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{{Infobox Automobile|name=Mazda Rotary Pickup|manufacturer=
Mazda [pickup truck-[1977|related=[Mazda B-SeriesFord Courier-->The
Rotary Pickup (
REPU) from Mazda was the world's first and only
Wankel engined pickup truck. It was sold from 1974 to
1977 and appears to have been available only in the
United States and Canada. Toyo Kogyo (Mazda) made trucks for
Ford Motor Company in the
Ford Courier as well as its own Mazda B-Series. These trucks shared many of the same parts, but the Rotary Engined Pickup (REPU) had a 4-port Mazda Wankel engine#13B 4-barrel carbureted engine, flared fenders, a different dash, front grille, and round taillights.
It is estimated that just over 15,000 total units were built. Most were made for the 1974 model year, due to the energy crisis putting a damper on sales, Mazda restamped many of the 1974 models with a prefix "S" designating it as a "1975" model. Approximately 700 units were built for the 1976 model year. Mazda invested in a moderate redesign for the 1977 model, updating electrical systems, adding an additional 4 in cab stretch for more comfort, and adding a 5-speed manual transmission with different differential gearing. However, after about 3,000 units, the REPU was discontinued due to poor sales.
Road & Track magazine was impressed with the "smooth, quiet power" and the "nice" interior. Price at the time was about US$3500, and observed fuel economy was 16.5 mpg.
Most of the trucks are found on the west coast of the US, and they continue to be sought out by enthusiasts.
Racing
Like many of the other Mazda rotary vehicles, the REPU was raced. Its most notable finish was an overall victory at the
1975 SCCA Mojave 24 Hour Rally at the hands of drivers
Malcolm Smith (motorcyclist) and Jack Sreenan.
See Also
References
- Mazda.com History of Rotary
- Club for Mazda REPU owners
- Road & Track magazine, July 1974
{{Infobox Automobile|name=Mazda Rotary Pickup|manufacturer=
Mazda [pickup truck-[1977|related=[Mazda B-SeriesFord Courier-->The
Rotary Pickup (
REPU) from
Mazda was the world's first and only
Wankel engined
pickup truck. It was sold from 1974 to 1977 and appears to have been available only in the
United States and
Canada. Toyo Kogyo (Mazda) made trucks for
Ford Motor Company in the
Ford Courier as well as its own
Mazda B-Series. These trucks shared many of the same parts, but the Rotary Engined Pickup (REPU) had a 4-port
Mazda Wankel engine#13B 4-barrel carbureted engine, flared fenders, a different dash, front grille, and round taillights.
It is estimated that just over 15,000 total units were built. Most were made for the 1974 model year, due to the energy crisis putting a damper on sales, Mazda restamped many of the 1974 models with a prefix "S" designating it as a "1975" model. Approximately 700 units were built for the 1976 model year. Mazda invested in a moderate redesign for the 1977 model, updating electrical systems, adding an additional 4 in cab stretch for more comfort, and adding a 5-speed manual transmission with different differential gearing. However, after about 3,000 units, the REPU was discontinued due to poor sales.
Road & Track magazine was impressed with the "smooth, quiet power" and the "nice" interior. Price at the time was about US$3500, and observed fuel economy was 16.5 mpg.
Most of the trucks are found on the west coast of the US, and they continue to be sought out by enthusiasts.
Racing
Like many of the other Mazda rotary vehicles, the REPU was raced. Its most notable finish was an overall victory at the 1975
SCCA Mojave 24 Hour Rally at the hands of drivers
Malcolm Smith (motorcyclist) and
Jack Sreenan.
See Also
References
- Mazda.com History of Rotary
- Club for Mazda REPU owners
- Road & Track magazine, July 1974
