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RUSH Radar: Mazda RX-7 FD

RUSH Radar: Mazda RX-7 FD
Clockwise from top:
- Steering: feedback & responses
- Drivetrain: throttle response, power delivery
- Performance
- Value - running costs & residuals
- Chassis & Handling Balance- Ride & damping
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Performance and Statistics

13B-REW Engine

1.3-litre twin-rotor Wankel
Sequential twin turbochargers
Air-to-air intercooler
Multi-port injection
Redline: 8,000rpm

Output (UK FD)

Power: 252bhp @ 6,500rpm
Torque: 217lb-ft @ 5,000rpm (294Nm)

Transmission

5sp manual, RWD
Limited slip differential

Weight

Kerb weight: 1,284kg
Power-to-weight 196bhp/tonne
Torque-to-weight 169lb-ft/tonne

Performance

0–62mph: ~5.2–5.4 seconds
0–100mph: ~13.0 seconds
Standing ¼ mile (400m): ~13.4 seconds
Top speed: ~161mph

Suspension & Steering

Front suspension: Double wishbone
Rear suspension: Multi-link
Steering: Rack-and-pinion

Brakes & Tyres:

Front: Ventilated discs
Rear: Ventilated discs
Wheels: 16–17-inch OEM alloy options
Tyres: OEM 225/50R16 or 235/45R17 fronts, 225/50R16 or 255/40R17 rears

Dimensions:

Length: 4,280mm
Width: 1,760mm
Height: 1,230mm
Wheelbase: 2,425mm
Fuel tank capacity: ~76 litres

​Value

from £17,000-£50,000 (June 2022)