Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 1 recorded run

Mazda RX-2 0–60 Times

The Mazda RX-2 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 1 recorded performance test sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and more.

The fastest tested Mazda RX-2 is the 1972 Mazda RX-2 Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 9.50 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 17.10 seconds at 80.5 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Mazda RX-2 is the 1972 Mazda RX-2 Coupe, which took 9.50 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.10 seconds at 80.5 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Mazda RX-2 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 9.50 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 17.10 seconds at 80.50 mph.

Fastest 0–60 9.50sec 1972 Coupe · stock
Average 0–60 9.50sec Across 1 run
Avg ¼ Mile 17.10sec @ 80.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 9.50sec 1972 Coupe
1972 Mazda RX-2

Across 1 verified run, the Mazda RX-2 ranges from 9.50 to 9.50 seconds 0–60, with a 9.50-second average.

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Mazda RX-2 0–60 Times by Generation

1 generation
Generation Years Avg 0–60 Fastest 0–60 Tests Notes
Capella Rotary Series 1970–1974 9.50s 9.50s — 1972 Coupe 1 The Capella Rotary Series generation (1970–1974) averaged 9.50 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1972 Coupe at 9.50 seconds. Output was 83 hp across 1.1L R2 configurations.
Capella Rotary Series 1970–1974
Avg 0–60 9.50s
Fastest 9.50s
Tests 1
1972 Coupe
The Capella Rotary Series generation (1970–1974) averaged 9.50 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1972 Coupe at 9.50 seconds. Output was 83 hp across 1.1L R2 configurations.
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Mazda RX-2 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

1 test · 1 year

1972 Mazda RX-2

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 9.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.10 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
1972 Mazda RX-2 Coupe
9.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.10s ¼ mi @ 80.5 mph
0–60 mph
9.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.10 sec
Trap Speed
80.5 mph
Engine
1.1L R2
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4M
Horsepower
83 hp
Torque
75 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,100 lbs
Power-to-Weight
25.3 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
15.3 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 1
1972 Mazda RX-2 Coupe

How we verify Mazda RX-2 performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Mazda RX-2 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Mazda RX-2 performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Mazda RX-2 on record is the 1972 Mazda RX-2 Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 9.50 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 17.10 seconds at 80.5 mph.
The slowest recorded Mazda RX-2 is the 1972 Mazda RX-2 Coupe, which takes 9.50 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.10 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 1 verified run, a Mazda RX-2 reaches 60 mph in 9.50 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 17.10 seconds at roughly 80.5 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Mazda RX-2 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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