Mazda RX-7

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The Mazda RX-7 is a front-engine, rear-drive sports car manufactured and marketed by Mazda from 1978-2002 for three generations - all noted for using a lightweight and compact Wankel engine.

The first RX-7 (1978-1985) was offered as a two-passenger hatchback and as a 2 2 hatchback with an "occasional" rear seat in some markets.

The second generation (1985-1992) is offered in 2 2 hatchbacks as well as a convertible two-door body configuration.

The third generation RX-7 (1992-2002) (1993-1995 in the United States) is offered as a 2 2 hatchback and is recorded for twin-turbocharged sequential engines.

The RX-7 lists the Top Ten versions of Car and Driver five times and more than 800,000 produced during its lifetime.

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Generasi pertama (SA22C/FB)

Series 1 (1978-1980) is usually referred to as the "SA22C" of the alphanumeric first vehicle identification number. In Japan it was introduced in March 1978, replacing the Savanna RX-3, and merged with Mazda's only rotary rotary engine design product, the so-called Mazda Cosmo, a luxury two-door coupe, and the luxury Mazda Luce sedan.

The main designer at Mazda is Matasaburo Maeda, whose son, Ikuo, will continue to design Mazda2 and Mazda RX-8. The transition from Savanna to the appearance of a sports car reflects the products of other Japanese manufacturers. The advantage of the RX-7 is its minimal size and weight, and a compact rotary engine mounted on the back of the front axle, which helps balance front-to-back weight distribution, and provides a low center of gravity.

In Japan, sales are enhanced by the fact that the RX-7 complies with Japanese Government dimensions regulations, and Japanese buyers are not responsible for annual taxes for driving larger cars. The turntable has a financial advantage for Japanese consumers because the engine move remains below 1.5 liters, a significant determination when paying Japan's annual road tax which makes the liability affordable for most buyers while having more power than traditional inline engines.

In May 1980, Mazda released a limited production of a North American special model known as the Leathersport Model. This package is basically an enhanced GS model with additional LS badges on each of the B pillars, special stripes, and LS-only gold anodized wheels (with outer touch and wheel edges). All LS editions are fitted with LS leather-only full-only leather seats, leather-wrapped leather, leather-shifted buttons, removable sunroof, stereo AM/FM four-speaker LS radio with electric antenna (although listed as six stereo speakers , since two dual rear voice coil speakers are counted as four total speakers), electric side door mirrors, and other GS standard equipment. Two main options are also available; three-speed automatic transmission JATCO 3N71B and AC. Other GS options such as cassette tape deck, splash shield, soft pad armrest and other armrest can be added by the dealer. The LS model is only available in three different exterior colors: Aurora White, Brilliant Black, and Solar Gold. No official production records are known to exist or have been released. This series of RX-7 series has an open steel bumper and indentation plate mounted in a high curve, called by Werner Buhrer of Road & amp; Track the magazine "Baroque Depression."

Series 2 (1981-1983) has integrated plastic-coated bumpers, wide black rubber side body molds, wraparound taillights and updated engine control components. While overall a bit longer, the new model is lb1 lb (61 kg) lighter in federalized trim. The four-speed manual option was dropped for 1981 as well, while the gas tank grew larger and the dash was redesigned, including the shorter gear stick fitted closer to the driver. In 1983, a 130 mph speedometer came back for the RX-7. The GSL package provides optional four-wheel disc brakes, front ventilation (Australian model) and differential clip-type limited coupling (LSD). Known as "FB" in North America after the US Department of Transportation mandated a change of 13 Vehicle Identification Number. For various other markets around the world, the RX-7 1981-1985 retains the VIN 'SA22C' prefix. In the UK, the 1978-1980 series 1 car carries the SA code on the VIN vehicle but all the newer cars (1981-1983 series 2 & 1984-1985 series 3) carry the FB code and the first generation RX-7 is known as the "FB ". The plate plates look like Buhrer's "Style Impression".

In Europe, the FB is particularly noteworthy for having received increased power from 105 PS (77 kW) SA22; 1981 RX-7 now has 115 PS (85 kW) on tap. European car market also receives four-wheel disc brakes as standard.

Series 3 (1984-1985) features a newer lower front fascia. The North American model accepts different groups of instruments. The GSL package continues into this series, but Mazda introduces the GSL-SE sub-model. GSL-SE has a fuel injected 1.3Ã, L 13B RE-EGI that produces 135 hp (101 kW) and 180Ã, Nm (133 Âμb). GSL-SE has many options similar to GSL (clutch-type LSD rear and rear disc brakes), but larger brake rotors, allowing Mazda to use more common wheel nuts (versus bolts), and a new bolt pattern of 4x114.3 ( 4x4.5 ".) Also, they have increased the suspension with rigid springs and shocks.Eternal oil coolers are reintroduced, after being downgraded to the 1983 model for the controversial" bee-nest "water heat exchanger.

1984 RX-7 GSL has an estimated 29 miles of highway per gallon (8.11 liters per 100 km)/19 estimate of city miles per gallon (12.37 l/100 km). According to Mazda, the rotation engine, licensed by NSU-Wankel allows the RX-7 GSL to accelerate from 0 to 50 (80 km/h) in 6.3 seconds. Kelley Blue Book, in its January-February 1984 edition, notes that the 1981 RX-7 GSL retains 93.4% of the original sticker price.

In 1985 Mazda released RX-7 Finale in Australia. This is the last of the series and is issued in limited quantities. Finale displays the power options and a brass plaque that mentions the car's number and "Last of a legend" on the placard. The final has a special sticker and a dark section between the window & amp; hatch back.

Car handling and acceleration are recorded to be of high caliber for the day. This generation of RX-7 has a 4-link "4-link" shaft rear suspension with Watt connection, weight ratio 50/50, and weight below 2,500 pounds (1,100 kg). It was the lightest generation of the RX-7 ever produced. The 12A-powered model accelerates from 0-60 mph in 9.2 s, and changes 0.779 g (7.64 m/s ²) laterally on the skidpad. The 12A engine produces 100 hp (75 kW) at 6,000 rpm, enabling the car to reach speeds of over 120 miles per hour (190 km/h). Due to the smoothness attached to the Wankel's revolving engine, a bit of vibration or harshness is experienced at high engine speeds, so the bell is mounted to the tachometer to alert the driver when a 7000 rpm redo approaches.

The 12A engine has a long thin-shaped combustion chamber, having a large surface area in relation to its volume. Therefore, the combustion becomes cold, providing little nitrogen oxide. However, combustion is also incomplete, so there is a large amount of partially burned hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide. The muffler is hot enough for this combustion to proceed to the exhaust. Engine-driven pumps supply air into the exhaust to complete the combustion of these chemicals. This is done in the "thermal reactor" chamber where the exhaust manifold is usually in a conventional machine. Under certain conditions the pump injects air into the thermal reactor and at other times the air is pumped through the injector into the exhaust pit. This fresh air is required for a more efficient and cleaner air/fuel mixture.

Options and models vary from country to country. The interior measuring and styling layout in Series 3 was only changed for the North American version. In addition, North America is the only market that offers the first generation RX-7 with 13B fuel injected, GSL-SE model. The first-generation sales of the powerful RX-7, with a total of 474,565 first-generation cars being produced; 377,878 (nearly eighty percent) are sold in the United States alone. In 2004, Sports Car International named this seventh car on their Top Sports Cars list in the 1970s. In 1983, the RX-7 will appear on the Top Ten list of Car and Driver magazines for the first time in 20 years.

Savanna RX-7 Turbo

After the introduction of the first turbocharged rotary engine in Luce/Cosmo, the injected and non-intercooled 12A turbo engine was made available for the top-end models of the 3 RX-7 series in Japan. It was introduced in September 1983. Power is 165Ã, PS (121Ã, kW) JIS at 6,500 rpm. While peak power figures are only slightly higher than those used at Luce/Cosmo, the new "Turbo Turbo" is developed specifically to handle different flue gas characteristics of the rotary engine. The two rotor blades of the turbine are remade and made smaller, and the turbine has a speed twenty percent higher than the turbo intended for conventional engines. Savanna Turbo is short-lived, as the next generation of the RX-7 is very close.

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Second generation (FC)

Series 4 (1985-1988) is available with naturally aspirated 13B-VDEI fuel, generating 146 hp (108 kW) in North American specifications. The optional turbocharged model, (1985-1988) known as Turbo II in the American market, has 182 hp/185 PS (136 kW). Series 5 (1989-1992) featured improved styling and improved engine management, as well as lighter rotors and a 9.7: 1 higher compression ratio for naturally aspirated models, and 9.0: 1 for turbo models. The 5 Series FC is naturally aspirated to produce 160 hp (119 kW), while the 5 Turbo Series produces 200 bhp (203 PS, 149 kW) @ 6500 rpm and 265 N N m (195 lb. ft) @ 3500 rpm torque.

This remarkable and unique machine has a financial advantage for Japanese consumers as engine displacement remains below 1.5 liters, a significant determination when paying Japan's annual road taxes that make it affordable for most buyers while having more power than traditional inline engines. RX-7 in this case for Japanese owners offers performance comparable to other Japanese performance coupes, while lighter ones, with balanced chassis, and live performance, without the added cost of road tax liability.

The second generation RX-7 ("FC", VIN started JM1FC3 or JMZFC1), is still known as Mazda Savanna RX-7 in Japan, featuring new reminders that are completely reminiscent of the Porsche 924. Mazda stylist, by Chief Project Engineer Akio Uchiyama, focused on Porsche 924 for their inspiration in designing the FC because the new car was laid out primarily for the American market, where most of the first-generation RX-7 have been sold.

This strategy was chosen after Uchiyama and others in the design team spent time in the United States studying the previous RX-7 owners and other popular sports cars in the American market. Porsche 944 sold very well at the time and gave hints on what sports car enthusiasts might find interesting in the future of RX-7 styling and equipment.

While the SA22/FB is a purer sports car, the FC tends towards a softer sport-tourer trend of the day, sharing some similarities with the HB Cosmo series. Handling is much better, with a slight oversteer tendency than FB. The design of the rear is much better than the rear axle of FB life to a more modern, Independent Rear Suspension (rear axle). Steering is more precise, with rack and pinion steering replacing the old recirculating ball steering from FB. Disc brakes also become standard, with some models (S4: Sport, GXL, GTU, Turbo II, Convertible, S5: GXL, GTU, Turbo, Convertible) which offer four piston front brakes. The optional rear seats are in some FC RX-7 models, but are not commonly found in American Markets. Mazda also introduced the Dynamic Tracking Suspension System (DTSS) in the 2nd generation RX-7. The revised independent rear suspension incorporates a special leg control hub capable of introducing a limited passive steering level under load cornering. DTSS works by allowing a slight somersault in normal driving conditions but is induced slightly toe-in under a heavier cornering load of about 0.5 Gs or more; toe-out on the back allows for a more responsive rotation from the rear, but the toe-in allows for a more stable rear under heavier cornering. Mazda also introduced Auto Adjusting Suspension (AAS) in the 2nd generation RX-7. This system changes the damping characteristics according to road conditions and driving. This system replaces camber changes and provides anti-skid and anti-squat effects. Turbo 2 uses a turbo charger with twin scroll design. The smaller main room is engineered to cancel the turbo lag at low engine speeds. In the higher revolution the secondary chamber is opened, pumping 33% more power than its naturally aspirated counterpart. Turbo 2 also has an air-to-air intercooler that has a special intake on the hood. The intake is slightly offset towards the left side of the hood.

Though around £ 800 (363 kg) heavier and more isolated than its predecessor, FC continues to win awards from the press. The FC RX-7 is the Motor Trend ' Imported Cars of the Year for 1986, and Turbo II is in the Car and Driver magazine Top Ten Listings for both time in 1987.

In the Japanese market, only turbo engines are available; the natural-aspirated version is only allowed as an export. This can be attributed to insurance companies in many Western countries who penalize turbo cars (thereby limiting potential sales). Emphasis on companies that contain horsepower and placating insurance to make the RX-7 more affordable seems ironic in retrospect. Not long after the cessation of the second generation RX-7 in 1992, a direct horsepower "gun racing" took place between sports car manufacturers, with the higher and higher power levels required to meet buyer demand. This horse ride phenomenon emerges from the US CAFE standard that remains stable while the engine technology is advancing rapidly.

Mazda sold 86,000 RX-7 in the US alone in 1986, its first model year, with sales peaking in 1988.

Motors Australia Mazda released a limited run of 250 'Sports' model 4 Series RX-7; each without power steering, power windows or rear wipers in an effort to reduce the weight of the car. In Japan, there is a special limited release of FC called Infini with just 600 made for each year. Some special features recorded for all Infini series are: infini logo on the back, enhanced suspension, improved ECU, higher horsepower, lighter weight, 15-inch BBS aluminum alloy wheels, Infini logo steering wheel, aero bumper kit , bronze window glass, passenger side bar, aluminum hood with spoon, flare and stand. The car was regarded as the culmination of the RX-7 series (until the FD came out). Infini IV comes with other special items such as black bucket seats, 16-inch BBS wheels, Knee pads, and all other items mentioned earlier. There was a different year for Infini, who recorded the series. Series I was introduced in 1987, Series II was introduced in 1988, Series III was introduced in 1990, and Series IV was introduced in 1991. Series I and II come in White or Black, Series III comes in Green Forest only, and Series IV come in Green Forest or Noble Green. There is only a small difference between the series, the biggest changes coming from Series II to S4 (1985-1988) and Series III and IV being S5 (1989-1992).

Convertible

Mazda introduced a convertible version of the RX-7 in 1988 with a NA engine - introduced to the US market with an ad featuring actor James Garner, at the time featured in many Mazda television commercials.

The convertible features a removable rigid piece above the passenger and the back of a folding textile with a heated rear glass window. Operated power, lowering the top required to release two heads, lowering the top power, getting out of the car (or reaching to the right side hook), and folding the rigid parts manually. Mazda introduced with the first integral windblocker convertible, rigid panels that fold from the rear of passenger seats to block unwanted drafts from reaching passengers - thus extending the driving season for the car in open mode. This convertibility also features an optional mounted audio speaker in the headrest and a folded folding tonneau cover. The convertible assembly is appropriately engineered and manufactured, and falls into the body assembly ready as a complete unit - the first in convertible production.

Some car magazines at the time praised the convertible. Production ceased in 1991 after Mazda marketed a limited run of 500 samples for 1992 just for the domestic market. In Japan, the United Kingdom, and other regions outside the US, a turbocharged convertible version is available.

Warning 10th RX-7

Mazda introduced the 10th Anniversary RX-7 in 1988 as a limited production based on the RX-7 Turbo II. Production is limited to 1,500 models. The 10th Anniversary RX-7 has a white crystalline monochromatic paint (paint code UC) with matching side body prints, taillights, mirrors and 18-inch 7-inch alloy wheels. There are two "series" of the 10th Anniversary model, basically a production change made by VIN-split between the two. The most striking difference between this series can be found on the exterior - the previous "Series I" car has a black "Mazda" logo sticker on the front bumper cover, whereas most if not all "Series II" cars have no stickers. The Series II car also features a lower seat/slope feature not owned by a Series I car. Another distinctive exterior feature is the 10th Anniversary Badge badge shaped golden rotor on the front fender (yellow-gold on the II Series car). The special 10th Anniversary package feature is all black leather interior (code D7), which includes not only the seat but also insert door panel and MOMO leather wrapped steering wheel (with 10th Anniversary Edition embossed horn button) and MOMO shift leather button with boot integrated. All bronze exterior glass (specifically in North America only for 10th Anniversary), and a windshield equipped with a pinned secondary antenna are also found on some other selected models with enhanced stereo package. Other 10th Anniversary Items are the main light washers (the only RX-7 in the US market that gets this feature), glass damage detector added to factory alarm system, 10th Anniversary Edition with floormats logo, 10th Anniversary Edition embroidered protective front hood and accompanying the front end mask (or "bra"), and aluminum under the pan.

GTU (1989-1990)

In 1989, with the introduction of the FC RX-7 face-lift, and to commemorate the dominance of IMSA RX-7, Mazda introduced a limited model labeled GTU. Starting with the lightweight GTU base model, which comes with a manual window, no rear windshield, sunroof and A/C are dealer options, GTU adds items found on Turbo models such as four front brake pistons, rear ventilated rotor brakes, vehicle speed sensing power steering, one-piece front chin spoiler, closed-turbo seat model, leather wrapped steering wheel, 16 inch wheels, 205/55VR tires, and only 4,300 limited slipp-type limited-type KACU-only (all other LSD FCs are 4,100 ). This enables faster acceleration of 13B non-turbo. Mazda built 1100 GTUs in 1989, with the last 100 being branded as a 1990 model. There are 100 1990 GTUs made in 1990 that can be verified with a vin L GTU stamp inaugurated in 1989 is k then restored with L.

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Third generation (FD)

Third generation RX-7, FD (FD3S chassis code for Japan and JM1FD for North American VIN), featuring an updated body design. 13B-REW is the first mass-produced sequential twin-turbocharger system exported from Japan, boosting power to 255 PS (188 kW, 252 hp) in 1993 and finally 280 PS (206 kW, 276 hp) at the time. production ended in Japan in 2002.

In Japan, sales are affected by the incompatibility of this series with Japanese dimensional regulations and Japanese buyers pay annual taxes for non-compliant widths of cars. Because the RX-7 is now considered a top-class luxury sportscar due to its increased width dimensions, Mazda also offers two smaller sports cars, Eunos Roadster, and Eunos Presso hatchback.

The sequential twin turbocharged system, introduced in this series in 1992, is highly complex and developed with the help of Hitachi and was previously used on the exclusive-Japan Cosmo series (1990-1996 JC-series). This system uses two turbochargers, one to provide a boost at low RPM, 10 psi (0.7 bar) from a boost of 1800 rpm. The second turbocharger is activated in the upper half of the rpm range, during full throttle acceleration - at 4000 rpm to maintain 10 psi (0.7 bar) to redline. The turning process occurs at 4500 rpm, with a momentary slant in pressure of up to 8 psi (0.6 bar), and provides a semi-linear acceleration and a wide torque curve throughout the entire span of rotation under "normal operation".

Performance under driving the changeover process results in a significant increase in power and forcing technical drivers to adjust their driving style to anticipate and reduce over-steer during cornering. The stock turbo control system uses 4 solenoid controls, 4 actuators, both vacuum and pressure chamber, and several legs of established vacuum/pressure hose which are all susceptible to failure in part due to the complexity and high temperatures attached to the rotary engine.

Australia has a special high performance version of the RX-7 in 1995, named RX-7 SP . The model was developed to achieve homology for the race in the Australian GT Production Car Series and the 12 hour Eastern Wars production car race. The original 25 original series was made, and then 10 additional built by Mazda due to demand. The RX-7 SP produces 204 kW (274 hp) and 357 N m (263 lb? Ft) of torque, compared to 176 kW (236 hp) and 294 N? M (217 lb? Ft) of the standard version. Other changes include carbon fiber cones developed for race and rear spoiler, carbon fiber fuel tank 120 liters (compared to 76 Â ° C tanks in standard cars), 4.3: 1 rear differential ratio, 17-inch wheels, larger brake rotors and calipers. A "three times more efficient" intercooler, a new exhaust, and a modified ECU are also included. Weight is reduced significantly with the help of further carbon fiber usage including light bonnet and Recaro seats to reduce weight up to 1218 kg (from 1250 kg). It was a serious race car that matched their rivals Porsche 911 RS CS for the last year officially incorporated Mazda. The formula pays off when the RX-7 SP won 1995 Eastern Creek 12 Hours, giving Mazda a 12 hour trophy victory for the fourth year in a row. The winning car also climbed the podium at the international tarmac rally of Targa Tasmania a few months later. The next special version, Bathurst R , was released in 2001 to commemorate this, in Japan alone.

In Japan the production range of FD3S is categorized into 6 models: # 1 from 1991/12, # 2 from 1993/08, # 3 from 1995/03, # 4 from 1996/01, # 5 from 1998/12 and # 6 of 2000/10. The model number (1 to 6) actually shows as the first digit of 6 digits long VIN JDM, for example in VIN # FD3S-ABCDEF A is the model number. A total of 9 limited editions (RZ type in 1992/10 (300 cars), RZ 1993/10 (150), R-II Bathurst 1994/09 (350), R Bathurst X 1995/07 (777), RB Bathurst X 1997/01 (700), RS-R 1997/10 (500), RZ 2000/10 (325), R Bathurst R 2001/08 (650), Spirit R 2002/04 (1500)) and 2 special editions (Bathurst R 1995/02, R Bathurst 2001/12) is produced.

Reviews and awards

FD RX-7 is Motor Trend's Import Car of the Year. When Playboy first reviewed the FD RX-7 in 1993, they tested it in the same issue as the new Dodge Viper. In that case, Playboy declared RX-7 to be the best of both cars. It then won the Carbide Play iYb for the year 1993. The FD RX-7 also made Car and Driver's Ten Best lists for 1993 to 1995, for each year in which it was sold on the country side. June 2007 Roads & amp; Track states "Ace on the arm of the Mazda is the RX-7, the car that used to be touted as the purest and most joyous sports car in the world." After its introduction in 1991, he won the Automobile Researchers and Journalists' Car of the Year Award in Japan.

Handling in FDs is considered world class, and is still regarded as one of the best handling and the best balanced cars of all time. The continuous use of the front-midship engine and the drivetrain layout, combined with the 50:50 front-back weight distribution ratios and the low center of gravity, makes the FD cars highly competent at the limit.

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Motorsport

The racing version of the first generation RX-7 is included in the 24-hour Le Mans prestigious endurance race. The first outing for the car, fitted with a 13B machine, failed for less than a second to qualify in 1979. The following year, an 12A -Getting the RX-7 not only qualified , it put 21 overall. The same car was not completed in 1981, along with two other 13B cars. Both cars were back for 1982, with one finish 14 places and another DNF. The RX-7 Le Mans effort was replaced by a 717C prototype for 1983. In 1991, Mazda made a racing history of becoming the first Japanese car manufacturer to win 24 hours of Le Mans. The car is a 4-rotor prototype, 787B. To date, Mazda is the only Japanese manufacturer that has won the prestigious 24-hour Le Mans race straight away. Mazda is also the only manufacturer that won the 24 hours of Le Mans race to use something other than a reciprocal piston engine.

Mazda began spurring the RX-7 in the IMSA GTU series in 1979. In its first year, the RX-7 placed first and second on 24 Hours Daytona, and claimed the GTU series championship. The car continues to win, claiming the GTU championship seven years in a row. RX-7 took the GTO championship ten years in a row from 1982. In addition, the GTX version was developed, named Mazda RX-7 GTP; this did not work, and the GTP version of the car also did not work. The RX-7 has won more IMSA races than any other car model. In the US, the SCCA RX-7 competition was won very successfully by Don Kearney in the NE Division and John Finger in the SE Division. Pettit Racing won the GT2 Road Racing Championship in 1998. The car is a 93-way Mazda RX-7 car with only the accessories attached. At the end of the season, Pettit has 140 points - 63 points more than the second-ranked team. This same car completes the Daytona Rolex 24-hour race 4 times.

The RX-7 is also fortunate in the 24 Hours Spa race. Three Savanna/RX-7 was included in 1981 by Tom Walkinshaw Racing. After hours of struggle with several BMW 530i and Ford Capris, the RX-7 was driven by Pierre Dieudonnà © and Tom Walkinshaw won the event. Mazda has changed the table in BMW, which defeated Mazda Familia Rotary to the podium eleven years earlier in the same event. TWR prepared by the RX-7 also won the British Tour Car Touring in 1980 and 1981, driven by Win Percy.

Australian-born Canadian car racer Allan Moffat plays a role in bringing Mazda into the world of Australian touring cars that ran into Australia's unique Group C rules. During the four-year span that began in 1981, Moffat brought the Mazda RX-7 to victory in the 1983 Australian Touring Car Championship, as well as the trio of Bathurst 1000 podiums, in 1981 (third with Derek Bell), 1983 (second with Yoshimi Katayama) and 1984 (third with former motorcycle champion Gregg Hansford). Personal racer Peter McLeod drove the RX-7 to win the Australian Endurance Championship 1983, while Moffat won the Resilience title in 1982 and 1984. Australia's implementation of the international Group A rules, combined with Mazda's reluctance to bridge Group A RX-7 5,000 had to be built, plus 500 "evolutions" of other models), ending Mazda's active participation in the Australian tour car racing at the end of the 1984 season. Plans were there to replace the RX-7 with the Mazda 929, but testing by Allan Moffat in late 1984 indicated that the car it will not be competitive and Mazda cancel plans for the race in Group A.

The RX-7 even made an appearance in the World Rally Championship. The car finished 11th on its debut at the RAC Rally in Wales in 1981. Group B received much focus for the first part of the 1980s, but Mazda managed to place third on the 1985 Acropolis Rally, and when Group B was unfolded, its successor based Group A, 323 4WD claimed victory in the Swedish Rally in 1987 and 1989.

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Revivals

Mazda has made several references to the rise of the RX-7 in various forms over the years since the RX-8 was halted. In November 2012, MX-5 program manager Nobuhiro Yamamoto indicated that Mazda is working on a 16X-based RX-7, with 300 horsepower.

In October 2015, Mazda unveiled the RX-Vision concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show, powered by a new rotary engine and superior design cues that remind the third-generation RX-7. The production-ready concept can follow in 2017, marking 50 years since the discovery of Mazda's first-ever rotated sports car, the Cosmo Mazda. As a halo car for the Mazda brand, this vehicle can enter production as the RX-9.

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Further reading

• Mauck, Scott & amp; Haynes, John H. (1986). Mazda RX-7 Automotive Repair Manual . Haynes North America, Inc. ISBNÃ, 1-85010-050-0. Ã,
• Yamaguchi, Jack K. (1985). New Mazda RX-7 and Mazda Rotary Engine Sports Cars . St. Martin's Press, New York. ISBNÃ, 0-312-69456-3.
• Heimann, Jim (editor) (2006). 70s Car . TASCHEN GmbH. ISBNÃ, 3-8228-4800-X. CS1 maint: Additional text: author list (link)
• Matras, John (1994). Color History of Sport Cars Mazda RX-7 . Motorbooks International. ISBNÃ, 0-87938-938-9.

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References

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External links

• Mazda RX-7 on Curlie (based on DMOZ)

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