Autoknowtive
Mazda RX-7
Mazda built the RX-7 in 1978–2002. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 3 of them, from the 1984 Mazda RX-7 to the 1992 Mazda RX-7. Body styles here: Coupé. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 1978–2002
- Brand from
- Japan
- Body styles
- Coupé
- Sold new in
- North America, Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 3 cars
How it changed
Power went from 105 hp in the 1984 RX-7 to 276 hp in the 1992 RX-7. It got heavier along the way: 1,025 kg for the 1984 car, 1,300 kg for the 1992. The most powerful here is the 1992 Mazda RX-7 at 276 hp (206 kW), more than 59% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 1992 Mazda RX-7, in 5.7 s.
Every RX-7 in the catalog
1991 Mazda RX-7 Convertible
The Mazda RX-7 is a sports car which was manufactured and marketed by Mazda from 1978 to 2002 across three generations. It has a front mid engine, rear-wheel-drive layout and uses a compact and lightweight Wankel rotary engine.
Text: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
1992 Mazda RX-7
The third and final Mazda RX-7 generation ("FD"), which brought the sports car up to date with a sleek, curvy design, arrived in 1992 was a genuine performance car.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 RX-7 | 105 hp (78 kW) | 106 lb-ft (144 Nm) | 9.6 s | 115 mph (185 km/h) | 1,025 kg (2,260 lb) | 2.3 L R2 | Rear Wheel Drive | Manual, 5 Speed | 17 mpg |
| 1991 RX-7 Convertible | 185 hp (138 kW) | 181 lb-ft (245 Nm) | 9.2 s | 143 mph (230 km/h) | 1,223 kg (2,696 lb) | 2.4 L R2 | Rear Wheel Drive | 5-Speed manual | 18 mpg |
| 1992 RX-7 | 276 hp (206 kW) | 218 lb-ft (296 Nm) | 5.7 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,300 kg (2,866 lb) | 2.6 L R2 | Rear Wheel Drive | 5-speed manual | 18 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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