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Mazda RX7 Generations.. - Bandit - 21-09-2017
First generation (SA/FB) 1979-1985.
Engine(s)
1.2L 100 hp (75 kW) 12A
1.3L 135 hp (101 kW) 13B RE-EG
![[Image: 800px-Mazda-rx7-1st-generation01.jpg]](http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc320/tempra5/800px-Mazda-rx7-1st-generation01.jpg)
![[Image: 800px-1983_Mazda_RX-7.jpg]](http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc320/tempra5/800px-1983_Mazda_RX-7.jpg)
Second generation (FC) 1986- 1991.
Engine(s)
1.3L 146 hp (109 kW) S4 Naturally aspirated 13B
1.3L 182 hp (136 kW) S4 Turbocharged 13B
1.3L 160 hp (119 kW) S5 Naturally aspirated 13B
1.3L 202 hp (151 kW) S5 Turbocharged 13B
![[Image: 689px-S5FCRX7.jpg]](http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc320/tempra5/689px-S5FCRX7.jpg)
![[Image: Red-Mazda-RX7-Convertible.jpg]](http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc320/tempra5/Red-Mazda-RX7-Convertible.jpg)
Third generation (FD) 1992-2002.
Engine(s)
1.3L 255 PS (188 kW; 252 hp) 13B-REW
1.3L 265 PS (195 kW; 261 hp) 13B-REW
1.3L 280 PS (206 kW; 276 hp) 13B-REW
![[Image: 4950510031_large.jpg]](http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc320/tempra5/4950510031_large.jpg)
![[Image: Veilside_Mazda_RX7.jpg]](http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc320/tempra5/Veilside_Mazda_RX7.jpg)
![[Image: mazda_efini_rx7_draw_92.jpg]](http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc320/tempra5/mazda_efini_rx7_draw_92.jpg)
Mazda RX7 Generations.. - Lexusboy - 21-09-2017
These are really one of the best looking sports cars shame some of the engines let the cars down badly.
Mazda RX7 Generations.. - steviewevie - 21-09-2017
I do like the FD :thumbup1:
Mazda RX7 Generations.. - Lexusboy - 21-09-2017
Being a Wankle engine.
Even the current RX8 can drink oil like it going out of fashion.
The power plants are great for the size engine though there are pretty quick.
Mazda RX7 Generations.. - Lexusboy - 21-09-2017
The FD models i remember looking for one years ago and i must of looked at ten everyone of those ten had a new engine.
Mazda RX7 Generations.. - Bobby - 22-09-2017
Marsdendean Yeah. Thats one thing that would put me off getting an RX-8. Fantastic looking car, but 1L of oil every 1000 miles & the road tax + fuel would kill me!
Oil not as bad as that on mine Dean, but the road tax is horrendous :crying:
Even the 1st editions were good looking cars and they just continued to improve the look.
Mazda RX7 Generations.. - steviewevie - 22-09-2017
By the way, it's Wankel, see linky ...
Mazda RX7 Generations.. - FirebirdPhil - 30-09-2017
If they had put a "normal" engine in the weight distribution and general ride height would have had to be very different - therefore possibly ruining the car?
Mazda RX7 Generations.. - toxo - 21-10-2017
Don't forget that they drink oil because they're meant to, it's not the engines failing that causes it. They just have rpm-activated oil squirters, same as the later Supra TT's and the supercharged Levins.
And as for engine rebuilds, they need them every 130,000 miles when the Mazda service schedule is followed. A rotor check and seal change is only about £1500 so it's not the end of the world.
Mazda RX7 Generations.. - toxo - 21-10-2017
No, because they don't use the same engine design
