In 1978, Mazda launched the RX-7 which would become the longest running model in the marques history. Produced from 1978 to 2002 in 8 different series, the car was won of the most popular sports cars and it became a seminal part of Mazda’s rotary history.
In Detail
| tags | SA22C |
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| type | Series Production Car |
| production years | 1979 – 1980 |
| built at | Japan |
| price $ | $ 6,995 |
| engine | 2-Rotor Wankel |
| displacement | 1146 cc / 69.9 in³ |
| bore | 70 mm / 2.76 in |
| compression | 9.4:1 |
| power | 74.6 kw / 100.0 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| specific output | 87.26 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 91.07 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 142.4 nm / 105.0 ft lbs @ 4000 rpm |
| body / frame | Unit Steel |
| driven wheels | Front Engine / RWD |
| front tires | 185/70HR-13 |
| rear tires | 185/70HR-13 |
| front brakes | F Vented Discs / R Finned Drums, Vacuum Assisted |
| front wheels | F 33.0 x 14.0 cm / 13.0 x 5.5 in |
| rear wheels | R 33.0 x 14.0 cm / 13.0 x 5.5 in |
| steering | Recirculating Ball |
| curb weight | 1098 kg / 2420 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2421 mm / 95.3 in |
| front track | 1420 mm / 55.9 in |
| rear track | 1400 mm / 55.1 in |
| length | 4285 mm / 168.7 in |
| width | 1674 mm / 65.9 in |
| height | 1260 mm / 49.6 in |
| transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | 3.67:1, 2.22:1, 1.43:1, 1.00:1, 0.83:1 |
| final drive | 3.91:1 |
| top speed | ~196.3 kph / 122.0 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~9.2 seconds |
| 0 – 100 mph | ~27.8 seconds |
| 0 – 1/4 mile | ~17.0 seconds |
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