Mazda 323F (CB) V6 [PREMIUM] 1993

[JR98]

"A sports saloon that sparkles among Japanese cars of the '90s."

"When speaking of Japan's sports sedans of the 1990s, one must not forget the Mazda 323F, which made its debut in 1993. Its tight compact body was nimble all on its own, and especially in the coupe, the short overhang gave it a very sharp handling characteristic.

The 323F was offered in a 5-door hatchback and a 4-door hard top sedan, but aside from the luggage space these two were identical. Even the coupe packaging was essentially a 5-door sedan.

The main engine model was the V6. Amazingly, packed horizontally in the front was a 2L DOHC V6 producing in excess of 140HP.

The greatest attraction of the 323F was in its advanced handling performance. While being comfortable to ride in as a passenger car, the suspension still allowed the car to be driven very fast. On winding roads, it would make you wonder "where's the understeer." It was an incredible suspension setup that would pull you even in tight corners.

The V6 engine of the 323F also matched this suspension well. Though the low end torque was slightly low, once you got it above 3000 rpm, it provided an ultra smooth power feel, and it was more fun to drive than many sports cars.

The fact that Mazda introduced this sports sedan of this quality in the 90's when Honda was dominating in compact sports models, is a notable fact to bear in mind."

Taken from Gran Turismo 6's description of the Standard car.

Specifications:
Body: 5 Door Hatchback
Drivetrain: Front Engine Front Wheel Drive
Engine: Mazda "KF-DE" 2.0 V6
Gearbox: 5 Speed Manual
Power: 146 BHP
Torque: 132 FT-LBS
Aspiration: Naturally Aspirated
Weight: 1260 KG

 

[JKgo]

...Voted. I still find these pootling around the local roads now and then. Unfortunately. most of them beyond salvage, thanks in no part to naff body kits and wheels combo their owners believe will enhance their macho street cred.

Oh, how wrong they are.

Anyways, it's a great looking thing when unsullied.

 

[JR98]

If they do make this a premium, I really hope they actually do a 323F and not just a rebranded Lantis Type R. Because that's what the GT6 323F is, in fact I think the model even has Lantis badging on the back.

The 323F in GT6 even has the performance of the L-Type R even though IRL the 323F, even in V6 form, has 20HP less.