Mazda RX7 For Sale
Arguably the most popular rotary-engined car on the planet, the Mazda RX7 has a colorful history behind it. There have been three generations of the RX7 before the RX8 took over. All RX7s are two-door sports cars with pop-up headlamps. The first and third generations were only produced as coupes, while a convertible was also available during the second generation. All three generations were offered with standard manual gearboxes, as well as optional automatic transmissions.
The story begins in 1978, when the first generation debuted. It featured a 1.2L twin-rotor engine that was initially carbureted. It would receive fuel injection and a turbocharger later on. Produced over three series, the most powerful variants made 165 horsepower. Thanks to the engine’s smooth nature, it was easy to over-rev it. That’s why a warning buzzer would sound at 7,000rpm.
The second generation debuted in 1985 and brought signature crisp-edged Eighties styling to the table. It also offered a convertible variant. Upmarket models brought luxury features to the cabin, and the twin-rotor engine now made 215 horsepower in turbocharged guise. A new Auto Adjusting Suspension (AAS) debuted on some trims, and offered a form of variable damping.
The third generation is the one most of us fondly remember. Running between 1993 and 2002, it was the most powerful as well. The 1.3L twin rotor engine now had twin turbochargers and could make up to 276 horsepower. Aftermarket tuners could extract so much more. There were higher-performance trims, such as the Type RS, Type RZ and Spirit R, which included Bilstein damping, special gearing, and a performance-tuned ABS braking system.
The Mazda RX7 was succeeded by the RX8 in 2003, which retained the turbocharged twin-rotor engine, but wrapped it in a more family-friendly body that included two small rear doors behind the main ones on either side.
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