For sale: 1989 GT-X Gen 5 (BF) Familia Mazda
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In this section of the guide we detail the three standard engine options available in the 1964 Daytona range, including specifications and standard finishes / paint colours applied. For clarity, the "R" type enhanced engines, and engine dress-up kits are covered separately in following section of this guide.
1. 170ci straight six
This engine was available on all Canadian built Daytonas, excluding the hardtop. The US therefore only received 6-cylinder Wagonaires, convertibles and Sedans from 1 January 1964, after production had moved to Hamilton, Ontario. All 1964 Daytonas built at South Bend were V8-powered.
2. 259ci V8
This was the base V8 engine package, available accross the Daytona range. The Studebaker 259 engine is identified by an engine number that starts with "V".
3. 289ci V8
This was the optional V8 engine, available accross the Daytona range. The Studebaker 289 engine is identified by an engine number that starts with "P".
Engine and component finishes / colours:
- The engine block, heads, sump pan, air cleaner, pulleys, power brake booster, power steering unit, electrical components (except alternator) were all finished in matte black.
- Valve covers and auto transmission dipstick handles were painted a pale yellow.
- Fan, oil dipstick handle and valve cover breather cap(s) (with STO decals) were painted orange.
- The AC compressor (if optioned) had a standard cast alloy metal finish.
Engine technical specifications:
| Engine | 170ci 6-cyl | 259ci V8 | 289ci V8 |
| Bore (inches) | 3.0 | 3.56 | 3.56 |
| Stroke (inches) | 4.0 | 3.25 | 3.62 |
| Compression ratio | 8.25:1 | 8.50:1 | 8.50:1 |
| HP @ RPM | 112 @ 4,500 | 180 @ 4,500 | 210 @ 4,500 |
| HP & RPM (optional 4bbl carby) | N/A | 195 @ 4,500 | 225 @ 4,500 |
| Standard Carburetor | Carter RBS or AS 1 bbl | Stromberg WW 2-bbl | Stromberg WW 2-bbl |
| Optional 4-bbl Caburetor | N/A | Carter AFB 4-bbl | Carter AFB 4-bbl |
Vehicle location
Australia , NSW , Sydney
This 89 model GTX Mazda Familia (import from Japan) was up for sale in late 2022. It was freshly imported from Japan. The car is permanent 4wd, imported in September 2022.
These were the more road going version of the GT-R - Mazda's Group A rally car. A very close competitor of the Pulsar GTiR among so many other great Group A cars of the early 1990s.
This particular example was asking $19,990 at the time. See the others on Classic Register, and if you have one, please share yours on the register.