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1996 Mazda MX-3

JapanGasolineFWDHatchback

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorSafety & SecurityOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1996
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-3
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
EC
Seats
4
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
1.6 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
106 hp
Power (kW)
79 kW
Torque
137 Nm (101 lb-ft)
Top speed
197 km/h (122 mph)
0–60 mph
10.0 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
10.5 seconds
Displacement

Dimensions

Length
4,220 mm (166.1 in)
Width
1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height
1,310 mm (51.6 in)
Wheelbase
2,455 mm (96.7 in)
Curb weight
990 kg (2,183 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,600 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
3.3 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
1,598 cc
78 mm (3.1 in)
Stroke
83.6 mm (3.3 in)
Compression Ratio
9.4 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Service Intervals
Timing Interval
100,000 km (62,137 mi)
Air Filter
40,000 km / 2 years
Fuel Filter
40,000 km / 2 years
Spark Plug
20,000 km / 1 years
Brake Fluid
40,000 km / 2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
10,000 km (6,214 mi)

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
48 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Left
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
10.1 litres / 100 km
Highway
6.2 litres / 100 km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,460 mm (57.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,465 mm (57.7 in)
Ground Clearance
135 mm (5.3 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
1,230 kg (2,712 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-B
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Platform
Mazda Platforms
EC

Equipment

Other Equipment

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
  • Front Seats
  • Outer Rear Seats
Seat Belt Colour
Black

Other

Identification

VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
  • Centre
  • Right

Car Classification

Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Mazda emblem
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,200 kg (2,646 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
400 kg (882 lb)
Cargo Capacity
240 kg (529 lb)
Max Roof Load
50 kg (110 lb)
Normal Roof
Yes

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts
4 pcs
Bolt Distance
100
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
54.1
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Door
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Other Equipment
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Ashtray
Front
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Dashboard

Steering Wheel

Number of Spokes
4
Colour
Black

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
289 litres

Seats

Colour & Material
Upholstery
Textile
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
2
Type of Seat
Adult

Spare Parts BETA

Bulb Types
Low Beam
H4
Main Beam
H4
Fog Light, Front
H3
Fog Light, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light
BAY15d (P21/5W)
Reversing Light
BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Front
BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Side
MX-3
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Read Light
SV8.5 (C5W)
License Plate Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Hatchback
Variant
MX-3 Standard1991–1998
Generation
EC
Year
Powertrain
1.6 Manual
Horsepower
106 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed