RX-7 12A (SA22C)

SA/FB · 1978–1981RWD

Earliest first-generation car (SA22C, 1978-1981) fitted with the naturally aspirated 1.1L 12A twin-rotor making about 100 PS. The original RX-7 coupe.

104 hpPower

1978-1981Year

Gallery

RX-7 12A (SA22C), every angle

Exterior

Mazda press / studio

Engineering passport

Specifications

Powertrain

Engineering details

Engine1.1L 12A 2-rotor

Displacement1.1 L

Cylinders2

FuelPetrol

Transmission5-speed Manual

DrivetrainRWD

Power104 hp

Dimensions & body

Height · 1260 mm

Length · 4321 mm

Wheelbase · 2420 mm

Width1669 mm

Doors2

Seats2

STORY

The RX-7 is Mazda's rotary-powered sports car, produced across three generations from 1978 to 2002. It progressed from the lightweight naturally aspirated first generation to the turbocharged FC, culminating in the twin-turbo 13B-REW FD, a benchmark 1990s sports car celebrated for its balance and compact rotary engine.

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