RX-7 (1)

Mazda RX-7

The Mazda RX-7 is a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, rotary engine-powered sports car that was manufactured and marketed by Mazda from 1978 until 2002 across three generations, all of which made use of a compact, lightweight Wankel rotary engine.

The first generation of the RX-7, SA (early) and FB (late), was a two-seater 2 door hatchback coupé. It featured a 12A carbureted rotary engine as well as the option for a 13B with electronic fuel injection in later years.

The second generation of RX-7, known as the FC, was offered as a 2-seater coupé with a 2+2 option available in some markets, as well as in a convertible bodystyle. This was powered by the 13B rotary engine, offered in naturally aspirated or turbocharged forms.

The third generation of the RX-7, known as the FD, was offered a 2+2-seater coupé with a limited run of a 2-seater option. This featured a sequentially turbocharged 13B REW engine.

More than 800,000 were manufactured over its lifetime.

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General Data

Make
Mazda
Model
RX-7
Model Code
FB
Production / Sales Year(s)
1981 - 1986
Country of origin
Japan

Body work and dimensions

Body type
Coupe
Doors
2
Number of seats
4
Length CM
432
Length in
170.08
Width CM
167
Width in
65.75
Height CM
126
Height in
49.61
Wheelbase CM
242
Wheelbase in
95.28
Curb Weight KG (EU)
1045
Curb Weight LBS (EU)
2304

Engine

Engine Type
Wankel
Cylinders
2
Engine Displacement (cc)
1146
Engine Displacement (cui)
70
Engine (l)
1.3
Engine HP
114
Engine PS
116
Engine KW
85
@RPM
6000
Engine Max Torque (NM)
152
Engine Max Torque (Lb-Ft)
112
Engine Max Torque (kgf-m)
15.50
Engine Max Torque RPM
4000
Fueltype
Gasoline
Unless noted otherwise, DIN rated horsepower and torque is given.

Transmission

Transmission Type
Manual
Number of gears
5

Chassis

Engine position
Front
Drive Train
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel Tank Capacity Liter
55

Performance (Factory Claim)

Top Speed Km/h
200
Top Speed MP/H
124
Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 0-62 Mph in sec.
8.8

Brakes and suspension

Front Brakes
Disk
Rear Brakes
Drum
Front Suspension
Coil Springs
Rear Suspension
Coil Springs
Standard Tire Size
185/70R13H

Credit Photography and text

Photography
Joop Stolze Classic Cars
Technical Specifications
Archive Superclassics
Text Source
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Last modified
04/04/2023

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