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Savanna RX-3 12A GT
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Savanna RX-3 12A GT

S102A/S124A · 1972–1978RWD

Sporting GT version of the Savanna RX-3, fitted with the 12A twin-rotor Wankel of about 120 hp. This coupe was the racing weapon that ended the Skyline GT-R's win streak on Japanese circuits.

118 hpPower
1972-1978Year
Engineering passport

Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Engine12A 2-rotor 1.1L
Displacement1.1 L
FuelPetrol
Transmission5-speed Manual
DrivetrainRWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power118 hp
Torque152 Nm
Weight884 kg

STORY

The RX-3 (Savanna in Japan) was a compact rotary-powered coupe, sedan and wagon sold from 1971 to 1978. Powered by 10A and later 12A Wankel engines, it became a giant-killing touring-car racer, famously ending the Nissan Skyline GT-R's long winning streak in Japanese saloon racing.

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