Mazda RX-7 FD

Mazda RX-7 FD
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The Mazda RX-7 FD (1993–1995): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 3 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: FD

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeWikipedia
Dimensions
Length–4,285 mm
Width–1,760 mm
Height–1,230 mm
Wheelbase2,430 mm RDW2,446 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,193–1,300 kg RDW1,218–1,340 kg
Mass in running order1,293–1,400 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight1,480–1,490 kg RDW–
Towing, braked trailer1,200 kg RDW–
Towing, unbraked trailer500 kg RDW–
Seats and space
Seats2–4 RDW–
Doors2 RDW–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, RDW type approvals (Netherlands). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

102 complaints for model years 1993–1995. 5 crashes · 25 fires · 4 injuries

  • Engine 32
  • Fuel system 23

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 3 versions of the Mazda RX-7 FD

United States 2 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 versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1995(FFS,TRBO), CLKUP1.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1993–1994(FFS,TRBO) (ROTARY), CLKUP1.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km

Canada 1 version

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
1995Compact1.3 LPetrol5-speed manual13.4 L/100 km 5-cycle308 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.