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RX-3 12A
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RX-3 12A

S124 · 1972–1978RWD

RX-3 fitted with the larger 12A twin-rotor Wankel, around 110 to 120 hp. The extra capacity gave the rear-drive coupe its giant-killing circuit pace.

118 hpPower
9.2 s0-100 km/h
190 km/hTop Speed
1972-1978Year
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RX-3 12A, every angle

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Engineering passport

Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Engine12A twin-rotor Wankel
Displacement1.2 L
Cylinders2
FuelPetrol
Transmission5-speed Manual
DrivetrainRWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power118 hp
Torque157 Nm
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed190 km/h
Weight945 kg
Dimensions & body
Height · 1345 mm
Length · 4065 mm
Wheelbase · 2310 mm
Width1595 mm
Doors2
Seats4

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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