Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1979 RX-7.
The 1979 Mazda RX-7 has been independently tested at 8.9 sec 0–60 mph.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 168.9 in |
| Overall width | 66.1 in |
| Overall height | 50 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.9 in |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the RX-7 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Hatchback Coupe 1.1L R2 | 8.90 sec | 17.10 sec | 100 hp | RWD |
| 1984 | GSL-SE Hatchback Coupe 1.3L R2 | 7.80 sec | 15.90 sec | 135 hp | RWD |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.
Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.