1985-1992 RX-7 OverviewMazda RX-7 Overview (1985 - 1992)
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Tech Specs Summary
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- 130 - 143 mph
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- 6.7 - 8.4 seconds
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- 148 - 197 hp
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- 19.3 - 19.6 mpg
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- 2,657 - 3,042 lbs
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- 3.7 ft3 (Coupé)
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- 3.7 ft3 (Convertible)
This generation of the Mazda RX-7 (FC) was produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mazda between 1985 - 1992. It's a front engined rear-wheel drive car and came as either a coupé or convertible. There are three power levels available from either a 1.3 L Rotary 2 gasoline engine or 1.3 L Rotary 2 Turbo gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and trailing-arm rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the RX-7 is the Mazda RX-7 which scores 2.5★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 197 hp and a power/weight ratio of 14.66 lb/hp it has a top speed of 143 mph and gets to 62 mph in 6.7 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Mazda RX-7 Turbo is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 1.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 372 miles and can store 3.7 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,102 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 2,646 lbs.