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
Model:Cronos
Generation:GE8P
Modification (Engine):1.8i V6 24V (140 Hp)
Start of production:1991
End of production:1996
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Seats:5
Doors:4
Engine:
Power:140 Hp @ 7000 rpm.
Power per litre:75.9 Hp/l
Torque:157 Nm @ 5500 rpm.
Engine displacement:1845
Number of cylinders:6
Engine configuration:V-engine
Number of valves per cylinder:4
Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:DOHC
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:75 mm mm
Piston Stroke:69.6 mm mm
Compression ratio:9.2:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:6.6 l/100 km
Maximum speed:195 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:8.4 kg/Hp, 119.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:7.5 kg/Nm, 134.2 Nm/tonne
Space:
Kerb Weight:1170
Fuel tank capacity:60 l
Size:
Length:4695 mm mm
Width:1770 mm mm
Height:1400 mm mm
Wheelbase:2610 mm mm
Front track:1500 mm
Rear (Back) track:1500 mm
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears5
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringHydraulic Steering
Tires size195/65 R14 89 S
Wheel rims size5.5J x 14 ET 45
Front suspensionWishbone
Rear suspensionCoil spring

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