Mazda RX-7 FD, Full Specifications

Key Specifications

Spec	Value
Production Years	1992-2002
Manufacturer	Mazda Motor Corporation
Assembly	Hiroshima, Japan
Internal Designation	FD3S
Body Style	2-door coupe
Layout	Front-mid engine, rear-wheel drive
Wheelbase	2,425 mm
Overall Length	4,285 mm
Overall Width	1,760 mm
Overall Height	1,230 mm
Kerb Weight	1,280 kg (manual), 1,310 kg (automatic)
Fuel Tank Capacity	76 L
Cargo Capacity	Approx. 200 L
Drag Coefficient	0.31
Weight Distribution	50:50 front:rear

Engine Specifications

13B-REW (Australian ADR Specification)

Spec	Value
Type	Twin-rotor Wankel rotary, sequential twin-turbo
Designation	13B-REW
Displacement	1,308 cc (2 x 654 cc)
Compression Ratio	9.0:1
Power	176 kW (236 hp) @ 6,500 rpm
Torque	294 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Fuel System	Sequential electronic fuel injection
Turbocharger	Twin sequential (primary + secondary)
Intercooler	Air-to-air, side-mounted (factory)
Boost Pressure	0.55-0.70 bar (8-10 psi) factory setting
Ignition	Electronic, coil-on-plug (leading and trailing per rotor)
Cooling	Water-cooled (engine and turbochargers)
Lubrication	Wet sump with oil metering pump
Oil Capacity	5.0 L (with filter)
Recommended Oil	10W-40 or 15W-50 semi-synthetic
Redline	8,000 rpm

13B-REW (JDM Specification)

Spec	Value
Type	Twin-rotor Wankel rotary, sequential twin-turbo
Designation	13B-REW
Displacement	1,308 cc (2 x 654 cc)
Compression Ratio	9.0:1
Power	206 kW (280 hp) @ 6,500 rpm
Torque	314 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Fuel System	Sequential electronic fuel injection
Turbocharger	Twin sequential
Boost Pressure	0.65-0.80 bar (9.5-11.6 psi) factory setting
Redline	8,000 rpm

Rotary Engine Internal Components

Component	Quantity (per rotor)	Notes
Apex Seals	3	Two-piece design on 13B-REW
Side Seals	6 (3 per side)	Seal rotor face to side housing
Corner Seals	6 (3 per side)	Seal apex/side seal junction
Oil Seals	6 (3 per side)	Control oil consumption
Coolant O-Rings	Multiple	Between housings, known failure item

Twin-Turbo System Components

Component	Description
Primary Turbo	Small, quick-spooling turbocharger
Secondary Turbo	Larger turbocharger for high-RPM airflow
Charge Relief Valve	Vacuum-operated, manages boost during transition
Pre-Control Valve	Vacuum-operated, controls exhaust routing
Wastegate Actuators	Two, one per turbo
Boost Control Solenoids	Multiple, manage vacuum system
Intercooler	Air-to-air, side-mounted
Blow-Off Valve	Recirculating (factory)

Transmission

Spec	Value
Standard	5-speed manual
Optional	4-speed automatic
Clutch	Twin-plate (later models), single-plate (early)

5-Speed Manual Gear Ratios

Gear	Ratio
1st	3.483
2nd	2.015
3rd	1.391
4th	1.000
5th	0.719
Reverse	3.288

Final Drive

Variant	Ratio
Manual	4.100
Automatic	3.909
Spirit R	4.100

Suspension

Component	Front	Rear
Type	Independent, double wishbone	Independent, multi-link
Springs	Coil	Coil
Dampers	Gas-pressurised, monotube	Gas-pressurised, monotube
Anti-roll Bar	Yes	Yes

Spirit R Suspension

Component	Specification
Dampers	Bilstein monotube
Springs	Model-specific rates
Front Anti-roll Bar	Larger diameter
Rear Anti-roll Bar	Larger diameter

Brakes

Component	Front	Rear
Type	Ventilated disc	Ventilated disc
Diameter	294 mm	292 mm
Caliper	4-piston (standard), 4-piston Brembo (Spirit R)
ABS	Standard
LSD	Torsen (standard)

Steering

Spec	Value
Type	Rack and pinion
Power Assist	Hydraulic, power-assisted
Turns Lock-to-Lock	2.8
Turning Circle	10.0 m

Performance (approximate, period road tests)

Variant	0-100 km/h	Quarter Mile	Top Speed
ADR Manual	5.3 s	~13.8 s	250 km/h (limited)
ADR Automatic	6.5 s	~14.8 s	240 km/h
JDM Manual	5.0 s	~13.5 s	250 km/h (limited)
Spirit R Manual	5.0 s	~13.5 s	250 km/h (limited)

Fuel Economy (approximate, mixed driving)

Variant	L/100 km
Manual (gentle driving)	14-17
Manual (mixed driving)	17-20
Manual (spirited driving)	22-28
Automatic	15-19

Tyre Specifications

Variant	Front	Rear
Standard	225/50R16	225/50R16
Later models	235/45R17	255/40R17
Spirit R	235/45R17	255/40R17

Wheel Specifications

Spec	Value
Standard	16” x 8.0” alloy
Later/Sport	17” x 8.0” front, 17” x 8.5” rear
Spirit R	17” x 8.0” BBS front, 17” x 8.5” BBS rear
Bolt Pattern	5 x 114.3
Centre Bore	54.1 mm

Electrical

Spec	Value
Battery	12V, 65 Ah
Alternator	80A
Headlights	Fixed (not pop-up), projector halogen
Ignition	Electronic, coil-on-plug
Engine Management	Mazda ECU (sequential twin-turbo control)

Service Intervals

Service Item	Interval
Engine oil and filter	5,000 km or 3 months
Spark plugs (leading and trailing)	15,000-20,000 km
Compression test	Annually (strongly recommended)
Coolant	24 months or 40,000 km
Gearbox oil (manual)	40,000 km
Differential oil	40,000 km
Brake fluid	24 months
Vacuum hose inspection/replacement	Annually
ECU capacitor check	Every 5 years (preventive)
Turbo oil feed inspection	20,000 km

Model Variants

Series 6 (1992-1995)

Spec	Value
Engine	13B-REW
Power	176 kW ADR / 206 kW JDM
Notable	Pre-cat catalytic converters (known failure item)
Kerb Weight	1,280 kg

Series 7 (1996-1998)

Spec	Value
Engine	13B-REW (revised)
Power	176 kW ADR / 206 kW JDM
Notable	OBD-II, revised turbo system, improved ECU
Kerb Weight	1,290 kg

Series 8 (1999-2002)

Spec	Value
Engine	13B-REW (final revision)
Power	176 kW ADR / 206 kW JDM
Notable	Most refined FD. Final production series
Kerb Weight	1,300 kg

Spirit R (2002)

Spec	Value
Engine	13B-REW
Power	206 kW (JDM only)
Type A	5-speed manual, 2-seat, Recaro seats, BBS wheels, Bilstein, Brembo
Type B	4-speed automatic, 2-seat
Type C	5-speed manual, 2+2 seating
Production	Approximately 1,500 units total

Bathurst R (1995-2001)

Spec	Value
Engine	13B-REW
Power	176 kW ADR
Notable	Australian-specific model. Enhanced equipment level

Production Numbers (Worldwide, Approximate)

Variant	Units
FD RX-7 Total (all series)	~68,000
Series 6	~28,000
Series 7	~18,000
Series 8	~20,000
Spirit R	~1,500