Optionally, a 4-speed automatic transmission could also be Nicknamed "The Japanese Porsche ", the second generation of the RX7 came on the market in and received constant upgrades until the car's retirement in Mazda had a long reputation and experience with rotary engines and decided to use it on the second generation of the RX7.
It was a similar engine as its predecessor but upgraded with new technologies, which made it Mazda opened a new chapter in its history when it introduced the first generation of the RX-7 in While it was not the first car fitted with a Wankel rotary engine, it was the first car Mazda produced to stir the international sports car market. This was in line with the previous Mazda MX-5 Miata restoration program that was initially announced in Home Mazda News.
Dec 18, at pm ET. By : Jacob Oliva. Gallery: Mazda RX-7 Evolution. Source: Mazda. Got a tip for us? These victories were often touted on RX-7s by stickers placed on the rear windows at the factory.
RX-7s even competed successfully in the World Rally Championship in the early s. Today, RX-7s continue to compete in amateur racing events around the globe, including spec racing series designed around the first-generation, 12A-powered cars. As you might expect, first- and second-generation cars are the easiest to find and they are also the least expensive to buy. Third-generation cars, more than the earlier cars, have become highly collectible, with the strongest auction prices. Because the RX-7 was sold as a relatively affordable sports car, many have been modified by owners, making in a challenge for purists to find a stock, unmolested RX If you do find a clean, low-miles, original RX-7 of any generation, it will almost certainly be worth a heavy premium.
Do be aware that rotary engines are generally not very fuel-efficient and do take specialized knowledge and equipment to repair, so be sure to have a capable mechanic local to you if you're not able to do your own maintenance.
While rotary engines are by nature simpler than conventional internal-combustion engines, with fewer moving parts, they do require oil to be mixed with gasoline in order to keep their internal seals lubricated, and this sometimes requires special care. Later turbocharged RX-7s can also be more maintenance-heavy than their earlier naturally aspirated brethren.
Sleek, functional and fast: An affordable two-seater for the enthusiast. RX-7 pricing is highly dependent on generation, condition and options. All RX-7s first sold in the U. Global RX-7s sold before are legal for importation under the federal year regulation, though not all states allow them to be registered to drive on the street.
Most RX-7s are not expensive, but you will pay a premium for those in excellent condition, and for third-generation examples, because they are quite rare relative to the previous generations.
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