MazdaThe Mazda RX-7 1st Gen was offered from 1978 – 1985 as a sports-coupe. This generation spans 4 variants, with power ranging from 104 to 163 hp.
Performance Pick
Mazda RX-7 Savanna RX-7 Turbo
163 hp · 0-60 in 7.1s · 15.8 mpg
Practicality Pick
Mazda RX-7 Savanna RX-7
104 hp · 0-60 in 9.2s · 23.1 mpg
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Tech Specs Summary
Top Speed118 – 130 mph
0-60 mph7.1 – 9.2 s
Power104 – 163 hp
Economy16 – 23 mpg
Weight2,304 – 2,381 lbs
Timeline
Production years of each variant — click a bar for full specs
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
Variants (4)
Sports CoupeGasolineMazda1978–1981
RX-7
Savanna RX-7
$20,000 – $30,000
104
hp
4
seats
23.1
mpg
Sports CoupeGasolineMazda1981–1984
RX-7
Savanna RX-7
$22,000 – $35,000
113
hp
4
seats
21
mpg
Sports CoupeGasolineMazda1983–1985
RX-7
Savanna RX-7 Turbo
$22,000 – $35,000
163
hp
4
seats
15.8
mpg
Sports CoupeGasolineMazda1984–1985
RX-7
Savanna RX-7 SE
$25,000 – $35,000
135
hp
4
seats
19.2
mpg