Mazda J platform
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The Mazda
J platform is an automobile platform
for rear-wheel drive full-size car
s. It only existed for five years in the early 1990s, but was the basis for the famous Eunos Cosmo GT car.
Note that some Mazda vehicles appear to have similar platform codes in the VIN, but are unrelated. The following vehicles use a Suzuki
keicar platform, not the Mazda J platform:
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Applications:
Mazda
is a Japanese automotive manufacturer based in Fuchū, Aki District, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.In 2007, Mazda produced almost 1.3 million vehicles for global sales...
J platform is an automobile platform
Automobile platform
An automobile platform is a shared set of common design, engineering, and production efforts, as well as major components over a number of outwardly distinct models and even types of automobiles, often from different, but related marques...
for rear-wheel drive full-size car
Full-size car
A full-size car is a marketing term used in North America for an automobile larger than a mid-size car. In the United States, the EPA uses "large car" to denote full-size cars....
s. It only existed for five years in the early 1990s, but was the basis for the famous Eunos Cosmo GT car.
Note that some Mazda vehicles appear to have similar platform codes in the VIN, but are unrelated. The following vehicles use a Suzuki
Suzuki
is a Japanese multinational corporation headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan that specializes in manufacturing compact automobiles and 4x4 vehicles, a full range of motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles , outboard marine engines, wheelchairs and a variety of other small internal combustion engines...
keicar platform, not the Mazda J platform:
- Mazda AZ-OffroadMazda AZ-OffroadThe Mazda AZ-Offroad is a mini SUV, a rebadged Suzuki Jimny. The AZ in the name refers to Autozam, Mazda's ill-fated small car marque. The AZ-Offroad was introduced in October, 1998 as a 1999 model. The engine is a turbocharged 660 cc DOHC Suzuki K6A. All wheel drive is standard and an...
JM
JC
The JC chassis was a totally new platform developed for the 90's & is unique to the JC COsmo. Its closest cousin is the HD-929 from 91-95. It was a major update from the previous HB platform used by the former 82-89 Mazda CosmoMazda Cosmo
There have been four generations of Mazda automobiles which went by the name of Cosmo, although they are not all particularly related. All were Grand tourers, with the first proving a successful launch for the Mazda Wankel engine and acting as a "halo" vehicle for the new Mazda brand...
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Applications:
- 1990–1995 Eunos Cosmo (coupeCoupéA coupé or coupe is a closed car body style , the precise definition of which varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, and over time...
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