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Mazda Familia Second generation (FA2)

Mazda Familia Second generation Technical details and specifications (FA2)

Production

1967 to 1973

Assembly

Japan: Hiroshima Assembly, Hiroshima

Class

Motor Car, Commercial vehicle

Body style

  • 2- or 4-door sedan
  • 2-door coupé
  • 2-3-5 door pickup/wagon/van

Layout

Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive

Engine

  • 982 cc 10A rotary
  • 985 cc PC I4 (MP3/SP3)
  • 987 cc PB I4 (BPC/BPB)
  • 1169 cc TB I4 (BTA, pre-facelift)
  • 1272 cc TC I4 (MT2/ST2)

Transmission

  • 4-speed manual transmission
  • 3-speed automatic transmission 

Wheelbase

2,260 mm (89.0 in)
2,340 or 2,465 mm (92.1 or 97.0 in) (pickup)

Length

3,700 mm (145.7 in) (wagon/van)
3,795–3,830 mm (149.4–150.8 in) (coupé/sedan)
3,845–4,160 mm (151.4–163.8 in) (pickup)

Width

1,480 mm (58.3 in)

Height

1,345 mm (53 in) (coupé)
1,390 mm (55 in) (sedan)
1,405 mm (55.3 in) (wagon/van)

Curb weight

740–865 kg (1,631–1,907 lb)

 

The 2nd generation Mazda Familia was introduced in 1967 and now sold worldwide also called the Familia Presto, Mazda 1200 and 1300.

History

By November 1967 the first model was changed. The design now based on more roundness, the trend of the times. Also, the triangular window was abolished. As Familia, the truck, which is the last truck model, was also remodelled at the same time, and the engine was unified to 1.0L as used in the previous generation sedans. In terms of marketing, with the launch of a low-priced model with minimal equipment called Original, adopted a full-choice system that allows customers to add the equipment they need and like, and prepared a large number of functional parts and accessories. Distribution of the car was weight: 53.8% to front axle, and 46.2% rear axle.This was also this car that now successfully entered the North American market under the name "Mazda 1000."

PERFORMANCE: 985CC

  • max power (DIN): 62 hp at 6.n rpm
  • max torque (DIN): 59 ib ft. kg m at 3,500 rpm
  • max engine rpm: 6.200
  • specific power: 62.9 hp l

PERFORMANCE: 987CC

  • engine capacity 60.23 cu in, 987 cu cm
  • max power (DIN) 58 hp at 6,000 rpm
  • max torque (DIN) 57 1b ft, 7.9 kg m at 3,500 rpm

February 1968 Van full model change, 1200 added to 4-door sedan The Van model was available with either three or five doors. By June 1968-Mazda's second rotary engine- equipped car, Rotary Coupe (R100) is released. The instrument panel is a T-shaped cockpit type. Later in September 1968 - The coupe model, which had been lost due to a model change, was revived. Equipped with a 1.2L engine. A larger 1169 cc straight-four engine version also came in February 1968. Now called the Mazda 1200" for export markets.

PERFORMANCE: 1200

  • Engine Capacity 71.33 cu in, 1,169 cu cm
  • Fuel Consumption 36.2 m/imp gal, 30.1 m/US gal, 7.8 1 X 100 km
  • Max Speed 90.1 mph, 145 km/h
  • max power (DIN): 68 hp at 6,000 rpm
  • max torque (DIN): 70 1b ft, 9.6 kg m at 3,000 rpm
  • max engine rpm: 6,000
  • specific power: 58.3 hp/l
  • power- weight ratio: 23.8 lb/hp, 10.8 kg/hp
  • acceleration: standing 1/4 mile 18.9 sec, 0—50 mph (0—80 km/h) 8.7 sec

July 1969 -Added rotary 4-door sedan SS and flat instrument panel with also a rotary coupe. October 1969 - Rotary TSS of T-type instrument panel was added to the sedan.

April 1970 the range received a facelift including the front grille.  Presto name now also used car with minor changes in the domestic Japanese market and added into the entire Familia range. It is replaced with a 1.0L new overhead camshaft 1.3-liter SOHC engine. In addition, the design of the instrument panel was renewed except for some rotary cars. By December 1970 there was added rotary coupe GS equipped with leather and radial tires, and 1300 GF with T-type instrument panel   Standard and Deluxe versions were available, with the Deluxe also offering five-doors. The Familia was exported as the "Mazda 1300"

September 1971 came the " Grand Familia ", a version of Savanna and an advanced version of Familia Presto. The Grand Familia was an intermediate existence between the Capella and the Familia, but later it was equipped with a Capella engine and became par with the Savannah.

February 1972 The sedan and coupé were updated in Japan and in the autumn of 1973 for export market with Minor changes. The front grill of the sedan, coupe, and van cars has been changed the pickup versions were also now available in a long-wheelbase came with 500 kg (1,100 lb) max load. The previously released coupe GF. Added Presto emblem to the front grille. The 1300 is now powered up to 87 horsepower.

September 1973 - Even after the sedan and coupe underwent a full model change, the front grille of the van and truck was changed, and the conventional model continued to be sold until January 1978. After February 1976, the standard installation of hubcaps was abolished in order to comply with the 1950 emission regulations and reduce manufacturing costs. The Familia Presto Van continued largely unchanged until 1978. An export version of the pickup was still produced in small numbers until the late 1990s as the Familia Super Cab.

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Technical

  •  Mazda Familia 2nd gen Technical details and specifications (1967-1973)

    ENGINE: 985CC-987CC
    front. 4 stroke
    cylinders: 4. in line:

    bore and stroke:985cc 2.76 x 2.52 in, 70 x 64 mm. bore and stroke 987cc 2.68 x 2.68 in, 68 x 68 mm
    engine capacity: 60.1 cu in. 985 cu cm
    compression ratio: 8.8
    cylinder block: cast iron
    cylinder head: light alloy
    crankshafts bearings: 5
    valves: 2 per cylinder. overhead, rockers
    camshafts: 1. overhead
    lubrication: rotary pump. full flow filter
    lubricating system capacity: 6-5 imp pt. 7.8 US pt. 3.7 1
    carburation: 1 Hitachi downdraught twin barrel carburettor
    fuel feed: mechanical pump
    cooling system: water

    ENGINE:1200
    front, 4 stroke
    cylinders: 4, in line
    bore and stroke: 2.76 x 2.99 in, 70 x 76 mm
    engine capacity: 71.33cu in, 1,169 cu cm
    compression ratio: 8.6
    cylinder block: light alloy
    cylinder head: light alloy
    crankshaft bearings: 5
    valves: 2 per cylinder, overhead, push rods and rockers
    camshafts: 1, side
    lubrication: eccentric pump, full flow filter
    lubricating system capacity: 5.30 imp pt, 6.34 US pt, 3 1
    carburation: 1 Hitachi-stromberg twin barrel carburettor
    fuel feed: mechanical pump
    cooling system: water

    TRANSMISSION
    driving wheels: rear
    clutch: single dry plate
    gearbox: mechanical; gears: 4 + reverse
    synchromesh gears: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th
    gearbox ratios: 1st 3.655, 2nd 2.185, 3rd 1.425, 4th I, rev 3.655
    final drive: hypoid bevel
    axle ratio: 4.111

    CHASSIS
    type integral
    front suspension: independent, wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar, telescopic dampers
    rear suspension: rigid axle, semi-elliptic leaf-springs, telescopic dampers.

    STEERING
    recirculating ball
    turns of steering wheel lock to lock: 3.72.
    turning circle (between walls) : 26.2 ft, 8 m

    BRAKES
    Drum front and rear total 79.38 sq in, 512 sq cm.

    ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
    voltage: 12 V
    battery: 35 Ah
    generator type: alternator, 280 W
    ignition distributor: Mitsubishi

    DIMENSIONS: BODY 4 door saloon/sedan
    Wheelbase 88.98 in, 2,260 mm
    front track: 47.25 in, 1,200 mm
    rear track: 46.85 in, 1,190 mm
    overall length: 149 in, 3,785 mm
    overall width: 58.27 in, 1,480 mm
    overall height: 54.72 in, 1,390 mm
    ground clearance: 6.30 in, 165 mm
    dry weight: 1,621 1b, 735 kg

    Code

    Range

    SPBs

    New Familia 1000 4 door ST, New Familia 1000 2 door ST 

    STAs

    New Familia 1200 4-door ST, New Familia 1200 2-door ST, Familia 1200 Coupe 

    STBs

    Familia Presto 1300 4-door ST, Familia Presto 1300 2-door ST, Familia Presto 1300 Coupe

    SPC

    Familia Presto 1000 4 door ST, Familia Presto 1000 2 door ST 

    M10A

    Familia Rotary Coupe, Familia Rotary SS 

    BPBV

    New Familia 1000 van 

    BTAV

    New Familia 1200 van 

    BTBVMore

    Familia Presto 1200 van 

    BPCV

    Familia Presto 1000 van 

    BPB55

    New Familia 1000 Truck 

    BTA65

    New Familia 1200 Truck (LWB)

    Engines (export power outputs, DIN):

    • 1968–1973 – 1.0 L (985 cc) PB I4, 50 hp (37 kW; 51 PS) / 56 lb ft (76 N⋅m)
    • 1968–1970 – 1.2 L (1169 cc) TB I4, 58 hp (43 kW; 59 PS) / 69 lb ft (94 N⋅m)
    • 1970–1973 – 1.3 L (1272 cc) TC I4, 2-barrel, 69 hp (51 kW; 70 PS) / 67 lb ft (91 N⋅m)
    • 1971, 1973 – 1.2 L (1169 cc) I4, 58 hp (43 kW; 59 PS) / 69 lb ft (94 N⋅m) (US)

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Service

  • Mazda Familia 2nd gen maintenance and Service Guide (1967-1973)

    fuel: 85-90 oct petrol
    engine sump oil 1200cc: 5.30 imp pt, 6.34 US pt, 3 1, SAE 20W (winter) 30W (summer), change every 4,000 miles, 6,400 km
    gearbox oil : 2.30 imp pt, 2.75 US pt, 1.3 1, SAE 90, change every 29,800 miles, 48,000 km
    final drive oil: 1.40 imp pt, 1.69 US pt, 0.8 1, SAE 90, change every 29,800 miles, 48,000 km
    cooling system capacity 1200cc: 7.22 imp pt, 8.67 US pt, 4.1 1. 1000cc: 10.4 imp pt. 12.5 US pt. 5.9 1.
    greasing: every 2 years, 9 points
    tappet clearances: inlet 0.010 in, 0.25 mm, exhaust 0.010 in, 0.25 mm
    valve timing: inlet opens 14° before tdc and closes 53° after bdc, exhaust opens 57° before bdc and closes 10° after tdc
    normal tyre pressure: front 17 psi, 1.2 atm, rear 20 psi, 1.4 atm.
    width of rims: 4"; tyres: 6.00 x 12
    fuel tank capacity: 8.8 imp gal, 10.5 US gal, 41 1.
    carrying capacity: 882 1b, 400 kg

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