1986, 1987, 1988, 1989
MSRP:$17,000 – $25,000
The Mazda RX-7 S marked the arrival of the second-generation RX-7, bringing a more modern sports-coupe design while retaining Mazda’s distinctive rotary-engine philosophy. Its sleek two-door body, four-seat 2+2 layout and front-mounted engine gave it a more refined character than the original RX-7, while rear-wheel drive preserved the engaging driving balance enthusiasts expected. The FC generation also brought a more mature and sophisticated approach to Mazda’s lightweight rotary sports-car formula.
The 1986–1989 Mazda RX-7 S uses a naturally aspirated 1.3-liter Rotary 2 producing 148 hp and 134 lb-ft of torque. A five-speed manual transmission sends power to the rear wheels, with 0–60 mph taking 8.1 seconds and 0–62 mph taking 8.4 seconds. Top speed reaches 130 mph, giving the RX-7 S an appealing combination of rotary-engine character, rear-wheel-drive balance and classic sports-coupe performance.
Medium CoupeGasolineGT 2.2
$17,000 – $20,000
134
hp
5
seats
26.1
mpg
Sports CoupeGasoline$20,000 – $30,000
160
hp
4
seats
22.4
mpg
Sports CoupeGasolineMatra Murena S
$21,000 – $24,000
140
hp
3
seats
16.8
mpg
Compact CoupéGasoline1.7 Quadrifoglio Verde
$13,000 – $17,000
118
hp
5
seats
28.6
mpg
Sports CoupeGasoline$30,000 – $40,000
135
hp
2
seats
20
mpg
Medium CoupeGasolineEX 2.0i 16v
$10,000 – $15,000
135
hp
4
seats
26.4
mpg
Sports CoupeGasoline1.6i
$23,000 – $26,000
105
hp
2
seats
35.6
mpg
Sports CoupeGasoline350i Fixed head
$32,000 – $35,000
196
hp
2
seats
18.2
mpg
