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Generation 1, MA

Mazda Persona Sedan

10.1988 - 12.1991 · Japan

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Generation 1, MA

MA8P, MAEP

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Mazda Persona, Generation 1, MA, Japan market. This overview covers 16 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (10.1988 - 12.1991). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 16 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
5
Engine codes
F8, F8-DE, FE-DE
Engine displacement, cc
1789–1998
Drive layout
Front-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic 4, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm
2575
Ground clearance, mm
150
Fuel
Petrol Premium (AI-98), Petrol Regular (AI-92, AI-95)

Equipment and practical details

Mazda Persona · Generation 1, MA · Japan · 10.1988 - 12.1991. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

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Rear drum brakes
For a version with rear drum brakes, identify parts by body code and specification. Front disc brakes do not imply the same rear brake layout.

Specifications and technical details

16 versions

1.8 L, 97 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

F8 · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.8 Type ABase grade 10.1988 - 02.1990
1.8 Type BTop grade 10.1988 - 02.1990

1.8 L, 97 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

F8 · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.8 Type ABase grade 10.1988 - 02.1990
1.8 Type BTop grade 10.1988 - 02.1990

1.8 L, 115 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

F8-DE · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.8 Type ABase grade 03.1990 - 12.1991
1.8 Type BTop grade 03.1990 - 12.1991

1.8 L, 115 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

F8-DE · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

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1.8 Type ABase grade 03.1990 - 12.1991
1.8 Type BTop grade 03.1990 - 12.1991

2.0 L, 140 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

FE-DE · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.0 Type ABase grade 10.1988 - 02.1990
2.0 Type ABase grade 03.1990 - 12.1991
2.0 Type BTop grade 10.1988 - 02.1990
2.0 Type BTop grade 03.1990 - 12.1991

2.0 L, 140 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

FE-DE · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.0 Type ABase grade 10.1988 - 02.1990
2.0 Type ABase grade 03.1990 - 12.1991
2.0 Type BTop grade 10.1988 - 02.1990
2.0 Type BTop grade 03.1990 - 12.1991

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