3RD GEN MODEL GUIDE

[sam]

Fantastic! Nice one Darran...

[DarranJones]

No problem  

Btw, you live in Heysham? Is that Heysham in Lancashire?

Just curious because I come from Barrow-in-Furness just across Morecambe Bay.  :wave

Wonder if it was me you saw in the black 3rd gen. Hope it wasn\'t going too fast.  :eek

[sam]

Yep Darran, that\'s Heysham in Lancashire, just across the Bay  :wave

Well if you\'re a soulie and went to Lowton on Easter Thursday, your da man!

[macca]

Quick Hello from a soon to be owner.
I have read and re read this thread and I am a little puzzled, I am in the middle of buying my first 7 a (1995)but the "Type" does not appear to be listed anywhere in this thread.
If I have read the information correct from sticker in the car, it says
Type-RM

I can\'t find an RM mentioned anywhere above, but I\'m not ruling out the fact the my headmaster was correct and it has made me blind!!!!
Thanks
Col

[DC-TYPER]

THIS WILL TELL YOU HOW MANY OF EACH COLOUR AND MODEL WERE MADE http://www.turborx7.com/rx7prodinfo.htm   NO RM THOUGH!

[macca]

I have rechecked the label in the door jam and it states
Type-RM

Has anybody else got the same code?

Thanks
Col

[andysmee]

Thanks to Brian [2 P] for his original post on the types of RX-7, it made my job of choosing a model much easier...forgive me though if I post this edited version which may be slightly easier to follow for newbies, especially when combined with this other info http://www.rx7.net.nz/fd-jp-models.html :o (if you google further afield you will find some conflicting model lettering and years of make so it seems that the RX-7 family tree is quite flexible!)

Can anyone tell me about the interior specs wrt upholstery and comfort?

Thanks again for writing all this stuff up, it makes it easier to join the club! :cheers

RX-7 3rd Generation Models from 1991

the different models were/are type x, type s, touring x, touring s, type r1, type r2, type R Bathurst (1995), type R Bathurst X, type rz, type rs, type rb, type rb bashurst (1997), typr rb bashurst x, type rsr, type r, rb-s, spirit r-a, spirit r-b, spirit r-c, type RB Bathurst R (2001)

December 1991 - August 1993

type x, type s, type r1, type rz were all released in late 91 between 91-93 these were the only rx-7 available in Japan. all were 255bhp

type x was fully loaded model leather seats in black or red, climate control a/c, sunroof, front foglamps,2+2, soft suspension, cruise control, 5sp manual + 4sp automatic, rear strut brace not sure if they had front, main cat only, sunroof, red leather seat models came with full red interior. bose hifi as standard. 4.1 final drive ratio diff 3.9 on auto

the type s is the cheapest model rx7 similar to type x but non of the frills and extras.

Type rz has always been then top rx7 in Japan as well as the fastest. It has bbs 17 inch wheels as standard 4.3 strengthened limited slip diff. not much frills and extras as this was not meant for comfort but out and out sports. It had recaro seats as standard and if memory serves me right was only available in black on the early models. Front & rear strut brace All type rz hold there price extremely well in Japan. The rz had better brakes twin oil coolers and was really designed to be thrashed.

The type r is another of the early models, this was a I believe single oil cooler can\'t remember, front & rear strut brace, I think they had front fog lamps can\'t remember harder suspension than type x & type s models, a/c, no sunroof or cruise etc was a bit like the rz in that it was more a race model rather than tourer. This eventually was called the r1

August 1993 â€" March 1995

mazda released another type r with twin oil coolers and a few more bits and pieces slightly softer suspension etc and called it the r2 so that’s how the r1 got it\'s name. In late 93 onward mazda released some other versions as well as updating/outdating some of the previous.

type x became the touring x the and when the type x transition into the touring x in late 93 they were only available in 4spd automatic

type s became the touring s.

These were basically the same as the precious models but technical recall issue had been resolved, I can\'t remember what they all were but I remember pre late 93 had issues with the water pump or water pump seal, the pressure of the cooling system was lowered from about 1.3 bar to .9 I believe, the paint was also changed as earlier models suffered paint fade.

type r was now r2. type x & type s were now touring but the rz remained the same. I do not have documented evidence but I believe in 94 the rx-7 was actually a 265 bhp car don\'t hold me to that though.

type rs which was second to the rz only 17 inch wheels different from the other models better brakes the same diff with final drive as the rz but otherwise much the same the others ie a/c, 2 seater, strut brace front & rear etc.

rb which was kind of a new base range along with touring s, They however made variations to this model i.e.

type rb Bathurst, and Bathurst x, in remembrance to the fact the rx7 dominated the Australian 12 race at a track or area can\'t remember called Bathurst. The Bathurst x model had full red interior with leather seats, again though most of these models were otherwise much the same.

March 1995 â€" January 1996

the r2 was replaced with the type r-s [or just type r]

touring s was discontinued in 95,
from late 95 onwards the touring x lost cruise control bose hifi and leather interior but the rest was the same.

January 1996 â€" October 1997

mazda again made changes, the rear spoiler was changed, the ecu were now 16 bit instead of 8 bit, the rear light cluster was changed to round lights power was upped on nearly all models to 265 bhp except the touring x.

post 96 touring x models maybe on the others also cannot confirm at the mo that the chassis was strengthened and road holding was greatly improved.

October 1997 â€" January 1999

mazda did a ltd edition model called the rs-r which was a fancier version of the type r-s these were only available in yellow or black. These had the same wheels as they type r-s but were sprayed black from manufacture. I can\'t remember if it was from late 95 or only from late 98/99 onwards the type rb had a auto model also as 255bhp but manual as 265 bhp.

January 1999 â€" March 2002

the models the turbo was upgraded so was the ecu boost was increased exhaust back pressure was reduced by 10%
the rear spoiler and front end were changed bhp was increased on type r type rs type rz to 280 bhp the rb was still 265bhp the rb-s was the same but a little sportier, the rb 4spd auto was still 255. New colour was added mica blue and a creamy white for the rz model which came with red interior with red stitching white dials, all post 99 models had boost gauge which earlier models didn\'t, the very latest models that were made were the

spirit r models a being the top b next then c which was also available as an auto, a new colour was added also gunmetal grey.

[dobo]

I am a newbie so please be kind, i have spent the last 2 weeks searching for infomation about Rx-7\'s found this website, others on google and infomation on wickipeida. A friend of mine had one and i loved it but i was only 18 at the time now 20 nearly 21 i have found i can insure a UK spec turbo 3rd gen for not much more than my current car.
so my question is does any one have more infomation about the UK cars(what are the differances in engine/general car spec) as there is little i can find anywhere and i dont know which infomation follows through the whole range and which is specific to each. also if anyone knows of any UK ones for sale please can then let me know dobo1987@hotmail.com
thanks

[Alex T]

they are harder find, and for ones that are in good condition, also fetch far better money than imports.
Watch out for rust, as they have been in this country the whole of their lives!

[dobo]

there is this one on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130161186986&sspagename=ADME:X:RTQ:UK:11
which has recently had engine rebuild but i dont know if the 500 mile round trip is worth it as it doesnt sound in to good a condition
thanks Alex for the quick response

[Alex T]

yes, the red dont really like the sun if not well kept ether, as can be seen with that one really. Alot of reds are perfect though, dont get me wrong..
Mines red, and its mint. Re-done (in Kandy) nearly 2yrs ago, but I polish it and keep it in a garage at all times.

You want to ask him who/what company did the rebuild too.

[peterwolds]

Just looked on fleabay - seller added today wont start may just be flooded be careful,as above find who did rebuild

[dobo]

emailed him and this was his reasponse.
"rebuild was done at chip tuing scotland in lanark 60k rebuild, street ported valves, rebuild crank shaft, crack and pressure tested. dont know much more about the car only had it since sat and cant get insurance so selling it on "
i think ill leave this one its bit far for me to travel for one that doesnt sound to good.

[rico2k_uk]

i got a uk spec going for sale..

[nick english]

I am a newbie so please be kind, i have spent the last 2 weeks searching for infomation about Rx-7\'s found this website, others on google and infomation on wickipeida. A friend of mine had one and i loved it but i was only 18 at the time now 20 nearly 21 i have found i can insure a UK spec turbo 3rd gen for not much more than my current car.
so my question is does any one have more infomation about the UK cars(what are the differances in engine/general car spec) as there is little i can find anywhere and i dont know which infomation follows through the whole range and which is specific to each. also if anyone knows of any UK ones for sale please can then let me know dobo1987@hotmail.com
thanks

rico2k uk may have a uk spec for sale,see this thread
http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43262