Mazda announced the release of the Familia GT-R AWD 3 door hatchback in April, 1992. The Familia GT-R was developed specifically with the purpose of participating in the WRC, although Mazda announced the withdrawal from the WRC before introducing the Familia GT-R consequentially. The Familia GT-R is powered by an 1839cc L-4 DOHC turbocharged BP engine. The BP 1839cc engine performance has been improved to 210 horsepower and 25.5kg-m of torque by updating the turbine and intercooler and by employing the titanium con-rods. The AWD system offers 43 / 57 front to rear torque distribution. Also, the Familia GT-R adopts 15 inches disc brakes. The Famila GT-Ae is a competition base model (300 limited).

Main Equipment : Front spoiler with fog lamps, Front strut tower bar, Rear roof spoiler with high mounted stop lamp, 15-inches alloy wheels, 15-inches disc brakes, Air conditioning, Viscous LSD, ABS.