Used MAZDA RX-7 for sale

The "RX-7," born in March 1978 from Mazda, is a domestic sports car. At the time in Japan, it was called the "Savanna RX-7." A key feature of the RX-7 is undoubtedly its rotary engine. This rotary engine is said to be the only one in the world that Mazda successfully mass-produced. Compared to a typical reciprocating engine, it is overwhelmingly lighter and smaller. This enabled a "front-midship" packaging, placing the engine near the center of the vehicle despite being in the front, achieving an ideal balance. The first-generation RX-7 showed remarkable success in motorsports, achieving a class victory in its debut at the 1979 Daytona 24 Hours race in America. Competing against rivals like the Nissan Fairlady 240Z and Porsche 911, it achieved numerous good results in America. It also participated in rallies in America and Japan, achieving top rankings. Having established a solid position not only in Japan but also in America, the RX-7 underwent a full model change in October 1985, giving birth to the second generation. The engine changed from the conventional 12A type to the newly developed 13B type, but the front-midship philosophy of the first generation was inherited. Its driving performance was further polished, becoming even more sports-oriented. The third-generation RX-7 was born in December 1991. This generation saw thorough weight reduction, such as making the 4-wheel double wishbone suspension all-aluminum and adopting Mazda's unique "Monocoque Space Frame" structure. Additionally, the rotary engine evolved significantly, improving performance by 50 horsepower to 255 horsepower. The design of the third generation, which achieved high driving performance, consisted of delicate curved surfaces, possessing captivating beauty. Three grades were set for this generation: "S," "X," and "R." Among them, the "R" grade, particularly focused on driving, was enhanced for sharp acceleration, and its suspension setting was a unique reinforced specification emphasizing handling stability. Although nearly 20 years have passed since production ended in 2002, the popularity of the RX-7, the world's only rotary engine-equipped pure sports coupe, has not waned. It still boasts high popularity in the used car market, with many examples priced higher than their original purchase price. The information in this description is current as of July 2021.