Mazda RX-7 (FD) (Series 6)

1995 Mazda RX-7 (FD3S) (Series 6)
Mazda 1995  Japan
Engine
1.3L Twin-Turbo Rotary (13B-REW)
255 bhp (190 kW) @ 6500 rpm
216 lb⋅ft (293 N·m) @ 5000 rpm
Performance
Top Speed	155 mph (249 km/h)
Top Speed	155 mph (249 km/h)
0-60 mph	5.5 secs.
0-60 mph	5.5 secs.
Transmission	5-speed Manual
Transmission	5-speed Manual
Kerb Weight	1,310 kg (2,888 lbs)
Kerb Weight	1,310 kg (2,888 lbs)
Layout
Front-Engine, Rear-wheel drive

The 1995 Mazda RX-7 (FD3S) (Series 6), also known as Ẽfini RX-7, is a rotary engine powered sports car, which was produced from 1992 to 2002.

It succeeded the Mazda RX-7 FC and consisted of the Series 6 (1992 to 1995), Series 7 (1996 to 1998), and Series 8 (1999 to 2002) model generations.

The Series 6 was the most successful car in terms of sales, as it was exported worldwide. In some countries such as Germany, the Series 6 was the only model to be exported due to new emission regulations.

The Series 7 featured minor engine changes and was only sold in right-hand drive.

The Series 8 was updated with a new body kit, spoiler, tail lights, and upgraded turbochargers. The Type RZ and Spirit R were limited edition versions of the Series 8.

It was universally praised by critics, because of its rotary engine, which is unusual for cars and is noted for being powerful, thanks to a twin-turbo system.

It is also a popular car in pop culture with its frequent appearances in racing games and action movies, and has been successful in drift motorsport as well.

Games

The Need for Speed

The RX-7 appears in The Need for Speed.

In all releases, following the 3DO original release, it is grouped in Class C alongside the Acura NSX and Toyota Supra Turbo. It has the best handling of its class.

It can only be selected with a yellow body colour although, in the PlayStation and Sega Saturn releases, it can appear in green when driven by A.I. and split-screen opponents.

Description

“	The small size of the RX-7's power plant allows the overall car size to be small and lightweight. The RX-7 is second only to the Viper in its race car-like feel. It is slightly more tail-happy than many of the others, but extremely stable under braking even in a turn, thanks to well-thought-out passive steer suspension geometries.	”
— In-game Showcase (3DO)

“	Lightweight, powerful, and shapely, the RX-7 is a driver's car that's also a treat for the eyes. The world's only Wankel-powered sports car boasts 255 horsepower and a curb weight of just 2850 pounds, making it the lightest of the group. This power to weight ratio generates forceful acceleration and an extremely nimble handling feel. The RX-7's cockpit wraps tightly around two occupants, with room under the rear hatch for just a weekend's worth of luggage. Wheel hop off the line hinders drag strip starts, but once under way the RX-7 is explosively fast. The transition from primary to secondary turbo operation is hardly noticeable. Handling is extremely responsive, and with 0.94 G of lateral grip and only slight body roll, the RX-7 is second only to the Viper in its racecar-like feel. Stopping is equally impressive, with 11.6-inch rotors front and rear, although this ABS-assisted sports car doesn't quite achieve the braking brilliance of the NSX or Porsche. At the RX-7's heart is a two-rotor, 255 horsepower Wankel engine, fortified by a twin-turbocharger system that transitions from primary to secondary turbo at about 4500 RPM. The RX-7's unit body is of steel, with an aluminum hood and minimized glass area for weight reduction. Further use of aluminum is found in the links of the RX-7's four-wheel independent suspension to lower unsprung weight for improved handling.	”
— In-game Showcase (DOS, PlayStation, Saturn, and Special Edition)

Need for Speed: Underground

The 1995 RX-7 appears in Need for Speed: Underground.

Stock

Acceleration 2.3 Top Speed 3.9 Handling 3.1

The stock RX-7 is unlocked upon the player winning event #73: "Drift for Fifth" in Underground Mode and is priced at 30,000 Bank.

Once unlocked, it can be selected for use in Underground Mode, Quick Race, or multiplayer and can be customised.

Kurt's

Kurt, a member of The Eastsiders, drives a custom RX-7 in Underground Mode from event #95: "Kurt's Killer Ride", having swapped from his Acura RSX introduced in event #32: "World of Hurt".

His car pre-set cannot be unlocked by the player.

"Underground"

Acceleration 6.2 Top Speed 6.4 Handling 5.8

The "Underground" RX-7 pre-set is only available for use in unranked multiplayer events.

Need for Speed: Underground 2

The RX-7 appears in Need for Speed: Underground 2 and is unlocked after completing URL event 10 during Stage 4 of the career.

It possesses excellent handling and is a considerably agile car due to its light weight and compact size, making it ideal for Drift events.

Unlock	Complete URL Race 10 in Stage 4
	0 - 60 mph	0 - 100 mph	Top Speed	Torque	Power
Stock	4.90 seconds	12.92 seconds	155.0 mph (249 km/h)	215.9 ft-lb	255.7 bhp
Fully Upgraded	3.12 seconds	8.53 seconds	213.0 mph (343 km/h)	291.3 ft-lb	441.6 bhp

Need for Speed: Underground Rivals

The RX-7 appears in Need for Speed: Underground Rivals and can be purchased for $34,000.

Need for Speed: Most Wanted

The RX-7 appears in Need for Speed: Most Wanted.

It is able to reach a slightly higher top speed than most Japanese sports cars. Because of its low weight, it has great handling, making it more useful in race events rather than pursuits.

Stock

The stock RX-7 is unlocked through the Career mode upon the player defeating Blacklist Rival #9: Eugene "Earl" James.

Upon being unlocked, it can be purchased in the Career mode from a Car Lot for 31,000 cash, and it can be selected for customisation in My Cars.

Defeat Blacklist #9: "Earl" Stock Cost: 31,000 Top Speed 4.3 Acceleration 3.9 Handling 3.3

Challenge Series

A custom RX-7 is offered in the Challenge Series and can be driven in two events:

• #33 - Tollbooth Time Trial: Complete "Hwy 201 & Forest" in less than three minutes and thirty seconds.
• #34 - Roadblocks: Dodge eight police roadblocks in a Heat Level 3 pursuit and evade.

It can not be unlocked for use in any events or game modes outside of its two Challenge Series events.

Challenge Series vehicle Preset Top Speed 7.5 Acceleration 7.9 Handling 7.7

Need for Speed: Carbon

The RX-7 appears in Need for Speed: Carbon as a tier 2 tuner class car.

It has great acceleration and top speed, and offers impressive handling performance, but might be less effective in pursuits.

Stock

The stock RX-7 is unlocked for purchase in the Career mode upon the player defeating Kenji in the "Boss Race: Canyon Duel" event in Downtown Palmont.

Once unlocked, it can be purchased from any Car Lot for 65,000 cash.

Tuner Tier 2 Stock: 65,000 cash Top Speed 3.0 Acceleration 5.1 Handling 6.6

Custom (Kenji's)

Kenji's custom RX-7 can be unlocked for use in the Career mode, and in Quick Race, by winning its pink slip from the selection of Boss Bonus Cards offered to the player upon defeating him.

Tuner Tier 2 Custom Top Speed 3.2 Acceleration 6.2 Handling 6.9

Need for Speed: ProStreet

The RX-7 appears in Need for Speed: ProStreet as a tier 2 vehicle with a price tag of $21,000.

It has good acceleration and handling, therefore, it is best used for Drift and Grip events, although it can be made useful for Speed Challenges with upgrades.

Aki Kimura's

Aki Kimura, the Drift King, drives an RX-7 with a drift blueprint and a Touge Union livery.

Need for Speed: Undercover

The RX-7 appears in Need for Speed: Undercover as a tier 3 vehicle with a price tag of $72,000. It is unlocked upon completing the Job - Nick of Time. It appears in the PlayStation 2 and Wii releases with a price tag of $41,000.

It is notable for its quick acceleration and high top speed. It can reach 160 mph (257 km/h) in stock form and 209 mph (337 km/h) when fully upgraded. It also handles well in corners.

Battle Machine

The Battle Machine RX-7 is unlocked upon completing the first 30 events of the Challenge Series Expansion.

Need for Speed: World

The RX-7 was made available in Need for Speed: World during the Taiwan closed test session on October 14, 2009 as a tier 2 car. Since August 22, 2012, it has been featured as a D class car.

Performance-wise, it is one of the best class D cars. Its handling is excellent due to its light weight and responsive steering. Acceleration is also up to par with heavier and more powerful cars.

It is a superb choice for every race and does not show any disadvantages in low heat level pursuit events, but in higher heat levels, against heavier police vehicles, the RX-7 feels less capable.

0 E 250 251 D 400 401 C 500 501 B 600 601 A 750 751 S 1000 387614
Stock: 387 (D class)	Maximum: 614 (A class)

Blue

The Blue style is a stock speedboost car that costs 2300. It was made available on December 16, 2010.

387  292  421  449 Standard 2300

White

The White style is a rotationally available stock cash car that costs 700,000, and was initially released on October 14, 2009 as part of the Taiwan closed test session.

Before August 22, 2012, it could only be purchased if the player was at Driver Level 10 or above and cost 60,000.

387  292  421  449 Standard 700,000

"Sidetep" (Speedboost)

The "Sidestep" style is a rental car that can be leased for 150. It was made available on July 27, 2010.

It is fitted with various Street quality performance parts from different manufacturers, and a selection of aftermarket parts.

439  381  484  352 Rental 150

"Sidestep" (Cash)

The "Sidestep" style is a previous rental only car that can be purchased for 300,000. It was made available on June 1, 2015 as part of the End of the World event.

It is fitted with various Street quality performance parts from different manufacturers, and a selection of aftermarket parts.

439  381  484  352 Rental 300,000

"Battle Machine"

The "Battle Machine" style is a Need for Speed classic car that costs 2600. It was released on April 19, 2011.

Before August 22, 2012, it could be purchased if the player was at Driver Level 22 or above and cost 300,000.

It is fitted with tuned quality Gromlen performance parts, 2-star Skill Mods, and a selection of aftermarket parts. It is based on the Battle Machine Mazda RX-7 featured on the cover art of Need for Speed: ProStreet.

534  551  595  456 NFS Classic 2600

Need for Speed: Shift

The RX-7 appears in Need for Speed: Shift as a tier 2 vehicle with a price tag of $65,000 and a car rating of 5.60. It is unlocked it upon collecting 30 stars.

Power availability is mostly sufficient in every gear. It stops and steers well because of its outstanding grip performance, making it capable of keeping up with similarly ranged vehicles in most race events and is one of the best cars for drifting.

Shift 2: Unleashed

The RX-7 appears in Shift 2: Unleashed as a Retro Road vehicle with a price of $24,800. It has an overall performance rating of D 440 and a handling rating of 2.80.

Need for Speed: Edge

The RX-7 FD 1995 appears in Need for Speed: Edge with an A class performance rating.

A 530 Requires 100 blueprints to produce Top Speed 532 Acceleration 519 Nitro Capacity 541 Strength 350 Durability 361

Trivia

• In The Need for Speed, the RX-7 does not have a rear spoiler.
• In the Underground Series and Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005), the RX-7 has taillights fitted to earlier 1991 - 1995 models.
• Promotional videos and screenshots of Need for Speed: ProStreet feature the RX-7 with a body kit that doesn't appear in-game.
• Aki Kimura's RX-7 appears in the demo release of Need for Speed: ProStreet.
• It appears on the box art of the Nintendo DS release of Need for Speed: ProStreet.

Gallery

The Need for Speed
Stock
(3DO)

TNFS Car Showcase - Mazda RX-7

The Need for Speed
Showcase

Need for Speed: Underground
Stock 

[Rear]

Need for Speed: Underground
Kurt's 

[Rear]

Need for Speed: Underground
"Underground" 

[Rear]

Need for Speed: Underground
Stock
(Game Boy Advance)

Need for Speed: Underground 2
Stock 

[Rear]

Need for Speed: Underground Rivals
Stock
(PlayStation Portable)

Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005)
Stock

Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005)
Challenge Series

Need for Speed: Carbon
Stock

Need for Speed: Carbon
Kenji's

Need for Speed: Carbon
Challenge Series

Need for Speed: ProStreet
Stock

Need for Speed: ProStreet
Aki Kimura's

Need for Speed: ProStreet
Bonus (Drift)

Need For Speed Pro Street - Noise Bomb organization - Aki Kimura

Need for Speed: ProStreet
Drift King

Need for Speed: ProStreet
Stock
(PlayStation Portable)

Need for Speed: Undercover
Stock

Need for Speed: Undercover
"Battlemachine"

Need for Speed: Undercover
Bonus

Need for Speed: Undercover
Stock
(PlayStation 2 / Wii)

Need for Speed: Undercover
Custom
(PlayStation 2 / Wii)

Need for Speed: World
Blue

Need for Speed: World
White

Need for Speed: World
"Battle Machine"

Need for Speed: World
"Sidestep"

Need for Speed: Shift
Stock

Need for Speed: Shift
Stock
(Promotional Image)

Shift 2: Unleashed
Stock

Shift 2: Unleashed
Works Converted

Shift 2: Unleashed
Stock
(Promotional Image)

Need for Speed: Edge
Stock

Need for Speed: Edge
Stock
(Promotional Image)