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THE FACTS
Mazda RX-7
SA FB GSL-SE FC FC Turbo FC FC Turbo FD 1979-1980 1981-1985 1984-1985 1986-1988 1987-1988 1989-1992 1989-1992 1993-1995
ENGINE
Displacement 1146 cc 1146 cc 1308 cc 1308 cc 1308 cc 1308 cc 1308 cc 1308 cc
Rotor Width 70 mm 70 mm 80 mm 80 mm 80 mm 80 mm 80 mm 80 mm
Horsepower @ RPM 100 @ 6000 101 @ 6000 135 @ 6000 146 @ 6500 182 @ 6500 160 @ 7000 200 @ 6500 255 @ 6500
Torque @ RPM 105 lb ft/142 N-m 107 lb ft/145 N-m 133 lb ft/180 N-m 138 lb ft/187 N-m 183 lb ft/248 N-m 140 lb ft/190 N-m 196 lb ft/265 N-m 218 lb ft/295 N-m @ 4000 @ 4000 @ 2750 @ 3000 @ 3500 @ 4000 @ 3500 @ 5,000
Compression Ratio 9.4:1 9.4:1 9.4:1 9.4:1 8.5:1 9.7:1 9.0:1 9.0:1
Fuel Delivery Carburetor Carburetor Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Electronic Fuel Electronic Fuel Electronic Fuel Electronic Fuel Injection Injection Injection Injection Injection
TRANSMISSION
Manual 4-Speed/5-Speed 5-Speed 5-Speed 5-Speed 5-Speed 5-Speed 5-Speed 5-Speed
Automatic 3-Speed w/OD 3-Speed w/OD, N/A 4-Speed N/A 4-Speed N/A 4-Speed 4-Speed
Final Drive 3.9:1 3.9:1 4.08:1 4.1:1 (Manual), 4.1:1 4.1:1 (Manual), 4.1:1 4.1:1 (Manual), (Limited slip) 3.9:1 (Auto) 3.9:1 (Auto) 3.9:1 (Auto)
BODY
Construction Unibody Unibody Unibody Unibody Unibody Unibody Unibody Unibody
Overall Length 4285 mm/168.7 in 4293 mm/169 in 4293 mm/169 in 4290 mm/168.9 in 4290 mm/168.9 in 4315 mm/169.9 in 4315 mm/169.9 in 4280 mm/168.5 in
Overall Width 1674 mm/65.9 in 1674 mm/65.9 in 1674 mm/65.9 in 1689 mm/66.5 in 1689 mm/66.5 in 1690 mm/66.5 in 1690 mm/66.5 in 1750 mm/68.9 in
Overall Height 1270 mm/50.0 in 1270 mm/50.0 in 1270 mm/50.0 in 1240 mm/48.8 in 1240 mm/48.8 in 1265 mm/49.8 in 1265 mm/49.8 in 1229 mm/48.4 in
Wheelbase 2421 mm/95.3 in 2421 mm/95.3 in 2421 mm/95.3 in 2428 mm/95.6 in 2428 mm/95.6 in 2428 mm/95.6 in 2428 mm/95.6 in 2425 mm/95.5 in
Front Track 1420 mm/55.9 in 1420 mm/55.9 in 1420 mm/55.9 in 1448 mm/57 in 1448 mm/57.0 in 1450 mm/57.0 in 1450 mm/57 in 1461 mm/57.5 in
Rear Track 1400 mm/55.2 in 1400 mm/55.2 in 1400 mm/55.2 in 1438 mm/56.6 in 1438 mm/56.6 in 1440 mm/56.7 in 1440 mm/56.7 in 1461 mm/57.5 in
Fuel Tank 55 liters/14.5 62 liters/16.4 62 liters/16.4 70 liters/18.5 70 liters/18.5 70 liters/18.5 70 liters/18.5 76 liters/20 gallons gallons gallons gallons gallons gallons gallons gallons
Trunk Capacity 190 liters/6.7 cu ft 190 liters/6.7 cu ft 190 liters/6.7 cu ft 201 liters/7.1 cu ft 201 liters/7.1 cu ft 201 liters/7.1 cu ft 201 liters/7.1 cu ft 161 liters/5.7 cu ft
CHASSIS
Front Suspension Independent, with MacPherson
Independent, with MacPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
Independent, with MacPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
Independent, with MacPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
Independent, with MacPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
Independent, with MacPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
Independent, with MacPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
Independent, with double A-arms, coil springs telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
struts, coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension Solid axle, with coil springs, telescopic shocks, Watts link,
Solid axle, with coil springs, telescopic shocks, Watts link, anti-roll bar
Solid axle, with coil springs, telescopic shocks, Watts link, anti-roll bar
Independent, with trailing arms, coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
Independent, with trailing arms, coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
Independent, with trailing arms, coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
Independent, with trailing arms, coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
Independent, with double A-arms, coil springs telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
optional anti-roll
Front Brakes Disc, power assist Disc, power assist Disc, power assist Disc, power assist Disc, power assist Disc, power assist Disc, power assist Disc, power assist
Rear Brakes Drum, power assist Drum/Disc, power Disc, power assist Disc, power assist Disc, power assist Disc, power assist Disc, power assist Disc, power assist assist
TEST DATA
0-60 MPH 9.2 seconds 8.5 seconds 8.2 seconds 7.9 seconds 6.7 seconds 7.9 seconds 6.7 seconds 5.0 seconds
Top Speed 115 MPH 120 MPH 126 MPH 130 MPH 143 MPH 130 MPH 143 MPH 159 MPH
Fuel Consumption 22 MPG 22 MPG 22 MPG 21 MPG 16 MPG 21 MPG 16 MPG 21 MPG
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WAYNE’S TAKE
Mazda RX-7: Unique and interesting car that isn’t as collectible as it should be. The first generation was light and fun. The second generation isn’t as appealing to me. And the third generation was fun to drive but fragile. Lack of experienced
service outlets make well-maintained, original models hard to find.
AReliable in stock form provided regular maintenance
ÅUnique engine design needs specialist support; detailed
maintenance history critical ANXIETY INDEX: MEDIUM
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