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Mazda Familia Rotary 10A Coupe

1968 — Japan

Muscle Era (1960-1974)Economy / CompactJapaneseBarn Find CandidatesRotary PoweredJDM LegendsSwinging Sixties
Engine982 cc Rotary 10A
Power100 hp
Transmission4-speed manual
DrivetrainRWD
Body StyleCoupe
Top Speed103 mph

Mazda Familia Rotary 10A Coupe

The Familia Rotary demonstrated Mazda's commitment to rotary engine development before the RX-7. The compact 10A rotary provided smooth, high-revving performance in a lightweight package. Its success proved the viability of rotary engines in production cars and paved the way for Mazda's rotary sports car legacy.

$25,000 – $55,000

First mass-production rotary car sold outside of luxury segments. Featured Mazda's 10A twin-rotor engine.