Mazda Cronos GE8P 2.0i 16V 4WD (125 Hp)


Mazda Cronos:

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GE8P Overview:

Mazda Cronos (GE8P). With 173 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1260 kg, it’s quite light. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. The top speed reaches 192 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):2.0i 16V 4WD (125 Hp)
Start of production:1991
End of production:1996
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Seats:5
Doors:4
Engine:
Power:125 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre:62.8 Hp/l
Torque:173 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Engine displacement:1991
Number of cylinders:4
Engine configuration:Inline
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:83 mm mm
Piston Stroke:92 mm mm
Compression ratio:9:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:6.7 l/100 km
Maximum speed:192 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:10.1 kg/Hp, 99.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:7.3 kg/Nm, 137.3 Nm/tonne
Space:
Kerb Weight:1260
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:
Drive wheelAll wheel drive (4x4)
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 H
Wheel rims size5.5J x 14 ET 45
Front suspensionWishbone
Rear suspensionCoil spring

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