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Mazda RX-7

1978 – 1985 Japan

Mazda built the RX-7 from 1978 to 1985. All 2 variants use petrol engines, from 105 to 116 hp. The lightest version weighs only 995 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox. Against its predecessor (1971 – 1978), peak power rose from 110 to 116 hp, and minimum weight went up by 111 kg.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
2.3L Rotary (SA)
2.3 L · 2 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 105 hp 9.6 s 185 Manual, 5 Speed
2.3L Rotary (FB) 5MT RWD (116 HP)
2.3 L · 2 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 116 hp 8.5 s 193 5-manual speed

Engine

Cylinders
R2
Displacement
2292 cm3 (140 ci)
Power
77 KW @ 6000 RPM105 HP @ 6000 RPM103 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
106 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM144 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
115 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
Manual, 5 Speed

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Dimensions

Length
168.7 in (4285 mm)
Width
65.9 in (1674 mm)
Height
50 in (1270 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.9/55.1 in (1,420/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase
95.3 in (2421 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.36

Weight

Unladen Weight
2259 lbs (1025 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
R2
Displacement
2292 cm3 (140 ci)
Power
85 KW @ 7000 RPM116 HP @ 7000 RPM114 BHP @ 7000 RPM
Torque
112 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM152 Nm @ 5000 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
120 mph (193 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-manual speed

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Dimensions

Length
169 in (4293 mm)
Width
65.9 in (1674 mm)
Height
50 in (1270 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.9/55.1 in (1,420/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase
95.3 in (2421 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight
2194 lbs (995 kg)
Length4,285 – 4,293 mm
Width1,674 mm
Height1,270 mm
Wheelbase2,421 mm
Curb weight995 – 1,025 kg
Torque144 – 152 Nm

Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.