Mazda RX-7 FC
The Mazda RX-7 FC (1986–1992): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 8 versions in the United States.
Model codes: FC
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | – | – | 4,290–4,315 mm |
| Width | – | – | 1,689 mm |
| Height | – | – | 1,265 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,430 mm RDW | – | 2,431 mm |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,180–1,350 kg RDW | – | 1,223–1,293 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,280–1,450 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,480–1,715 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,200–1,250 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 500 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 2–4 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 2 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 283 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 1,954 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 230 km/h RDW | – | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, RDW type approvals (Netherlands), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
166 complaints for model years 1986–1991. 3 crashes · 46 fires · 6 injuries · 3 deaths
- Fuel system 52
- Seat belts 52
- Engine 22
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 FC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989–1995(FFS) · (FFS) (ROTARY) · (FFS,TRBO) (ROTARY) and 1 more trim | 1.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1992(FFS) (ROTARY), CLKUP | 1.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1989–1991(FFS,TRBO) · (FFS,TRBO) (ROTARY) | 1.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1987–1991(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP · (FFS) (ROTARY), CLKUP | 1.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1987–1988(FFS), SIL | 1.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1987–1988(FFS,TRBO), SIL | 1.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1986(FFS) | 1.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1986 | 1.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.