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Mazda RX-7

1985 – 1992 Japan

Mazda built the RX-7 from 1985 to 1992. All 2 variants use petrol engines, from 147 to 185 hp. Every version has a manual gearbox. Against its predecessor (1978 – 1985), peak power rose from 116 to 185 hp, and minimum weight went up by 228 kg.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
2.4L 5MT RWD (147 HP)
2.4 L · 2 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 147 hp 9.2 s 209 5-Speed manual
2.4L 5MT RWD (185 HP)
2.4 L · 2 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 185 hp — 230 5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
R2
Displacement
2354 cm3 (144 ci)
Power
108 KW @ 6500 RPM147 HP @ 6500 RPM145 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque
135 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM183 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Dimensions

Length
168.9 in (4290 mm)
Width
66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height
48.8 in (1240 mm)
Front/rear Track
57/56.6 in (1,448/1,438 mm)
Wheelbase
95.6 in (2428 mm)
Cargo Volume
7.1 cuFT (201 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
2696 lbs (1223 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
R2
Displacement
2354 cm3 (144 ci)
Power
136 KW @ 6500 RPM185 HP @ 6500 RPM182 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque
181 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM245 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
143 mph (230 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Dimensions

Length
168.9 in (4290 mm)
Width
66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height
48.8 in (1240 mm)
Front/rear Track
57/56.6 in (1,448/1,438 mm)
Wheelbase
95.6 in (2428 mm)
Cargo Volume
7.1 cuFT (201 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3
Length4,290 mm
Width1,689 mm
Height1,240 mm
Wheelbase2,428 mm
Curb weight1,223 kg
Torque183 – 245 Nm

Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.