Mazda RX7 Coupe
Overview
| Produced: |
1978-1985, 570500 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe,2 doors,2 seats(2+2 Sports Coupe) |
In 1975 Mazda launched one its most successful and much respected Rotary engined models, the RX7 Coupe. The RX7 featured a 2+2 coupe body, complete with contemporary "pop-up headlamps" and elegant styling.
As with many previous Mazda models the RX7 was powered by twin-rotor "Wankel" engine measuring 2292cc. This engine offered good reliability and performance. Power ranged from 105bhp initially reaching 115bhp in 1981. Some cars were also built with a turbo which boosted power to 160bhp. Production of this, the original RX7, in 1985.
Buyers Guide Mazda RX-7 featured in Practical Classics June 2006 – available from our sister site Bookbase. Click here to view.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2292cc | Wankel |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119 mph | 9.5 s |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 011 | 1990 MAZDA RX7 TURBO CONVERTIBLE | H&H Sales Limited | 22 Nov 2006 | £2700.00 | - |
| 107 | Mazda RX7 Elford Turbo | Barons | 25 Apr 2006 | Not sold | |
| 841 | 1993 Mazda RX7 | Bonhams & Butterfields | 14 May 2005 | $35000.00 | $40250.00 |
| 653 | Mazda RX-7 Coupe | Bonhams | 23 Nov 2004 | Not sold | |
| 001 | Mazda RX7 | BCA | 4 Oct 2004 | - | £975.00 |
| 106 | Mazda RX7 Series 1 | Barons | 25 May 2004 | - | £1200.00 |
| 008 | Mazda RX7 | BCA | 19 Apr 2004 | - | £1700.00 |
| 702 | Mazda RX7 GSL-SE Series 2 (1981) | Cheffins | 7 Jun 2003 | £220.00 | - |
| 004 | Mazda RX7 SI MKIII (1984) | Barons | 11 Jun 2002 | Not sold | |
| Unknown | Mazda RX7 (1985) | Barons | 5 Feb 2002 | Not sold | |
| 215 | Mazda RX7 Coupe (1983) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 18 Feb 2001 | Not sold | |
| 009 | Mazda RX7 MkI (1985) | H&H Sales Limited | 14 Feb 2001 | Not sold | |
| 051 | Mazda RX7 (1984) | BCA | 12 Jun 2000 | - | £2.00 |
| 251 | Mazda RX7 (1984) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 5 Mar 2000 | - | - |
| 336 | Mazda RX7 Sports (1980) | Brooks | 21 Sep 1996 | Not sold | |
| 065 | Mazda RX7 (1979) | Sothebys | 17 Jun 1995 | - | $6900.00 |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Buying Guide - Time to join the rotary club - Mazda RX-7 - (1979-1986) |
88 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics June 2006 | |||
| Buying Guide - Time to join the rotary club - Mazda RX-7 - The Wankel engine is back in vogue thanks to the higly praised Mazda RX-8 coupe. Great if you've got £20,500, but there's a much cheaper way to become a rotarian. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Datafile - Mazda RX-7 |
86 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics Spring 2001 | |||
| Buyers Datafile - Mazda RX-7 - Interesting yet practical, the RX-7 is a bargain buy. Mark Dixon explains. | ||||
| Article |
Rotary Club |
120 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly January 2010 | |||
| Rotary Club - The Mazda RX-7 made the world take its revolutionary engine seriously. | ||||
| Article |
Classics June 2002 pg 94 |
94 |
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| Publication | Classics June 2002 | |||
| Mazda RX7 Series 1. The rotary-engined RX7 is attractive to look at and fun to drive but is it a difficult car to maintain? Kim Henson investigates. | ||||
| Article |
Classics May 2001 pg 44 |
44 |
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| Publication | Classics May 2001 | |||
| Red, hot coupes. Three sports coupes that on the surface look very similar, but are very different under the surface. Matt White drives the Matra Murena, the Mazda RX7 and the Porsche 924 to spot the differences. | ||||
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