You hear endless myths about the Mazda RX-7, from breathless praise of its “magic” to horror stories about blown apex seals.
In the early '90s, Mazda's rotary-powered RX-7 was the quintessential Japanese two-seat sports car. But then the Miata ...
Different sports cars, different powertrains, same enthusiastic spirit—and we can't wait. At Mazda, the desire for a Mazda RX-7 successor is there. The Iconic SP concept is the blueprint, too, and a ...
Tyler began his love for the automotive world from in front of a television screen, playing games like Gran Turismo and Need For Speed. While cars have always been his passion, he pivoted towards ...
The Mazda Iconic SP concept of the 2023 Japan Mobility Show was the sign of a new Mazda sports car that we’ve been awaiting for a decade—no, two. The Wankel rotary-powered, popup headlight-equipped ...
The R130 was a very rare model, produced for only three years and with fewer than 1,000 units built. It was also notable as the only front-wheel-drive Mazda model powered by a rotary engine until the ...
Chris Bruce has worked in the automotive industry since 2011 and has written thousands of stories about cars, motorsports, and motorcycles in that time. He has written for Autoblog, Autoviva, CarFax, ...
One of the most important factors of a true driver's car is the noise it makes. Most engine notes can be described by a growl or a hum. But the engine in the Mazda RX-7 sounds like a nest of angry ...
Hybrids got a whole lot more interesting this week when Toyota, Subaru and Mazda announced they were working together to keep the combustion flame alive, but make it burn more cleanly. Ordinarily, ...
"I really can't remember having any issues with this car." Yeah . . . when was the last time you heard someone with a Mazda RX-7 say that? Or better yet, someone with a rotary motor? It isn't any ...
The first-generation FA Mazda RX-7 is a landmark vehicle. Why? Because it was the first time that many North Americans got a good look at Mazda's flagship rotary engine. It may not have been the first ...
Today's Nice Price or No Dice RX-7 is a time warp both in condition and in the fact that it has a Wankel rotary engine nestled behind its pointy prow. Let's see if its price is equally old-school. I ...