Honda achieved this aim by using the powerful 3.0 litre 24 valve VTEC V6 engine, which incorporated innovative variable valve timing. This two seater mid-engine sports car was more reliable and exceeded the performance of its Italian rivals more expensive models despite its lower price. The first generation Honda NSX bucked the trend of low-budget JDM cars as it was designed to compete against Ferrari’s high performance models of the time and was marketed as the first “everyday supercar.” Want to see a tuned RX-7 out in the wild? Check out “Rotary” Ricks stunning Mazda RX-7 in this full Drifted feature. Still a little too expensive? This Jada Toys Fast & Furious 1:32 scale die cast car offers great value for money. If you’re a Mazda RX7 fan but can’t get your hands on the real thing, there’s a great selection of smaller, more affordable options,įor those that are keen to get sideways, the RX-7 1/10 scale Tamiya TT-02D drift spec car kit will be the ultimate choice.Īlternatively, if you’re after a cheaper RC alternative, check out this replica of Han’s Fast & Furious RC drift car. In Britain, sales were initially slow but a price drop and word of mouth recommendations led to a surge in interest and the RX-7 became so popular that there were more parallel and grey market models brought into the country than Mazda UK had ever imported before. As the engine size was below 1.5 litres, this made the annual road tax more affordable whilst still offering more power than traditional inline engines. The Mazda RX-7 became a key JDM car because the engine gave a financial benefit to its Japanese owners. Its innovative construction made it easy to handle and a joy to drive. The twin rotors gave it a wealth of torque throughout the entire rev range. The car accelerated from 0-62 mph in 5.9 seconds, achieving a top speed of 155mph. The compact rotary engine was housed behind the front axle, which gave the vehicle a 50/50 front and rear weight balance combined with a low centre of gravity. It was the first ever mass-produced sequential twin-turbocharger system to come from Japan. The RX-7 was noted for its lightweight construction and unique twin turbo-chargers. ![]() ![]() The FD was the third generation of the legendary Mazda RX7, this stylish front-engine rear wheel drive sports car attracted a huge following due to its sleek design and powerful performance.
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