The 2002 Mazda RX-7 Spirit R (Type A) (FD3S) (Series 8) is a limited edition trim released as part of the FD's final year of production.
It was only made available in Japan, making it exclusively right-hand drive.
Spirit R RX-7s were released by Mazda in three different type variations: A, B, and C. A is a 2 seater with a 5-speed manual gearbox, B is a 2+2 seater with a 5-speed manual gearbox, and C is a 2+2 seater with a 4-speed automatic gearbox.
The Spirit R trim was limited to 1,500 units and ran from April 2002 to August 2002; of which 1,000 Type A variants were made with Type B and C variants making up the remaining 500 produced. 700 of those produced were adorned in an exclusive body colour - Titanium Grey.
Components equipped to the Spirit R Type A include forged 17" BBS wheels, Bilstein suspension components, Recaro red bucket seats, red brake calipers, an adjustable spoiler, and drill vented disc brakes.
Games[]
Need for Speed (2015)[]
The RX-7 Spirit R Type A can be purchased for 
25,800 in Need for Speed (2015).
| 0 - 60 mph | 1/4 Mile | Top Speed | Power | |
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| Stock | 04.92 seconds | 13.36 seconds @ 111 mph (179 km/h) | 159 mph (256 km/h) | 276 hp |
| Fully Upgraded | 02.26 seconds | 09.20 seconds @ 162 mph (261 km/h) | 229 mph (369 km/h) | 886 hp |
Need for Speed: Payback[]
The RX-7 Spirit R was confirmed to appear in Need for Speed: Payback following a brief appearance in the Welcome to Fortune Valley trailer[1] released on September 26, 2017.
It was not available for use on release, and was only made available as an Abandoned Car with the Speedcross Update[2] on December 19, 2017.
Stock
The stock RX-7 Spirit R is unlocked for purchase from the drag, drift, off-road, race, and runner class dealerships for 
84,350 upon completing the "Same Crew, New Wheels" mission in Chapter 1: "Ignition".
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Complete the "Same Crew, New Wheels" mission in Chapter 1: "Ignition"
Purchase from an available Dealership
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Stock: LV 156
Max: LV 399
 Horsepower: 276 bhp
Top Speed: 159 mph (256 km/h)
 0 - 60: 4.80 secs.
1/4 Mile: 13.20 secs.
 N2O Capacity: 3.2
N2O Power: 3.2
 Airtime: 4.5
Landing: 3.6
 Braking Response: 4.9
Braking Power: 4.7
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Abandoned
The "Abandoned" RX-7 Spirit R is unlocked upon successfully delivering it to Rav at his airfield during its rotation period as an abandoned car rumour. It has only been made available as a drag, drift, or race class car.
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Stock: LV 172
Max: LV 399
Horsepower: 311 bhp
Top Speed: 163 mph (262 km/h)
0 - 60: 4.40 secs.
1/4 Mile: 12.70 secs.
N2O Capacity: 3.2
N2O Power: 3.2
Airtime: 4.5
Landing: 3.6
Braking Response: 4.9
Braking Power: 4.7
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Need for Speed: Heat[]
The RX-7 Spirit R '02 appears in Need for Speed: Heat following its brief appearance in the official reveal trailer, which was released on August 14, 2019,[3] and appears in the NFS: Heat Studio app as part of container 2, which was released on August 27, 2019.
Stock
The stock RX-7 Spirit R '02 is unlocked for purchase from the car dealer for 
59,500 upon reaching Reputation Level 4
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It has a customisation rating of nine and can be equipped with performance parts.
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Unlocked at
 LVL 4
 14459,500POWER 1.1
HIGH SPEED 1.8
ACCELERATION 2.3
NITROUS 2.0
HORSEPOWER [bhp] 276
0-60 MPH [s] 4.80
MAX TORQUE [ft-lb] 232
TOP SPEED [mph] 159
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| Customisation (Rating: 9/10) | ||
Engine Swaps (8 Available)
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Need for Speed: Unbound[]
The RX-7 Spirit R (2002) appears in Need for Speed: Unbound as part of Volume 1 following a car list article published on October 6, 2022 to the official Need for Speed website.[4][5]
Stock
The stock RX-7 Spirit R can be purchased from the "Buy Stock" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage for $59,500 and has a Tier B 155 performance rating.
Story[]
It is unlocked for purchase in the Story mode upon the player completing the "Prologue" and reaching Sunday, Week 1.
Lakeshore Online[]
It is unlocked for purchase in Lakeshore Online mode upon the player finishing 30 Tier B playlists in any position using any Mazda vehicle.
Custom
The custom RX-7 Spirit R can be purchased from the "Buy Custom" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage for $250,000 and has a Tier S 324 performance rating.
Story & Lakeshore Online[]
It is unlocked for purchase in both the Story mode and Lakeshore Online mode upon the player completing the "Spirited Away" Rydells Rides mission during the Thursday day session in Week 1 of the Story mode.
"Legendary Custom"
The Mazda RX-7 Spirit R "Legendary Custom" is a custom car included with the Robojets Swag Pack released with Volume 3 on June 20, 2023.
It can be purchased from the "Buy Stock" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage for $59,500 and has a Tier B 155 performance rating.
Story & Lakeshore Online[]
It is gifted as a reward upon the player purchasing its associated downloadable content pack.
Upon being gifted to the player, it is added to both their Story mode and Lakeshore Online mode garages.
Trivia[]
- In Need for Speed: Payback and Need for Speed: Heat, the Spirit R has a front fitted "RX-7" branded licence plate.
Gallery[]
(Promotional Image)
(Abandoned)
(Custom)
("Legendary Custom")
References[]
- ↑ Video: Need for Speed (2017) Need for Speed Payback Welcome to Fortune Valley. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dHSzsSDnvs
- ↑ https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-payback/news/nfs-payback-new-update-speedcross-carsUnder the Hood: Need for Speed Payback Speedcross Update
- ↑ Video: Need for Speed (2019) Need for Speed™ Heat Official Reveal Trailer. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ewiJJe_nYI
- ↑ Website: ea.com/games/need-for-speed (2022) Need for Speed Unbound Car List. Available at: https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-unbound/about/car-list
- ↑ Article: gamespot.com (2022) Need For Speed Unbound Has Over 140 Cars To Collect And Customize. Available at: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/need-for-speed-unbound-has-over-140-cars-to-collect-and-customize/1100-6508106/
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