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Mazda 323 GT-R - Anti-Integrale-Cosworth

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Created on March 20, 2021

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Bruno von Rotz

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Mazda 323 GT-R (1994) - the aluminum wheels were standard

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Mazda 323 GT-R (1994) - the GT-R differed from the other versions with its generously dimensioned fog lights

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Mazda 323 GT-R (1994) - sunroof and ABS were only available in the luxury version

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Mazda 323 GT-R (1994) - the rear looks almost inconspicuous

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Mazda 323 GT-R (1994) - with rear window wiper - do rally drivers need it?

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Mazda 323 GT-R (1994) - ready for the special stage?

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Mazda 323 GT-R (1994) - 169 cm wide

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Mazda 323 GT-R (1994) - when there was no exhaust design ...

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Mazda 323 GT-R (1994) - 408 cm long

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Mazda 323 GT-R (1994) - long nose, short tail?

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Mazda 323 GT-R (1994) - the interior differs little from more civilian 323 variants

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Mazda 323 GT-R (1994) - stylish interior with leather steering wheel

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Mazda 323 GT-R (1994) - the steering wheel came from Momo

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Mazda 323 GT-R (1994) - fittings almost too restrained for a car of this class

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Mazda 323 GT-R (1994) - even the seats don't look super sporty

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Mazda 323 GT-R (1994) - Space for three people in the rear

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Mazda 323 GT-R (1994) - Five-speed gearbox

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Mazda 323 GT-R (1994) - the center console is no mystery

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Mazda 323 GT-R (1994) - electrically adjustable exterior mirrors from the inside

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Mazda 323 GT-R (1994) - electric windows

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Mazda 323 GT-R (1994) - Remote control for unlocking the tailgate and fuel filler flap

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Mazda 323 GT-R (1994) - high-tech engines - 1839 cm3 and around 185 hp

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Mazda 323 GT-R (1994) - Turbocharger with intercooler

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Mazda 323 GT-R (1994) - racing attribute - additional openings for the air supply of the forced-air four-cylinder engine

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Mazda 323 GT-R (1994) - Mazda sign on the radiator grille

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Mazda 323 (1978) - Line up

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Mazda 323 (1978) - as 1300 GL 5 Speed with rear-wheel drive 11,000 francs expensive - Geneva Motor Show 1978

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Mazda 323 SP (1979) - with rear-wheel drive, three-door

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Mazda 323 (1979) - as Hatchback 5 Door Deluxe

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Mazda 323 (1979) - the first generation

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Mazda 323 (1980) - revised in detail, new front with rectangular headlights - Geneva Motor Show 1980

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Mazda 323 (1977) - a successful combination of modern styling elements - Geneva Motor Show 1977

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Mazda 323 (1980) - from rear-wheel drive to front-wheel drive

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Mazda 323 (1981) - additional notchback variant - IAA 1981

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Mazda 323 Station Wagon (1986) - European premiere, with front-wheel drive - Geneva Motor Show 1986

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Mazda 323 - Mazda transverse at the 1986 Monte Carlo Rally

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Mazda 323 Turbo - Mazda 323 Turbo at the 1984 Monte Carlo Rally

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Mazda 323 (1990) - with front-wheel drive

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Mazda 323 foha XXX (1989) - Special version - IAA 1989

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Mazda 323 GTX Formula 4 (1990) - Advertising - not for children over 180 years of age

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Mazda 323 GT-R (1992) - fast on any surface with all-wheel drive

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Mazda 323 GT-R (1992) - with the characteristic ventilation openings on the hood

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Mazda 323 GT-R (1992) - Advertising - Not for the people of Graubünden and Jura

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Summary

At the IAA 1991, Mazda presented the 323 GT-R, an evolutionary model of the all-wheel drive compact car, to compete against the Lancia Delta Integrale or Ford Escort RS Cosworth. Despite the good facilities, it didn't quite work out, but the car is still interesting. This report describes the history of the GT-R, explains where it came from and shows it in extensive photo material.

This article contains the following chapters

Third generation
Racing-oriented optimization
"Big Turbo"
On a par with the competition?
Manageable success

Estimated reading time: 7min

Preview (beginning of the article)

If you wanted to be among the front runners in rallying in the 1990s, you needed a compact four-wheel drive vehicle with racing-oriented characteristics. 2500 of these had to be built (and sold). Mazda took on the competition from Ford, Lancia and Toyota from 1991 with the 323 GT-R. Mazda launched the first generation of the 323 back in 1977. Equipped with a four-cylinder engine, rear-wheel drive and tailgate, it impressed with its low price and robust nature. In November 1980, a completely revised second generation went on sale. The rear-wheel drive had given way to driven front wheels, the engine was now installed transversely and the design had been significantly modernized. This gave the Mazda a leap forward in the registration statistics.

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