Mazda R360 - car classics

Mazda R360

Mazda R360 this is the first car of the company, which then even not called Mazda, and Toyo Kogyo Ltd. Mazda R360 was a tiny little runabout, looks like a Soviet-WITH-3D those times. One cannot say that this car was notable for its impressive driving performance, the boldness of the design or that he enjoyed the mad demand from consumers even in Japan itself. No, but it was the first step that separated the manufacturer of small motorcycles from the company, which in the future will be a company with a world name.

The car was set the engine volume of a total of 356 cm3 and a power of 16 HP., however, the very Mazda R360 a little, just 380 kg. Therefore, even a small power of the engine allowed her up to 84 km/h. It is noteworthy that the car was not only a four-mechanics, but also a two-stage machine. The Foundation of the back, and the front suspension served rubber springs.

Production started in the 1960s, continued up to the beginning of 1966, and during this time there have been several modifications. In particular, Mazda P360 Carol has received increased wheelbase and the increased passenger capacity, also on the basis of Mazda P360 was built back of the truck, which had received the marking of the boats b360.