The Mazda RX-7 is a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, rotary engine-powered sports car, manufactured and marketed by Mazda from 1978 through 2002 across three generations, all of which incorporated use of a compact, lightweight Wankel rotary engine.

Dec 6, 2023 · Complete timeline of MAZDA RX-7 models and generations, with photos, specs reference and production years

Inspired by the Lotus Elan, a British two-door coupe famed for its rapier looks and deft performance, the first-generation RX-7, known by enthusiasts as the SA22C, cast the mold. The purest incarnation of the three generations.

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May 29, 2020 · Launched in 1993, the FD series RX-7 boasted elegantly organic styling from Tom Matano, more power than ever (255 hp) from a twin-turbocharged, twin-rotor 13B 1.3-liter rotary engine, and a...

4 days ago · For nearly 25 years, the Mazda RX-7 championed rotary power in sports cars. Here's the lowdown on all three generations, and what made them special.

Oct 10, 2024 · Weighing a little over a tonne, the first RX-7 has weight on its side, but even so, it doesn’t feel all that quick. 0-62mph takes around 9 seconds, and the top speed is 125mpg. The smooth...

Jun 4, 2020 · When the first-generation Mazda RX-7 was launched in 1978, the little Japanese two-seat sports car was something of a game-changer. Not only was it powered by an unconventional rotary engine, but...

The first-generation RX-7 (SA22 or FB chassis code) was a two-seat hardtopped sportscar with a glass liftback available between 1979 and 1985. Powered by the 12A two-rotor Wankel producing around 100hp, the lightweight sportscar proved to be quite popular for amateur motorsports.

Feb 8, 2024 · When the Mazda RX-7 debuted in 1978 as the first-generation sports car to feature the innovative Wankel rotary engine, it captured the automotive world’s attention and imagination.