Mazda Cosmo Sport

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Engine

Twin-Rotor Wankel, 1.0

Power

110 hp

Torque

96 lb-ft

0 to 60

10.2 s

Top speed

115 mph

Transmission

Manual

Drivetrain

RWD

Curb weight

2,065 lb

Production

1,519 built

Designer

Mazda Design

The Cosmo Sport holds legendary status as the world's first production rotary-powered car, beating NSU's Ro 80 to market by months. This technological tour de force introduced Mazda's Wankel engine to the world, with the twin-rotor 10A producing a smooth 110 hp that felt more powerful than the numbers suggested. Only 1,519 examples were built during its five-year run, making it extraordinarily rare today. The flowing, almost spacecraft-like design perfectly captured the space-age optimism of the late 1960s. Beyond its historical significance, the Cosmo established Mazda's rotary expertise that would culminate in the RX-7 and racing dominance at Le Mans. Surviving examples are highly sought after in Japan and increasingly recognized globally as a pivotal moment in automotive history. Values continue climbing as collectors appreciate its groundbreaking technology and stunning rarity.