Mazda Cronos GE8P 1.8i V6 24V (140 Hp)
Mazda Cronos:
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GE8P Overview:
Mazda Cronos (GE8P). With 157 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1170 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 195 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Efficiency-focused engine (125 hp), ideal for city commuting.
- • Balanced fuel consumption of 6.7 L/100 km for its class.
- • All-wheel drive for superior traction in all conditions.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
Cons:
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Mazda |
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| Model: | Cronos |
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| Generation: | GE8P |
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| Modification (Engine): | 1.8i V6 24V (140 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 1991 |
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| End of production: | 1996 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Sedan |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 4 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 140 Hp @ 7000 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 75.9 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 157 Nm @ 5500 rpm. |
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| Engine displacement: | 1845 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
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| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 75 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 69.6 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 9.2:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.6 l/100 km |
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| Maximum speed: | 195 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.4 kg/Hp, 119.7 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.5 kg/Nm, 134.2 Nm/tonne |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1170 |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4695 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1770 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1400 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2610 mm mm |
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| Front track: | 1500 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1500 mm |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 195/65 R14 89 S |
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| Wheel rims size | 5.5J x 14 ET 45 |
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| Front suspension | Wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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