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. |
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— In-game Showcase (3DO)
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“ | 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. |
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— In-game Showcase (DOS, PlayStation, Saturn, and Special Edition)
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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
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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"
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 | ||||
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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.
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
Top Speed 7.5
Acceleration 7.9
Handling 7.7
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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.
Top Speed 3.0
Acceleration 5.1
Handling 6.6
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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.
Top Speed 3.2
Acceleration 6.2
Handling 6.9
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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
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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.
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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
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
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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[]
Mazda | |
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Furai | Concept '08 |
Mazda3 | 2.0L '04 (BK) · Mazdaspeed3 '06 (BK) |
MX-5 | 1.8L '96 (NA) · 1.8L '99 (NB) · 2.0L '09 (NC) · 2.0L '15 (ND) |
RX-7 | Turbo-II '91 (FC) · FD '95 (FD3S S6) · FD '99 (FD3S S8) · RZ '98 (FD3S S8) · Spirit R '02 (FD3S S8) |
RX-8 | Coupe '04 (SE3P) · Coupe '06 (SE3P) · Coupe '09 (R3) · Spirit R '11 (R3) |
Need for Speed: Underground - Vehicles | |
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Cars | Acura Integra Type-R · Acura RSX Type-S · Dodge Neon · Ford Focus ZX3 · Honda Civic Si · Honda S2000 · Hyundai Tiburon GT V6 · Mazda MX-5 · Mazda RX-7 · Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX · Mitsubishi Lancer ES · Nissan 240SX SE · Nissan 350Z · Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V · Nissan Skyline R34 GTR · Peugeot 206 · Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS · Toyota Celica GT-S · Toyota Supra · Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0L |
Traffic | Ambulance* · Coach* · Coupe* · Extra-Long Wheelbase Van · Fire Truck* · Hatchback 1* · Hatchback 2* · Minivan* · Parcel Van · Pickup Truck · Sedan 1* · Sedan 2 · SUV · Taxi 1* · Taxi 2 |
*unused traffic |
Need for Speed: Underground 2 - Vehicles | |
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Cars | Acura RSX* · Audi A3 · Audi TT · Ford Focus · Ford Mustang GT · Honda Civic Si* · Hyundai Tiburon GT · Infiniti G35 · Lexus IS 300 · Mazda MX-5 · Mazda RX-7 · Mazda RX-8 · Mitsubishi 3000GT · Mitsubishi Eclipse · Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII · Nissan 240SX · Nissan 350Z · Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V · Nissan Skyline GT-R · Peugeot 106** · Peugeot 206 · Pontiac GTO · Subaru Impreza WRX · Toyota Celica · Toyota Corolla · Toyota Supra · Vauxhall Corsa 1.8** · Volkswagen Golf GTI |
SUV | Cadillac Escalade · Hummer H2 · Lincoln Navigator |
Traffic | Ambulance*** · Coach*** · Coupe · Extra-Long Wheelbase Van · Fire Truck*** · Hatchback 1 · Hatchback 2 · Minivan · Parcel Van · Pickup Truck · Sedan 1 · Sedan 2 · SUV · Taxi 1 · Taxi 2 |
*NTSC release, **PAL release, ***unused traffic |