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MazdaFD3S1992–2002US Legal

Mazda RX-7

The rotary masterpiece. The FD RX-7 with its sequential twin-turbo 13B-REW is one of the most beautiful and capable JDM sports cars ever made. Sub-1300kg with 50/50 weight distribution.

276 hp
1310 kg
RWD
Mazda RX-7 FD3S
Specifications

Technical Specifications

Engine Code13B-REW
Variants

Production Variant Timeline

6 factory variants produced across the FD3S lifecycle, from launch spec to final special editions.

  1. Series 6 (Original)

    1991-12~20,000 built
    • 13B-REW sequential twin-turbo
    • 255 PS
    • Type R/RS/R-II trims

    The original FD launch spec.

  2. Series 7

    1995-08~16,000 built
    • Revised ECU
    • Strengthened transmission
    • US final sales ended 1995

    Mid-cycle revision.

  3. Series 8

    1999-01~25,000 built
    • 280 PS boost
    • 17-inch wheels
    • Revised turbos
    • Type RS-R, Bathurst X

    Final revision before production ended.

  4. Spirit R Type A

    20021,500 built
    • 280 hp
    • Recaro seats
    • 17-inch BBS
    • Carbon exhaust

    The ultimate send-off for the FD.

  5. Spirit R Type B

    2002Limited built
    • Type A spec
    • Rear seats for daily use

    Practical variant of the Type A.

  6. Spirit R Type C

    2002Limited built
    • Automatic transmission
    • Final production

    Automatic version of the final edition.

Market

Auction History & Market Values

Recent public auction results for the Mazda RX-7 across Bring a Trailer, RM Sotheby's, Bonhams, and other major houses. Tracks collector demand trends over time.

Record Sale
$180,000
Spirit R Type A · Bring a Trailer
Average Sale
$117,000
Across 4 tracked sales
Latest Result
$125,000
2024-03 · RM Sotheby's
DateVariantSale Price
2024-03
Series 8 Type RS
RM Sotheby's
Upgraded 280 PS specification.
$125,000
2023-09
Spirit R Type A
Bring a Trailer
Final edition with original seats and paint.
$180,000
2023-04
Series 8
Bonhams
JDM Series 8 with MFD intact.
$78,000
2022-11
Series 6 Type R
Bring a Trailer
Early Series 6 with original 13B-REW.
$85,000

Auction data compiled from public sale results at Bring a Trailer, RM Sotheby's, Barrett-Jackson, Bonhams, and BH Auction. Prices shown are final hammer prices.

Parts

Compatible Parts (24)

🇺🇸 US Import Status

The Mazda RX-7 is currently legal to import to the United States under the 25-year exemption rule. Vehicles manufactured in 1992 or earlier may be imported without DOT/EPA modifications.

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