The One thousand nine hundred eighty five marks the ultimate year of first-generation Industry for Mazda's iconic sports machine, the RX-7. The rotary engine-powered coupe had enjoyed vast sales easy street worldwide owing to its introduction in 1979. Buyers loved the RX-7's low weight, impartial handling and hard-revving, unconventional Engine.
Engines
The RX-7's defining aspect is its Felix Wankel-designed rotary engine, which unlike traditional piston engines uses a triangular rotor rotating on a Hand-bill axis. Its Glimmer plugs inflame the air-fuel concoction at Everyone intake Harbour in progression, spinning the rotor to create capability. Two rotary engines were available in 1985: the 101-horsepower carbureted 12A and the 135-horsepower fuel-injected 13B.
Drivetrain
The One thousand nine hundred eighty five RX-7 models featured a front-mid engine delineation and rear-wheel propel.Two standard trim levels were available for 1985. The base "S" model used the older 12A engine and had drum brakes in the rear. The higher trim level, the RX-7 GSL-SE, used the more powerful 13B engine, also adding four-wheel disc brakes, limited slip differential and an upgraded interior.
Two transmissions were available: a five-speed manual and a four-speed automatic. Steering was recirculating ball, changed to rack-and-pinion in later models. Curb weight was approximately 2,450 lbs., dependent on trim level.
