1979 Mazda RX-7 Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1979 Mazda RX-7, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

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

Transmission:
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

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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Price :	$8,000
Weight :	2425 lbs \| 1099.961 kg
Combined MPG :	22.00
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
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

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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.