Mazda RX-7

Wankel-powered Japanese coupe

A Japanese sports car produced by Mazda from 1978 to 2002, notable for its rotary engine—a Wankel design using spinning triangular rotors rather than conventional pistons.

The RX-7 gained a devoted following for its lightweight chassis, balanced handling, and distinctive engine sound.

Three generations were produced, with the final FD model becoming an icon of 1990s Japanese performance cars: His RX-7 needed another engine rebuild.

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  • rotaryInvolving circular motion
  • rotary engineEngine with orbiting cylinders
  • turboExhaust-powered compressor
  • driftGradual movement, no direction
  • JDMVehicles sold in Japan

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Concrete · Rated G