Mazda1996 RX-7 RS-R Specs

1996 (FD3S) Mazda RX-7 RS-R Specifications & Performance

1996, 1997 (FD3S)

Tech Specs Summary


1.3 L Rotary 2 Bi-Turbo

155 mph

5.1 seconds

261 BHP

26.6 mpg

2 Doors

2+2 Seats

122 L
kg
1,280 kg
Front Mid - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
155 mph
0-62 mph
5.1 seconds
0-60 mph
4.9 seconds
Power-to-Weight
204 BHP/Tonne
Power
261 BHP
Torque
217 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
26.6 mpg
Total Range
444 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.3 Litre
1,308 cc
Configuration
Rotary 2
Aspiration
Bi-Turbo
Peak Power
261 BHP @ 6,500 RPM
265 ps @ 6,500 RPM
Peak Torque
217 lb·ft @ 5,000 RPM
294 N·m @ 5,000 RPM
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Mid Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
Wankel (13B-REW)
Compression Ratio
9:1
Specific Output
200 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
131 BHP

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Front Tyre Size
235/45 ZR17
Rear Tyre Size
255/40 ZR17
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Vented Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Sports Coupé
Doors
2
Seats
2+2
Cargo Space
122 L
Turning Circle
10.2 m
Kerb Weight
1,280 kg
Length
4,280 mm
Width
1,760 mm
Height
1,230 mm
Wheelbase
2,425 mm
Front Track
1,460 mm
Rear Track
1,460 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

<= 1549cc
£230
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.7

Performance Rating3.7
Environment Rating1.7
Practicality Rating1.6

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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