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.
Technical Specifications
Production Variant Timeline
6 factory variants produced across the FD3S lifecycle, from launch spec to final special editions.
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.
Series 7
1995-08~16,000 built- Revised ECU
- Strengthened transmission
- US final sales ended 1995
Mid-cycle revision.
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.
Spirit R Type A
20021,500 built- 280 hp
- Recaro seats
- 17-inch BBS
- Carbon exhaust
The ultimate send-off for the FD.
Spirit R Type B
2002Limited built- Type A spec
- Rear seats for daily use
Practical variant of the Type A.
Spirit R Type C
2002Limited built- Automatic transmission
- Final production
Automatic version of the final edition.
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.
| Date | Variant | Sale 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.
Build Packages (2)
Compatible Parts (24)
Boundary
Boundary Billet Oil Pump (13B)
$349.00
2 suppliers
Walbro
Walbro 255LPH Fuel Pump
$73.66
9 suppliers
Goopy
Goopy Performance 3mm Apex Seals (13B)
$249.00
2 suppliers
DeatschWerks
DeatschWerks 850cc Primary Injectors (13B)
$329.00
2 suppliers
Racing Beat
Racing Beat REV Intake (FD)
$229.00
2 suppliers
🇺🇸 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.