Mazda RX-7 FB
The Mazda RX-7 FB (1984–1985): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 8 versions in the United States.
Model codes: FB, SA22C
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | – | 4,285 mm |
| Width | 1,670–1,680 mm Traficom | 1,675 mm |
| Height | – | 1,260 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,420 mm RDW | 2,420 mm |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,070–1,210 kg RDW | 1,043–1,134 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,170–1,310 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,460 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 900 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 535 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 2 RDW | – |
| Doors | 2 RDW | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, Traficom type approvals (Finland), RDW type approvals (Netherlands). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
9 complaints for model years 1984–1985. 1 crash · 3 fires · 1 injury
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 8 versions of the Mazda RX-7 FB
United States 8 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985(ROTARY) CA model | 1.1 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1985(ROTARY) CA model | 1.1 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1985(ROTARY) | 1.1 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1985(ROTARY) | 1.1 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1985(ROTARY) | 1.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1984CA model | 1.1 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | – | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1984CA model | 1.1 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | – | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model | 1.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | – | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.