323 1.5 (BD)

BD · 1980–1985FWD

The BD-generation 323 from 1980 marked the line's move to front-wheel drive, and this 1.5-liter four produced around 75 PS. It was a practical economy hatchback of the early 1980s.

74 hpPower

1980-1985Year

Gallery

323 1.5 (BD), every angle

Exterior

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Specifications

Powertrain

Engineering details

Engine1.5L E5 I4

Displacement1.5 L

Cylinders4

FuelPetrol

Transmission5-speed Manual

DrivetrainFWD

Power74 hp

Dimensions & body

Height · 1375 mm

Wheelbase · 2365 mm

Width1630 mm

Doors5

Seats5

STORY

The Mazda 323, known in Japan as the Familia, was Mazda's long-running compact offered as hatchback, sedan and wagon. It switched to front-wheel drive with the BD generation in 1980 and became a strong seller worldwide, with turbocharged four-wheel-drive versions homologating Mazda's works rally cars. It was replaced by the Mazda3 in 2003.

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