These are standard specifications for the 1979 Mazda RX-7, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual , 5 Manual
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1978 - 1985 |
| Price : | $7,200-$8,000 |
| Weight : | 2356 lbs | 1068.664 kg |
| Combined MPG : | 22.00 |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 9.2 seconds. |
| 1/4 Mile : | 17 seconds |
| Top Speed : | 122 mph | 196.298 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Rotary 2 | Wankel w/2 coaxial 3-lobe rotors | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1146 cc | 69.9 cu in. | 1.1 L. |
| Power : | 100 HP (73.6 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 105 Ft-Lbs (142 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Compression : | 9.4:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 2 |
| Ignition system : | cast iron side housing |
4 Manual , 5 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Mazda Production for 1979 : | 647,001 |
| RX-7 Production (1978-1985) : | 471,018 |
| Total 1979 RX-7 production : | 71,617 |
| 1979 Mazda RX-7 | |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 169.0 in | 4293 mm. |
| Width : | 65.0 in | 1651 mm. |
| Height : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 95.3 in | 2421 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
Coupe
| Price : | $8,000 |
| Weight : | 2425 lbs | 1099.961 kg |
| Combined MPG : | 22.00 |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 169.0 in | 4293 mm. |
| Width : | 65.0 in | 1651 mm. |
| Height : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 95.3 in | 2421 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.0 in | 1422 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : MacPherson struts with lower lateral links, compliance struts, coil springs and anti-roll bar Rear : Rigid axle with lower trailing links, upper angled links | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Recirculating Ball |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 165SR13 |
| Optional Tires | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 185/70HR13 |
1979 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $17,500 |
| Avg. Home : | $58,100 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.86 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1979 Mazda RX-7?
Q: How fast is the 1979 Mazda RX-7? A: The 1979 Mazda RX-7 has a top speed of 122 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1979 Mazda RX-7? A: The 1979 Mazda RX-7 has a wheelbase size of 95.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1979 Mazda RX-7? A: The 1979 Mazda RX-7 has a length of 169.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1979 Mazda RX-7? A: The 1979 Mazda RX-7 has a width of 65.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1979 Mazda RX-7 cost when new?A: The 1979 Mazda RX-7 cost approximately $7,200 to $8,000 (USD) when new.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1979 Mazda RX-7? A: The 1979 Mazda RX-7 was a Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1979 Mazda RX-7 have? A: The 1979 Mazda RX-7 had 165SR13 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mazda produce in 1979? A: Mazda produced 647,001 automobiles in 1979.Q: How many RX-7 were produced? A: Mazda produced 471,018 examples of the RX-7 from 1978 to 1985.Q: How many 1979 RX-7s were produced? A: Mazda produced 71,617 examples of the RX-7 in 1979.Q: What engine did the 1979 Mazda RX-7 have? A: The engine powering the 1979 Mazda RX-7 was a Rotary 2 (1146 cc | 69.9 cu in. | 1.1 L.) with 100 HP (73.6 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 105 Ft-Lbs (142 NM) @ 4000 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1979 Mazda RX-7 have? A: The 1979 Mazda RX-7 had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 5 speed Manual.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1979 Mazda RX-7?
How many 1979 Mazda RX-7 were produced?
How powerful was the 1979 Mazda RX-7? Was the 1979 Mazda RX-7 popular? Was the 1979 Mazda RX-7 expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1979 Mazda RX-7?
Q: How fast is the 1979 Mazda RX-7? A: The 1979 Mazda RX-7 has a top speed of 122 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1979 Mazda RX-7? A: The 1979 Mazda RX-7 has a wheelbase size of 95.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1979 Mazda RX-7? A: The 1979 Mazda RX-7 has a length of 169.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1979 Mazda RX-7? A: The 1979 Mazda RX-7 has a width of 65.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1979 Mazda RX-7 cost when new?A: The 1979 Mazda RX-7 cost approximately $7,200 to $8,000 (USD) when new.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1979 Mazda RX-7? A: The 1979 Mazda RX-7 was a Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1979 Mazda RX-7 have? A: The 1979 Mazda RX-7 had 165SR13 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mazda produce in 1979? A: Mazda produced 647,001 automobiles in 1979.Q: How many RX-7 were produced? A: Mazda produced 471,018 examples of the RX-7 from 1978 to 1985.Q: How many 1979 RX-7s were produced? A: Mazda produced 71,617 examples of the RX-7 in 1979.Q: What engine did the 1979 Mazda RX-7 have? A: The engine powering the 1979 Mazda RX-7 was a Rotary 2 (1146 cc | 69.9 cu in. | 1.1 L.) with 100 HP (73.6 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 105 Ft-Lbs (142 NM) @ 4000 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1979 Mazda RX-7 have? A: The 1979 Mazda RX-7 had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 5 speed Manual.Similarly Sized Vehicles
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