This was Mazda’s attempt to make the world take the rotary engine s...
This was Mazda’s attempt to make the world take the rotary engine seriously. In terms of over half-a-million sales of this first series RX-7, it worked. However, the seemingly unassailable problem of these engines’ poor economy means they’ll never go mainstream. The RX-7 makes the most of the engine’s light weight, with perfect 50/50 weight distribution. The early version is best left to enthus...
This was Mazda’s attempt to make the world take the rotary engine seriously. In terms of over half-a-million sales of this first series RX-7, it worked. However, the seemingly unassailable problem of these engines’ poor economy means they’ll never go mainstream. The RX-7 makes the most of the engine’s light weight, with perfect 50/50 weight distribution. The early version is best left to enthusiasts; from 1981 it was a better car, with an extra 10bhp, rear disc brakes, a spoiler on the back and more comprehensive equipment.