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1984 Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE 5MT

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1984 Mazda RX-7 – front
Photo: 1984 Mazda RX-7 GSL in Sunrise Red, Front Right, 06-18-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the FB (FB, 1979–1985); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1984 Mazda RX-7 GSL in Sunrise Red, Front Right, 06-18-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. 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
  3. Photo: 1984 Mazda RX-7 by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1979 Mazda RX-7 rear 4.28.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1984 Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE 5MT is a 135-hp rotary sports coupe with a 5-speed manual overdrive and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $15,275 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.

It makes 135 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 133 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).

The RX-7 has a curb weight of 2,512 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$15,275 ($47,780 *)
Engine
Engine Type13B-RESI (RE-EGI) twin-rotor Wankel rotary, naturally aspirated, fuel injected
Horsepower135 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque133 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm (SAE net) rpm
ValvetrainTwin-rotor Wankel; 6 intake ports
Compression Ratio9.4:1
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Differential TypeLimited-slip
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual overdrive
1st Gear3.622
2nd Gear2.186
3rd Gear1.419
4th Gear1
5th Gear0.758
Reverse3.493
Final Drive4.076
Fuel Economy
City15 MPG
Highway21 MPG
Combined17 MPG
Recommended FuelUnleaded gasoline
Tank Capacity16.6 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent hydraulic double-action struts, tapered coil springs, stabilizer bar, tension rods
Rear Suspension4-link live axle, Watt linkage, coil springs, stabilizer bar, gas-filled shocks (performance-tuned)
Turning Diameter32.8 ft
Brakes
Front Brake Disc9.84 in ventilated discs, power-assisted
Rear Brake Disc10.1 in ventilated discs
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase95.3 in
Front Track55.9 in
Rear Track55.1 in
Ground Clearance5.7 in
Curb Weight2,512 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37.2 in
Legroom Front41.5 in
Shoulder Room Front51.4 in
Hip Room Front49.8 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1984 Mazda RX7.

5 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1984 Mazda RX7

Owner Complaints

5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1984 Mazda RX7 (1 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System3
Fuel System2
Gasoline2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Nov 18, 2008 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“1984 MAZDA RX7 WITH ROTARY 13B ENGINE: FUEL SYSTEM PULSATION DAMPER FAILED CAUSING SIGNIFICANT FUEL LEAK ONTO ENGINE. PULSATION DAMPER REQUIRED REPLACEMENT TO CORRECT PROBLEM. OLD PART IS AVAILABLE IF…”
Nov 15, 2008 · Fuel System, Gasoline Fire
“EVENTS: STARTED NOTICING A STRONG SMELL OF UNBURNED GASOLINE WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. PULLED OFF HIGHWAY INTO TOWN STOPPED IN TRAFFIC. SAW A BIT OF SMOKE LEAKING PAST HOOD. GOT OUT OF CAR (QUICKLY)…”
Oct 2, 2001 · Electrical System Fire
“AFTER PARKING VEHICE SMELLED SMOKE. SOON AFTERWARDS, FLAMES STARTED. SECOND TIME, WHILE TRAVELING SMELED SMOKE INSIDE OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER PULLED VEHICLE OVER, AND NOTICED FIRE UNDER HOOD. CONSUMER…”
Jul 17, 1999 · Electrical System
“NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK”
Jun 28, 1995 · Electrical System Crash Fire 1 injury
“VEHICLE IMPACTED AT 6:00 POSITION AND 12:00 POSITION, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK”

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 1984 MAZDA RX7. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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