1983 Mazda RX-7 GSL 5MT
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- Photo: 1984 Mazda RX-7 GSL in Sunrise Red, Front Right, 06-18-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1984 Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE in Tender Blue, Front Right, 06-25-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1984 Mazda RX-7 by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1979 Mazda RX-7 rear 4.28.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1983 Mazda RX-7 GSL 5MT is a 100-hp rotary sports coupe with a 5-speed manual overdrive and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $12,375 MSRP.
It makes 100 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 105 lb-ft of torque, spinning to a 7,000 rpm redline.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $12,375 ($40,380 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 12A twin-rotor Wankel rotary, naturally aspirated, water-cooled |
| Horsepower | 100 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 105 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm (SAE net) rpm |
| Redline | 7,000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | Twin-rotor Wankel (no poppet valves); peripheral exhaust, side intake |
| Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Differential Type | Limited-slip |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual overdrive |
| 1st Gear | 3.622 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.186 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.419 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| 5th Gear | 0.807 |
| Reverse | 3.493 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 16.6 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent hydraulic double-action struts, tapered coil springs, stabilizer bar, tension rods |
| Rear Suspension | 4-link live axle, Watt linkage, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Turning Diameter | 31.5 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Power-assisted discs |
| Rear Brake Disc | Discs (4-wheel disc) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Wheelbase | 95.3 in |
| Front Track | 55.9 in |
| Rear Track | 55.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.7 in |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.2 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 51.4 in |
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1983 Mazda RX7. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 4, 1985 · STEERING
IN CERTAIN HIGH SALT AREAS, THE IDLER ARM IS EXPOSED TO ROAD SALT WHICH CAUSES THE DUST SEAL TO DETERIORATE RESULTING IN IDLER ARM PIN CORROSION. THIS CAUSES THE PIN TO FREEZE AND BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A BROKEN IDLER ARM PIN COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE PIN WITH ONE OF IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANT QUALITY.
NHTSA campaign 85V108000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1983 Mazda RX7
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1983 Mazda RX7 (1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Seats | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1983 MAZDA RX7. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.