e the other 323 models. ‘tf

THE ADDITION of a spor-
ty GT. four-door sedan and
three-door GTX Hatchback,
with fulltime four . wheel
drive, highlight the .changes
to the Mazda 323. line for
1988.

These new models join the cur-
rent 323 lineup of three-door and
five-door hatchback, four-door
sedan and five-door, wagon
models, all of which feature a
completely redesigned front end
for a-sleek, sporty appearance. All
323 models for 1988 include an ef-

ficient, . fucl-injected  1.6-litre
engine, aerodynamic styling,
sophisticated suspension design

and comfortable, versatile interi-
ors.

The Mazda 323 GT Sedan sports
a new [6-valve, turbocharged, in-
tercooled version of the 1.6-Htre
four-cylinder powerplant found in
MS: potent

engine produces 132 horspower at

6000 rpm. o.
Inside the 323 GT) special inte- ¢
rior trim continues the sporty
theme and the front seat. offer a
fine-adjustmen mechani. Out-
wardly, the 323 ares. 4s

inch alloy wheels with

performance tires, ‘giv ing she car 3;

more aggressive stance,”

The three-door. hatchback GTX -

features the. same 132 horsepower
1.6 <Htre DOHC lovee, tur-
bocharged < engine.‘ counied . to

fulltime’ four

wheel ¢ » The.

fulltime 4WD system with its cen-
tre differential, which also utilizes
an electric differential lock system,
provides superb driving perfor-
mance in all driving conditions.

The 323 GTX also sports many
features exclusive to this mode! in-
cluding Recaro type front seats,
special sport suspension, two-tone
paint treatment anda rear wing
spoiler.

The Mazda 323 GTX, available

NORTH Shore Mazda sales man-
ager Brendin Sherwin.

“in Canada for the first time, has

been successfully campaigned : in
many. international rallies in: both

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‘satile’ cargo

"REDESIGNED SLEEK APPEARANCE
Mazda offers spo

Europe and North America and
amongst the impressive list of vic-
tories was the outright winner of
the Swedish Rally earlier this year.
Many Canadian rally . enthusiasts
have long awaited such a produc-
tion car which gives a whole new
dimension to the Mazda 323’s per-
formance image.

The Mazda 323 Hatchback is

, available in either Base, DX or LX
_models and offers a practical yet |
sporty styling with a roomy and

versatile four-passenger « interior.
The four-door 323 sedan is a sty-
lish package that combines conve-
nience and comfort and is offered
in four models — Base, DX, LX
and the new GT.

For buyers with a need for ver-

wagon features a flat cargo floor,
large rear liftgate’ and a. full-
folding 60/40 split rear seat (on the
LX model). It is available'in base
and LX models. :

Since its introduction, the 323
series has received praise from the
automotive press for its perfor-
mance, balance and «solid road
feel. The stiffness. of the 323°s
body shell, the result of extensive
computer-aided design and rigor-
ous testing, is the primary reason
for its solid feel and tack of noise
and vibrations. :

Farther reductions in wind noise
are the result of the aerodynamic
details of the 323) models, in-
cluding flush “headlamps, . in-
tegrated bumpers and flush rain
gutters,

capacity, the, 323,

23 ~ Friday, July 1, 1988 ~ North Shore News

THE VOICE OF NORTH AND WEST VANCOUVER

SUNDAY + WEDNESDAY + FHIDAY

1988 MAZDA 323 SEDAN

new

The 1.6 litre B-type :four-
cylinder engine is designed special-
ly. for use in the 323. In the nor-
mally-aspirated models, this
multi-port. fuel-injected. engine
delivers 82 horsepower at 5,000

model

valve lash adjusters for quieter
operation. and. to eliminate the
need for valve adjustment.

For 1988, anew four-speed
overdrive automatic transmission

with lockup’ torque converter is

3 hasta
Photo subniltied

THE 1988 - Mazda 323 hatchback. features analog gauges, easy-to-use

controls, full carpeting und a rear window defroster,

rpm. and -92: tt.-Ibs. of torque jai

2,500 rpm,
The - 1l6-valve,

Sedan produces 132 horsepower a!
6,000 rpm and 136 ft.-lbs, of tor-
que at 3,000 rpm. Both versions of
the. 1.6 litre, engine use’ hydraulic

‘DOHC, ture
bocharged and intercooled version’
of this engine used in. the new, GT

available in all 323 models except
. the GT Sedan.’ This transmission is
hydraulically- controlled | for
smooth operation and optiavam
gear selection.

The lockup torque converter.is a
Plate-type system for -improved
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