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Mazda R360

1960 – 1966 — Japan

The Mazda R360 was a significant introduction by Mazda in 1960 as their first passenger car, designed as a compact kei car. This two-door, four-seat coupé had a wheelbase of 1,760 mm and a weight of 380 kg. It was powered by a rear-mounted air-cooled 356 cc V-twin engine that produced 16 PS of power and 22 N⋅m of torque, enabling the vehicle to reach a top speed of 84 km/h. The R360 was equipped with either a 4-speed manual or two-speed automatic transmission, providing drivers with flexibility in their driving experience. The suspension system of the Mazda R360 utilized rubber "springs" and torsion bars for both