Mazda 929
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1973
First generation
Also called
Mazda Luce
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Body style(s)
2-door coupe
4-door sedan
5-door station wagon
Engine(s)
1.8 L 1800 I4
2.0 L F/MA I4
2.2 L I4 Diesel
1.3 L 13B
Wheelbase
2510 mm (98.8 in)
Length
4404 mm (173.4 in)
Width
1666 mm (65.6 in)
Height
1095 kg (2414 lb)
Related
Mazda RX-4
The first Mazda 929 was introduced in 1973 to replace the piston-powered Mazda Luce, which had become the rotary RX-4. It was a large (for Japan) coupe, sedan, and station wagon powered by a 1.8 L (1769 cc) inline-4 Mazda 1800 engine. Output was 94 hp (69 kW) and 101 Nm (137 Nm).
The Luce was updated in 1975 with an optional 2.0 L (1970 cc) engine which produced 103 hp (76 kW) and 123 Nm (167 Nm) from a 2 barrel carburetor. Another option was the 13B rotary engine, producing 127 hp (93 kW) and 138 Nm (188 Nm). A more efficient 2.0 L I4, producing 90 hp (66 kW) with a single-barrel carb, was added in 1977. The final addition was a 2.2 L Diesel engine for 1980. Its output was 66 hp (49 kW) and 104 Nm (142 Nm). The 929 was replaced after 1979 by the next generation Luce/929.
Engines:
1973-1980 1.8 L (1769 cc) 1800 I4, 2 barrel, 94 hp (69 kW)/101 ftlbf (137 Nm)
1975- 2.0 L (1970 cc) F/MA I4, 2 barrel, 103 hp (76 kW)/123 ftlbf (167 Nm)
1977-1980 2.0 L F/MA (1970 cc) I4, 1 barrel, 90 hp (66 kW)
1980-1981 2.2 L Diesel, 66 hp (49 kW)/104 ftlbf (142 Nm)
1975-1981 1.3 L 13B, 127 hp (93 kW)/138 ftlbf (188 Nm)
1981
Second generation
Also called
Mazda Luce
Production
19811986
Body style(s)
2-door coupe
4-door sedan
Platform
Mazda HB platform
Engine(s)
2.0 L F/MA I4
2.0 L FE I4
Related
Mazda Cosmo
The next generation 929 was introduced in 1981, remaining an export version of the Mazda Luce. It was a large front-engine rear-wheel drive sedan or estate car on the new HB platform with the Mazda Cosmo. This version was introduced in 1982 in some markets and produced until 1986, though Japan got a new Luce a year earlier.
In Europe the 929 was badged 2000 or 2000E (E denoting “estate car”). The turbo version was never offered in Europe, neither was the saloon (although parts of Europe bordering on Eastern Europe and the Middle East received the saloon version. Cyprus got both the sedan and estate car versions.
Engines:
1981-1986 2.0 L (1970 cc) F/MA I4, 1 barrel, 90 hp (66 kW)/118 ftlbf (160 Nm)
1981-1986 2.0 L (1998 cc) FE I4, 2 barrel, 101 hp (74 kW)/115 ftlbf (156 Nm)
1981-1986 2.0 L (1998 cc) FE I4, FI, 118 hp (87 kW)/126 ftlbf (171 Nm)
1986-1987 2.0 L (1998 cc) FET I4, FI, turbo, 120 hp (89 kW)/150 ftlbf (203 Nm)
1986
Third generation
Also called
Mazda Luce
Production
19861991
Body style(s)
4-door sedan
Platform
Mazda HC platform
Engine(s)
2.0 L FE I4
2.2 L F2 I4
2.0 L JF V6
3.0 L JE V6
Transmission(s)
4-speed automatic
5-speed manual
Wheelbase
106.7 in (2710 mm)
Length
1988-89: 193.1 in (4905 mm)
1990-91: 194.1 in (4930 mm)
Width
1988-89: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
1990-91: 67.9 in (1725 mm)
Height
54.5 in (1384 mm)
Fuel capacity
18.5 US gal (70 L; 15 imp gal)
The 929 was updated in 1986 (1987 in some markets) with the HC platform and a 3.0 Liter V6 engine. The car was produced through 1991, again lagging behind its Japan-market twin, the Mazda Luce, by one year. The 929 began U.S. and Canadian sales in 1988; the only engine option was the 3.0 Liter V6. After 1990, when Chrysler dropped its Fifth Avenue and Dodge Diplomat (both of which had Chrysler Slant-6 engines) it would exclusively rival the Toyota Cressida until Toyota dropped the car after 1992.
The Canadian 929 came with a ‘Winter Package’ option and included heated seats, a higher grade alternator, winter tires and non-recessed windshield wipers. A five-speed manual gearbox was an option, but most North American 929s were two-mode (’power’ and ‘economy’) electronic 4-speed automatics. Top speed was 121mph. A 0-60mph time of 9.2 seconds was recorded using the manual gearbox; the automatics were somewhat slower at 10 seconds.
The HC platform came out in two variations during its five year span that had identical engines and interior but with two distinct body shapes; a pillared four-door sedan as well as a slightly larger pillarless four-door Hardtop. While the pillared model was common in all countries that allowed the importation of the 929 (including the US and Canada), the pillarless model was predominantly seen in the Russian, Asian, and Australian markets.
The Luce Royal Classic (and lesser-spec Limited) was more expensive than its 929 counterpart, featuring greater technical innovation both were pillarless hardtops. The Royal Classic could be factory fitted with a 13B Rotary or a 2.0 Litre V6 turbo engine, electric leather seats, digital speedometer, a cool-box for canned beverages, prominent emblems, electronically adjustable suspension and power options throughout.
The first 3.0 Litre V6 engine seen in the 1986-1989 929 was a Single Overhead Cam type with 18 valves. When Mazda released the higher-spec 929S model for the 1990-1991 period, the engine was upgraded to a Double Overhead Cam type with 24 valves, slightly increasing fuel economy, performance and reliability. Also in the revised edition came the presence of an anti-lock braking system, ventilated rear disc brakes and a few inconspicuous changes to the exterior. The standard 18 valve SOHC remained in the base model 929.
Engines:
1986-1990 2.0 L (1998 cc) FE I4, FI, 116 hp (85 kW)/121 ftlbf (164 Nm)
1986-1990 2.2 L (2184 cc) F2 I4, 1 barrel, 115 hp (85 kW)/129 ftlbf (175 Nm)
1986-1990 2.2 L (2184 cc) F2 I4, FI, 127 hp (93 kW)/141 ftlbf (192 Nm)
2.0 L JFT V6
1986-1991 3.0 L (2954 cc) JE V6, FI, 158 hp (121 kW)/182 ftlbf (247 Nm)
3.0 L JE V6, FI, 190 hp, 191 lb-ft
1990
Fourth generation
Also called
Mazda Luce
Mazda 929 Serenia
Mazda Sentia
Production
19911996
Body style(s)
4-door sedan
Platform
Mazda HD platform
Engine(s)
2.5 L J5 V6
3.0 L JE V6
3.0 L JE-ZE V6
Transmission(s)
4-speed automatic
Wheelbase
112.2 in (2850 mm)
Length
193.7 in (4920 mm)
Width
70.7 in (1796 mm)
Height
54.9 in (1394 mm)
Fuel capacity
18.5 US gal (70 L; 15 imp gal)
Related
Efini MS-9
Designer
Dori Regev
1992 Mazda 929 Serenia (Canada). Note this was the only car to carry the Mazda “Diamond” badge from 1992, only for the updated “Diamond” badge (a smoothered out version) to appear on all 1993 models.
The HD generation of the 929 appeared in 1990. It remained a roomy rear wheel drive vehicle with V6 power. It was sold as the Efini MS-9 under Mazda’s ill-fated diversification plan. There was no longer a Luce rotary version, and the Cosmo got a new platform as well. A new model, the Sentia, appeared on the same platform. In Canada, the car was known as the 929 Serenia.
The Sentia continued for one more generation, but importation of the 929 to North America stopped in 1995 with the front-wheel drive Mazda Millenia remaining at the top of the company’s lineup. The 929 was withdrawn from North America was due to a lack of competition, since the Toyota Cressida ended production in 1992. For North America, it was the last remaining mainstream rear-wheel drive sedan with a V6 engine until the Chrysler 300 was unveiled in 2005.
In addition, the Mazda 929 was the last remaining mid-size rear-wheel drive sedan for North America.
During the early 1990s Mazda had considered introducing its own luxury brand, Amati, to compete with Lexus, Infiniti and Acura but later withdrew their plans. The 929 was replaced by the Mazda Millenia as the flagship sedan.
Engines:
2.5 L J5 V6
3.0 L (2954 cc) JE V6, SOHC, 160 hp (118 kW)/180 ftlbf (245 Nm)
3.0 L (2954 cc) JE26 V6, DOHC, 205 hp (151 kW)/200 ftlbf (272 Nm)
1996
Fifth generation
Also called
Mazda Sentia
Production
19961997
Body style(s)
4-door sedan
Platform
Mazda HE platform
Engine(s)
3.0 L JE-ZE V6
Transmission(s)
4-speed automatic
Wheelbase
112.2 in (2850 mm)
Length
193.7 in (4920 mm)
Width
70.7 in (1796 mm)
Height
54.9 in (1394 mm)
Fuel capacity
18.5 US gal (70 L; 15 imp gal)
Related
Efini MS-9
Designer
Dori Regev
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