Mazda Cosmo Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1981–1985) — First Generation
The first-generation Mazda Cosmo is a compact, rear-driven sedan from an era when light weight mattered more than outright power. Here is what its mechanical side offers a driver today.
Each Mazda Cosmo engine here runs on gasoline and sends power rearward through a manual gearbox, so the drivetrain stays simple and predictable. Selected examples include the modest 1.2 MT, suited to light town use, and the larger-displacement 1.8 MT, which gives easier highway pace. Other powertrain combinations existed beyond these two.