1988 Mazda 323

GTX Hatchback

1.6L 4 Cylinder Gasoline Fuel Turbocharged

Manual

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Gasoline

Rare 1988' 323 GTX. Only 141k. Third owner. FULL records. Full Time 4WD. Only 1243 produced for the US market, and few are so corrosion free. Car is from Washington state and has seen little Maine winter use. Interior is mint with no rips or broken plastic. All lights, mirrors, etc work perfectly. Manual windows, huge moonroof, no AC. Upgraded with $1300 Hotbits coilovers. Mazda competition strut mounts all around. Rebuilt 2.5" exhaust by professional shop. Upgraded Reich ecu allows for 16lbs of boost. I routinely get 25 mpg. Will include lightweight 15" wheels if auction hits $2500, otherwise comes with stock 14" wheels with new 185/65/14 tires. Please see the following links for more info: http://www.roadraceengineering.com/323BuyersGuide.htm http://thegarageblog.com/garage/forgotten-sporty-cars-mazda-323-gtx/ 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false What would we do without rally cars? To be considered a production car for Group A rallying the FIA mandated that 5,000 road-going versions of that car had to be built. The 323 GTX, like most of the world's coolest cars, was built for production to homologate the all-wheel drive turbocharged 323 as a legal, production-based Group A rally car. The 323 GTX first appeared in Europe and Japan in 1986, but didn't make it to our shores until 1988,when Mazda was trying to bolster the image of their rather pedestrian 323. Over its two year run in the United States, only 1,243 were sold, making It difficult to find one now but not impossible. The GTX was powered by Mazda's B6T engine, the same power plant that later found its way into the Miata. In the GTX, though, it had the added benefit of a turbocharger and intercooler, boosting output to 132 hp. Power was put to the ground through all four wheels by a compact planetary differential with an on-dash switch that could lock the differential for loose surfaces. The modifications on this car; exhaust, filter, chip, and a boost bump increase raise output to 180 hp, a very comfortable power level for the street. That's another benefit of homologation cars, they tend to be artificially de-tuned in. their street form, allowing plenty of room for improvement. Needs: Car needs to have the motor resealed, leaks a bit of oil but does not burn any. For $300 you can swap in a Mercury Capri bottom end fixing this and adding 15% more power. Has typical 2'nd gear weak syncro's. Light body damage from a guy who signaled left and then turned right into me! I will include a replacement fender. The alternator needs replacing, it's been oil soaked and is not charging. I'm hoping this car goes to an enthusiast who will bring her back to full glory..it won't take much. I'm hoping this car goes to an enthusiast who will bring her back to full glory..it won't take much.