- Refined and free-revving V6 petrol engine
- High standard of fit and finish
- Engine lacks low-rev torque
Overview
Released in June 1996, the Mazda Eunos 500 was a mid-size, front-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Hiroshima, the Eunos 500 was powered by Mazda’s 2.0-litre V6 KF-ZE petrol engine – with double over head cams and four valves per cylinder – that was mated to either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission.
The Eunos 500 was 4545 mm long, 1700 mm wide, 1355 mm tall and had a 2610 mm long wheelbase. Furthermore, the Eunos 500 had independent front and rear suspension with MacPherson struts, coil springs and anti-roll bars.
The Eunos 500 was initially offered for sale in Australia in 1992 under Mazda’s Eunos brand before being incorporated into the Mazda range.
| Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eunos 500 | 2.0-litre petrol V6 | 5sp man., 4sp auto |
108 kW at 6000 rpm | 175 Nm at 5000 rpm |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for the Eunos 500 included a driver’s airbag and ABS.
Features
Standard features for the Eunos 500 included 15-inch alloy wheels, a five speaker sound system with a CD player, climate control air conditioning, cruise control, leather seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, central locking, power mirrors and power windows.
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