1979→1980 Mazda RX-7 Savanna Series I

In 1978, Mazda launched the RX-7 which would become the longest running model in the marques history. Produced from 1978 to 2002 in 8 different series, the car was won of the most popular sports cars and it became a seminal part of Mazda’s rotary history.

In Detail

tags	SA22C
submitted by	Richard Owen
type	Series Production Car
production years	1979 – 1980
built at	Japan
price $	$ 6,995
engine	2-Rotor Wankel
displacement	1146 cc / 69.9 in³
bore	70 mm / 2.76 in
compression	9.4:1
power	74.6 kw / 100.0 bhp @ 6000 rpm
specific output	87.26 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	91.07 bhp per tonne
torque	142.4 nm / 105.0 ft lbs @ 4000 rpm
body / frame	Unit Steel
driven wheels	Front Engine / RWD
front tires	185/70HR-13
rear tires	185/70HR-13
front brakes	F Vented Discs / R Finned Drums, Vacuum Assisted
front wheels	F 33.0 x 14.0 cm / 13.0 x 5.5 in
rear wheels	R 33.0 x 14.0 cm / 13.0 x 5.5 in
steering	Recirculating Ball
curb weight	1098 kg / 2420 lbs
wheelbase	2421 mm / 95.3 in
front track	1420 mm / 55.9 in
rear track	1400 mm / 55.1 in
length	4285 mm / 168.7 in
width	1674 mm / 65.9 in
height	1260 mm / 49.6 in
transmission	5-Speed Manual
gear ratios	3.67:1, 2.22:1, 1.43:1, 1.00:1, 0.83:1
final drive	3.91:1
top speed	~196.3 kph / 122.0 mph
0 – 60 mph	~9.2 seconds
0 – 100 mph	~27.8 seconds
0 – 1/4 mile	~17.0 seconds