Comparing the end plates of various rotary engines: 12A, TII (shown as (T2), 13B REW (shown as "FD"), normally aspirated 13B, and 13B ported. ...
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Want to know what your RX-7s or RX-8s original paint colour was? It's actually pretty simple! We've created some approximations as a guide. 2 digit paint codes are for RX-7s, 3 digit ones for RX-8s. (note: these colours may vary slightly depending on your monitor settings. The chart is intended f...
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All Mazda Wankel "rotary" engines are essentially a single family - they all derive from the first Wankel experiments in the early 1960s. Over the years, displacement has been increased (somewhat), and turbocharging has been added to great effect. This is the engine family that made Mazda famous...
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Known as an 'FB' type due to its VIN number, the 1984 model (P130) was introduced in October, 1983. A new 4-speed automatic with lock-up torque converter became the optional transmission on the GS and GSL, replacing the 3-speed. And the rear suspension was revised by relocating the lower trailing...
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Known as an 'FB' type due to its VIN, the 1983 model (P130) was virtually unchanged from 1982. A special limited edition was announced in March, with a run of 5,000 cars (based on the GS trim level) produced in a new color called Chateau Silver, accented by red pinstriping, specially styled 5.5" wid...
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Known as an 'FB' type due to its VIN, the 1982 model (P130) was largely a carryover from 1981 with an improved engine for better fuel economy. A high output audio system called "Black Dynamite" was an option. General Data Models: S GS GSL Engine: 12A (1146 CC displacement) r...
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Known as an 'FB' type due to its VIN, the 1981 model (P815) appeared in August 1980. The rear and tail lights were redesigned eliminating the "Baroque depression". The new urethane bumper covers not only updated the look of the car, they dropped the drag coefficient by .02 for a .34 Cd (equivalent t...
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Known as an 'SA' type due to its VIN, the 1980 model, like the 1979 SA, had exposed steel bumpers and a high-mounted license plate located in an indented part of the rear of the car famously criticized by Werner Buhrer of Road & Track magazine as a "Baroque depression." This model (P642) had a f...
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Known by enthusiasts as an 'SA' type due to its VIN, the 1979 model (released in 1978) was the first of the RX-7 line. The SA had exposed steel bumpers and a high-mounted license plate located in an indented part of the rear of the car, famously criticized by Werner Buhrer of Road & Track magaz...
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