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1992 Mazda RX-7 Type R

Base 2dr Coupe

$30,000 MSRP
1.3l 13b-rew Twin-turbo Rotary
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
4.9 sec

0-60 mph

13.4 sec

@ 103 mph

Horsepower • Torque
255 hp

Power

217 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,789 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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1992 Mazda RX-7 Type R
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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

1992

Make:

Mazda

Model:

RX-7

Trim:

Type R

Style:

Base 2dr Coupe

Base Price:

$30,000

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,789 lbs

Length:

168.7 in.

Width:

69.3 in.

Height:

48.4 in.

Wheelbase:

95.5 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.29

Weight Distribution:

Front: 50.0% | Rear: 50.0%

MPG:

15 city / 23 hwy

Fuel:

20.1 gal. / 382 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

255 hp @ 6,500 rpm

Torque:

217 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm

Engine:

1.3l 13b-rew Twin-turbo Rotary

Displacement:

1.3 liters

Engine Config:

Front

Redline:

8,000 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

4.82 sec

0-60 mph:

5.12 sec

0-100 mph:

12.3 sec

60-130 mph:

17.48 sec

100-150 mph:

26.52 sec

Top Speed:

168 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

8.63 sec @ 81.2 mph

¼ mile:

13.38 sec @ 103.1 mph

½ mile:

21.14 sec @ 126.9 mph

1 mile:

34.11 sec @ 145.9 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

235/45R17

Rear Tires:

255/40R17

Tire Compound:

Summer Performance

Transmission:

5-speed Manual

Final Drive:

4.1

Gear Ratios

1: 3.483

2: 2.015

3: 1.391

4: 1

5: 0.719

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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