1976 MAZDA COSMO C-CD23C 2WD
1968 MAZDA COSMO 2WD
Buying Guide
Appeared in Gran Turismo and Sega GT - the most famous and advanced racing games ever, the Mazda Eunos Cosmo is a very attractive car that many car lovers want to have one. If you are looking for a Mazda Eunos Cosmo for sale, read the overall review to see what you are going to get. Does the iconic car live up to the expectation of modern drivers?
Mazda Eunos Cosmo For Sale? Worth The Hype
Overview
The Mazda Eunos Cosmo is a luxury car built on the JC platform by Mazda Motor Corporation. Well-known as the top-line touring flagship of the Eunos luxury channel, its production began in 1990 and ended in 1996 with the total number of 8,875 cars sold. The Eunos Cosmo is the only Mazda’s car using a 3-rotor engine. It is also a 2+2 coupe and is loaded with power amenities. Mazda designed the Eunos with only an electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission in order to follow the Japanese luxury theme at the time it was produced.
Engine & Performance
Before buying a Mazda Eunos Cosmo for sale, it is esential to learn about its specs and performance to make a better decision. The Eunos Cosmo offers 2 engine options: the two-rotor 13B-RE Wankel engine or the three-rotor 20B-REW wankel engine. The 20B has 2 litres of displacement (1962 cc), making it the biggest capacity Wankel of Mazda available for sale. It has the ability to create 300 horsepower (224 kW; 304 PS) and 403 Nm (297 Ib.ft) of torque with twin turbochargers.
The Eunos Cosmo achieved many firsts in car history. Its two engine options were the first Japanese built, series production twin sequential turbo-systems to be available for sale on a Wankel engined car. It is the first car using the “Palmnet” serial data communication system for ECU-ECAT operation, and the first car to use a built-in GPS navigation system.
At its time, the Eunos Cosmo was the pioneer in being equipped with Car Control System, a CRT color touch-screen navigating GPS navigation, mobile phone, climate control, radio and CD player and NTSC TV.
The 20B-REW version of the Eunos Cosmos can speed up to 255 km/h (158,4 mph) on the highway. The car also launches from standstill to highway speeds very quick, thanks to its ability to produce 380 Nm (280 Ibft of torque available at just 1800 rpm. For that reason, it is no surprise that the Eunos consumes more fuel than other cars in its range.
Engine types:
JCESE = Series-I (90–93) – 20B
JCES = Series-II (94–95) – 20B
JC3SE = Series-I (90–93) – 13B
JC3S = Series-II (94–95) – 13B
Dimensions
Length: 4,815 mm (189.6 in)
Width: 1,795 mm (70.7 in)
Weight: 1,570 kg (3,461 lb)
Wheelbase: 2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Front Track: 1,520 mm (59.8 in)
Rear Track: 1,510 mm (59.4 in)
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Tips For Buying A Mazda Eunos Cosmo For Sale Directly From Japan
In recent years, some people tend to import used cars directly from Japan rather than buying cars from their local showrooms. This is a pretty smart idea as it can help you to save some bucks but still get your ideal car in good condition. So if you are planning to buy a used Eunos Cosmo for sale by this way, here is a buying process you might need to know.
1. Search and pick the vehicle you want from some Japanese used car platforms such as CarfromJapan.com. Send Inquiry for condition, price, history and further information of the car. The Japanese car sales executives will make a response to you directly via Email or Phone Call.
Be aware of fake-emails as there are many scams which may con you for money.
2. After that, the next thing to do is negotiating with the Japanese car sales executives for a good price which fits your budget.
At present the Mazda Eunos Cosmo varies from $7,000 to $15,000 depending on the model year, condition and other factors of the car so you can base on this range to find your car.
3. Next, send a request for a proforma invoice, place your order and make payment that may be either through VISA or bank wire. The sales executives will notify you about the following things such as Payment Confirmation, Shipping date, Copy of Bill of Lading, Original papers and then you get the order in this case of the car.