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Mazda RX-7

1992 – 2002 Japan

Mazda built the RX-7 for 10 years, from 1992 to 2002. Its petrol engines range from 237 to 276 hp across 3 variants. 0–100 km/h takes as little as 5.7 s. Top speed goes up to 250 km/h. Compared with the previous generation (1985 – 1992), peak power rose from 185 to 276 hp, and minimum weight went up by 77 kg.

Mazda RX-7
Body styleNot specified
Production1992 – 2002
Variants3
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power237 – 276 hp
0–100 km/h5.7 – 5.9 s
Top speed250 km/h
Fuel economy11.1 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

Similar cars

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
2.6L Rotary TT RWD (236 HP)
2.6 L · 2 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 237 hp 5.9 s 250 5-speed manual
2.6L Rotary TT RWD (255 HP)
2.6 L · 2 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 256 hp 5.7 s 250 5-speed manual
2.6L Rotary TT RWD (276 HP)
2.6 L · 2 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 276 hp 5.7 s 250 5-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
R2
Displacement
2616 cm3 (160 ci)
Power
174 KW @ 6500 RPM237 HP @ 6500 RPM233 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque
218 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM296 Nm @ 5000 RPM
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
5.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/50 R16Z

Dimensions

Length
169.1 in (4295 mm)
Width
68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height
48.4 in (1229 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.5/57.5 in (1,461/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase
95.5 in (2426 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume
5.7 cuFT (161 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.31

Weight

Unladen Weight
2866 lbs (1300 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3285 lbs (1490 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
14.7 mpg US (16 L/100Km)
Highway
30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Combined
21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
R2
Displacement
2616 cm3 (160 ci)
Power
188 KW @ 6500 RPM256 HP @ 6500 RPM252 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque
218 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM296 Nm @ 5000 RPM
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
5.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
255/50 ZR16

Dimensions

Length
169.1 in (4295 mm)
Width
68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height
48.4 in (1229 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.5/57.5 in (1,461/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase
95.5 in (2426 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume
5.7 cuFT (161 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.31

Weight

Unladen Weight
2866 lbs (1300 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3285 lbs (1490 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
14.7 mpg US (16 L/100Km)
Highway
30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Combined
21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
R2
Displacement
2616 cm3 (160 ci)
Power
203 KW @ 6500 RPM276 HP @ 6500 RPM272 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque
218 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM296 Nm @ 5000 RPM
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
5.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
255/50 ZR16

Dimensions

Length
169.1 in (4295 mm)
Width
68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height
48.4 in (1229 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.5/57.5 in (1,461/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase
95.5 in (2426 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume
5.7 cuFT (161 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.31

Weight

Unladen Weight
2866 lbs (1300 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3285 lbs (1490 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
14.7 mpg US (16 L/100Km)
Highway
30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Combined
21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/km
Length4,295 mm
Width1,750 mm
Height1,229 mm
Wheelbase2,426 mm
Curb weight1,300 kg
Torque296 Nm

Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.