What is the fastest RX7 in the world?

242 mph
It depicts the Racing Beat team’s ill-fated 1992 attempt at the C/Blown Modified Sports record of 241 mph with their 760 horsepower turbocharged three Rotor FD RX7. The team returned to The Salt with a repaired car in 1995 and set a new record of 242 mph, making it the world’s fastest RX7.

How fast is a rotary?

The rotary delivers power linearly all the way to 7,000 or 8,000 RPM, depending on engine specifics, and that flat power band sets it apart from rev-happy piston engines that too often pour on the power at high RPM while feeling gutless at low RPM.

What is the newest car with a rotary engine?

Mazda RX-VISION rotary sports
The Mazda RX-VISION rotary sports car concept introduces the next-generation SKYACTIV-R rotary engine and Mazda’s vision of the ultimate in front-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car styling. Making its world premiere in Tokyo, the RX-VISION represents a vision of the future that harbors the soul of the Mazda brand.

How fast is a stock rx7?

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Mazda RX-7 (1992)
Weight 1284kg
Power-to-weight 184bhp/ton
0-60mph 5.4sec (claimed)
Top speed 156mph (limited)

What is the top speed of Mazda rx7?

Performance

  • Top Speed 190 – 255 km/h.
  • Acceleration, 0-100 km/h 5.3 – 11 sec.
  • Top Speed 118 – 124 mph.
  • Acceleration, 0-60 mph 8.5 – 10.4 sec.

How fast can you make a RX7?

Mazda RX8 accomplishes the highest speed of 230-240 kmph in no time. The top speed makes this an ultimate sports car and sedan at one fell swoop. The RX7 reaches a top speed of 190-200 kmph….How fast can a Mazda 5 go?

Name GT
Fuel Consumption (City) 10.7 L/100km

Why were rotary engines discontinued?

When you put it all together, emissions killed off the rotary. The combination of inefficient combustion, inherent oil burning, and a sealing challenge result in an engine that’s not competitive by today’s standards on emissions or fuel economy.

Will there be a RX-9?

Rumors have whispered sweet nothings into long-lasting RX-7 and Wankel rotary enthusiasts for years, and frankly, enough is enough.

Why did Mazda stop making RX-8?

End of production Sales of the RX-8 ended in 2010 in Europe after failing to meet the region’s emission standards. The production of the RX-8 ended in 2012 in Japan. Mazda has produced 192,094 units since 2003.