Produced from 1978 to 1985, the first-generation RX-7 (SA/FB) introduced Mazda's lightweight rotary sports car, powered by the compact 12A twin-rotor engine mounted behind the front axle for near-50/50 weight balance. Its low, wedge-shaped styling and pop-up headlights became iconic, and it earned early SCCA racing success alongside strong sales in the US market.

1st generation

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The Mazda RX-7 is a rear-wheel-drive sports car built across three generations from 1978 to 2002, celebrated for its lightweight construction and rotary Wankel engine. The final FD generation, powered by a twin-turbocharged 13B rotary, delivered thrilling power delivery, razor-sharp handling, and near-perfect weight balance thanks to its front-midship layout. Praised for agility rather than raw horsepower, the RX-7 became a favorite among enthusiasts and tuners, and a fixture in motorsport and pop culture. Its distinctive rotary soundtrack, curvaceous styling, and driver-focused engineering cemented its status as one of Japan's most iconic performance cars.

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Japan

Mazda is a Japanese automaker founded in 1920 as Toyo Cork Kogyo, renamed Mazda in 1984. Based in Hiroshima, it’s known for blending affordability, driving fun, and sleek design under its “Kodo: Soul of Motion” philosophy. Mazda targets mainstream buyers with premium aspirations, competing with Toyota, Honda, and Subaru. It produces about 1.2 million vehicles annually, with strong markets in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Mazda’s “Zoom-Zoom” ethos emphasizes driver engagement, often through innovative engineering like Skyactiv technology for efficient engines and chassis.