000 kg
(2,205 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
400 kg
(882 lb)
Max Roof Load
50 kg
(110 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Protective Moldings
Yes
Chassis › Protective Moldings
Sides
Mid-Strip
Colour
Non-Painted
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-up
Platform
Mazda Platforms
BD
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
House Colour
Non-painted
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Window Lifts, Rear
Manual
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Optional
Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
Optional
First Row
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Optional
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Rear
Halogen
Colour
Non-painted
Bumper (Front | Rear)
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
4 pcs
Bolt Distance
114.3
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
59.6
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Material
Steel
Rim Colour
Grey
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Optional
Spare Wheel
Full-size
Optional
Spare Wheel › Full-size
Steel
Optional
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)
Back Pocket
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Other Equipment
Driver Side
Optional
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Other Equipment › Driver Side
Passenger Side
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Optional
Number of Spokes
2
Material
Plastic
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Optional
Tilt
Optional
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Design
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Entry Guard Material
Plastic
Pedals
Standard
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Split Fold Ratio
50/50
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Textile
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Subcompact Car/Economy Car
British Classification
Supermini
Australian Classification
Light Car
European Segment
B-Segment
Car.info Classification
Small Family Car
Awards
Car of the Year Japan
1981 - 1980
323
Model
11 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
323 GT
1981–1985
323 GT Hatchback Generations
1 of 2
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BD
1981–1983
Year
1981
Powertrain
GT 5-door Hatchback Manual
Horsepower
88 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
HatchbackHatchback
2WD
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline