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Mazda Cosmo HB

1981 – 1989 — Japan

The Mazda Cosmo is an iconic automobile that was produced by Mazda from 1967 to 1996. It served as a "halo" vehicle for the brand, successfully introducing the Mazda Wankel engine to the world. The Cosmo was designed to reflect Mazda's forward-thinking approach to technology and was named after the Space Race era to symbolize innovation and future advancements. The series L10A/L10B (1967–1972) marked the initial release of the Mazda Cosmo, also known as the 110S in export models. This first generation Cosmo was significant for being one of the earliest production cars to feature a 2-rotor Wankel engine, alongside the NSU Ro80. Key Points: 1. The Mazda Cosmo was produced by Mazda from 1967 to 1996 and served as a "halo" vehicle for the brand. 2. The Cosmo introduced the Mazda Wankel engine to the market and symbolized Mazda's focus on future technology. 3. The final generation of the Cosmo served as Mazda's flagship vehicle in Japan, where it was sold as the Eunos Cosmo under the luxury Eunos division. 4. The series L10A/L10B (1967–1972) was the first generation of the Cosmo and featured a 2-rotor Wankel engine, making it a pioneering vehicle in terms of engine technology alongside the NSU Ro80.