1979 Mazda RX-7 Series 1

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

The first-generation RX-7, sometimes referred to as the SA (early) and FB (late), is a two-seater two-door hatchback coupé. It featured a 12A carbureted rotary engine as well as the option for a 13B rotary engine with electronic fuel injection in later years.

Series 1 (produced from 1978 until 1980) is commonly referred to as the "SA22C" from the first alphanumeric of the vehicle identification number. Mazda's internal project number for what was to become the RX-7 was X605. In Japan, it was introduced in March 1978, replacing the Savanna RX-3, and joined Mazda's only other remaining rotary engine-powered products, called the Cosmo which was a two-door luxury coupé, and the Luce luxury sedan.

The lead designer at Mazda was Matasaburo Maeda (前田 又三郎, Maeda Matasaburō), whose son, Ikuo [ja], would go on to design the Mazda2 and the RX-7's successor, the RX-8.[2] The transition of the Savanna to a sports car appearance reflected products from other Japanese manufacturers. The advantage the RX-7 had was its minimal size and weight, and the compact rotary engine installed behind the front axle helped balance the front and rear weight distribution, which provided a low center of gravity.

Specifications
Wheelbase 2,420 mm (95.3 in)
Length 4,285 mm (168.7 in)
Width 1,675 mm (65.9 in)
Height 1,260 mm (49.6 in)
Curb weight 1,043–1,134 kg (2,300–2,500 lb)
Engine 1146 cc 12A twin-rotor

This particular Mazda RX-7 has been recently restored in Sydney, Australia. The restoration included a back to bare metal respray in the original as specified Stardust Blue Metallic. The car is true to the original specification with Webber carburetors, standard wheels, and hounds-tooth interior trim.

Your chance to own a rare rotary Mazda RX-7 in original configuration and specification in great condition.

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