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Air-cooled 1958 ERA?
Sir, In 1957, I began a Technical Apprenticeship with Birmid Industries Ltd., of Smethwick, Staffs., and in 1958 worked for a training period of some months in the magnesium foundries…
Model: 323 Turbo 4x4
Model: 323 Turbo 404.
Importer: Mazda Cars (UK) Ltd, Tunbridge Wells.
Type: 4WD four-seat hatchback. Engine: inline four, 1597cc (78 x 83.6mm), dohc, 16 valves, cr 7.9:1. 1H1 water-cooled turbocharger with air/air intercooler, 8.1 psi boost. Digital electronic injection/ignition system, multipoint injection. Power: 148 bhp at 6000 rpm. Torque: 143.8 lb ft at 5000 rpm.
Transmission: 4WD, lockable epicyclic centre differential, 50/50 torque split.
Suspension: (Front): MacPherson struts, lower A-arms. (Rear): MacPherson struts, twin transverse links, trailing arms.
Steering: each and pinion, engine speed-sensitive assistance, 2.6 turns lock to lock.
Brakes: servo-assisted. (Front): 10.23in ventilated discs. (Rear): 9.72in solid discs.
Wheels and Tyres: 185/60 VR 14 tyres on 5J alloy rims. Performance:0-60 mph: 8.1sec, Max speed: 120mph.
Econotny: 24 mpg.
Price: £13,999.
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