The Mazda RX-7 is a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, rotary engine-powered sports car, manufactured and marketed by Mazda from 1978 through 2002 across three generations, all of which incorporated use of a compact, lightweight Wankel rotary engine.

This 1997 Mazda RX-7 Type RS-R is one of a reported 500 30th Anniversary Edition examples produced for the Japanese market to commemorate the first production Mazda rotary engine and now indicates 55k kilometers (~34k miles).

So what makes it different you will ask? In comparison to the standard FD models, Type RS edition is equipped with Bilstein suspension, upgraded brakes and turbochargers, lighter weight and reworked transmission. Pros & Cons. Type RS reminds me of professionally trained police dog – it goes wherever you tell it and it does whatever you want.

1997 Mazda RX-7 Type RS Specs OVERVIEW With a fuel consumption of 16.9 mpg US - 20.3 mpg UK - 13.9 L/100km, a weight of 2821 lbs (1280 kg), the Mazda RX-7 Type RS has a water cooling 2 rotor engine, a High octane premium gasoline engine 13B-REW.

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Under the hood, the FD RX-7 is powered by Mazda’s legendary 1.3L twin turbocharged rotary engine. This unique powerplant produces a thrilling 276 horsepower and 231 lb-ft of torque, delivering exhilarating acceleration and an unforgettable driving experience.

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The RX-7 Type RS-R was a limited edition variant of the 3rd Gen (FD) Mazda RX-7 that debuted in 1997. The Type RS-R was created to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Mazda's first production rotary engine, and was limited to just 500 examples for the Japanese market.