Mazda RX-7 FC3S
Rotary twin-turbo. Featherweight. Untouchable.
12 reviewers · 43 videos · 5 hours watched · 2 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on daily drivability.
across 12 reviewers
"it's proven to be a super comfortable Drive thus far"
TFLnow · ▶ 1:24"it takes a lot of attention... you have to choke it let the engine warm up... you have to premix it at the gas station"
ShootingCars · ▶ 5:34Performance
3.5/512 of 12 reviewersstrong consensus“the 13B really wakes up the vehicle it gives you a very analog feel to the car”
positive · ShootingCars · ▶ 10:28“with this long gearing definitely making the car feel a little bit more sluggish than it would otherwise”
Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 3:38“I'm doing 80 miles an hour... no problem whatsoever 80 miles an hour”
positive · TFLnow · ▶ 5:44Handling
4.5/512 of 12 reviewersconsensus“Tons of grip from this front end for the period. This thing handles just awesome.”
positive · TheTopher · ▶ 2:00“front end of this car is the most impressive part”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 5:02“I've never driven a car that handles better than an RX7 they're just that's just where they're most comfortable is in the corners”
positive · ShootingCars · ▶ 2:36Fun to drive
4.5/512 of 12 reviewersstrong consensus“it's raw it's unforgiving... but it's brutal it's honest it's that friend that tells you how it is”
positive · ShootingCars · ▶ 10:59“I'm Blown Away”
positive · Tedward · ▶ 9:05“it's just so much fun so raw”
positive · TheTopher · ▶ 6:32Daily drivability
3.5/512 of 12 reviewerssplit“it's proven to be a super comfortable Drive thus far”
positive · TFLnow · ▶ 1:24“its everyday attributes are even more so. With the shock control in normal, the ride is very smooth.”
positive · MotorWeek · ▶ 5:02“it takes a lot of attention... you have to choke it let the engine warm up... you have to premix it at the gas station”
critical · ShootingCars · ▶ 5:34Value
4.0/512 of 12 reviewersstrong consensus“The all-out RX-7 GXL is priced, before dealer add-ons, at $16,645. That's over six grand less than a 944.”
positive · MotorWeek · ▶ 7:30“can be had for what now is somewhat reasonable money”
positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 2:01“as long as you got a little bit deep of pockets I think you'll really enjoy it”
ShootingCars · ▶ 11:50Hear it in the reviewer’s words
- Car and Driver
From the Archive: 1993 Mazda RX-7 Goes Pure Sports Car
◆Worth itThe 1993 RX-7 appears to be a highly capable, pure sports car that successfully returns the nameplate to its performance roots.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts seeking a dedicated, high-performance two-seat sports car.
- Watch out
- Limited luggage space with Bose audio · Controversial chrome instrument bezels · Strict equipment packages with no substitutions
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