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Third
Generation Rx7 (FD) History
1991:
Mazda
announced
the
released
of the
Enfini
RX-7
(FD-3S).
The RX-7
is
powered
by the
improved
654cc x
2-rotors
sequential
twin-turbo
13B
rotary
engine
with
intercooler
that
makes
255
horsepower
and
30.0kg-m
of
torque.
The 13B
rotary
engine
is
mounted
50mm
lower in
order to
lower
the
center
of
gravity.
To
improve
the
handling
performance,
the RX-7
adopts
all
aluminum
double
wishbone
suspension
and
225/50R16
tires.
And
ideal
front
and rear
weight
distribution
[ 50:50
] is
realized.
1992:
The
limited
edition
RX-7
type RZ
1st
version,
based on
the type
R, was
introduced.
It has
decreased
weight
by
changing
its
equipment
by 30kg.
The
features
of the
RX-7
type RZ
are
exclusive
dampers,
P-ZERO
tires,
and
RECARO
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1993: There were
some changes.
The suspension
have been
improved.
1993: The
limited edition
RX-7 type RZ 2nd
version, based
on the type R,
was introduced.
The features of
the RX-7 type RZ
are BILSTEIN
dampers,
Bridgestone S-07
tires, BBS alloy
wheels, and
RECARO seats.
1995: There were
some minor
changes, with
type RZ and type
R Bathurst added
to the RX-7
line-up. The
RX-7 is equipped
with large size
disc brakes for
17 inches alloy
wheels.
1995: The RX-7
type R
Bathurst-X
features
including
leather
seats,gun
metallic alloy
wheels, and
limited
stickers.
1996: The 13B
rotary engine of
the manual
transmission
model has been
improved by
having improved
the aspiration
efficiency and
by enlarging the
air intake, and
produces 265
horsepower. The
final gear ratio
of the RS has
been changed
from 4.100 to
4.300. Moreover,
all models
adopts the new
style
taillights,
large size rear
spoiler (except
the RB), and new
gauge cluster
with green
lights.
1997: The
limited edition
RX-7 type RB
Bathurst-X was
introduced. It
is based on the
Type RB, and it
is equipped with
red leather
seats.
1997: Mazda
introduced a
limited edition
RX-7 Type RS-R
in commemoration
of the 30th
anniversary of
the rotary
engine. The RX-7
type RS-R, based
on the type RZ,
features an
exclusive
BILSTEIN
dampers, gun
metallic alloy
wheels, and high
performance
tires.
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1998: The 13B
rotary engine of
the type RS and
type R provides
280 horsepower
by enhanced
turbocharger
efficiency and
improved cooling
performance. The
light-weight
type R has
achieved a
power-to-weight
ratio of
4.5kg/PS. The
suspension has
been improved to
maximize the
driving
performance. The
type RS adopts
single-cylinder
dampers jointly
developed with
BILSTEIN of
Germany.
2000: The RX-7
type RZ,
performance-enhanced
limited edition
of the RX-7,
features
including a
NARDI steering
wheel, RECARO
red full bucket
seats, BILSTEIN
exclusive
suspension, and
BBS alloy
wheels. These
and other
enhancements
reduce the
overall weight
of the Type RZ
by approximately
10kg, and the
type RZ has
achieved a
power-to-weight
ratio of
4.54kg/PS.
2001: The type R
Bathurst, based
on the Type R,
was introduced.
The type R
Bathurst is
equipped with
height
adjustable
dampers and fog
lamps. The name
BATHURST was
chosen to
commemorate the
Bathurst 12-hour
car race in
Australia, where
the RX-7 was
victorious for
three
consecutive
years
(1992-1994).
2002: As the
final
limited-production
series of the
RX-7, the Spirit
R series was
introduced in
Japan. The
Spirit R type-A
is a two-seater
model fitted
with the RECARO
exclusive red
full bucket
seats, and the
Sprit R type-B
are fitted with
leather seats.
All three models
are equipped
with common
interior and
exterior
features, such
as BBS 17 inch
wheels, red
brake calipers,
interior panels
with a special
soft coating,
and special
emblems.
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