1985 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 1985 Mazda RX-7 GSL 5MT is a 101-hp rotary sports coupe with a 5-speed manual overdrive and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $13,825 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.
It makes 101 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 107 lb-ft of torque, spinning to a 7,000 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).
The RX-7 has a curb weight of 2,325 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $13,825 ($41,758 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 12A twin-rotor Wankel rotary, naturally aspirated, water-cooled |
| Horsepower | 101 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 107 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 |
| Final Drive | 3.909 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 21 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| 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, gas-filled shocks |
| Turning Diameter | 31.5 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 8.94 in ventilated discs, power-assisted |
| Rear Brake Disc | 9.3 in solid discs |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Wheelbase | 95.3 in |
| Front Track | 55.9 in |
| Rear Track | 55.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,325 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.2 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 51.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 49.8 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1985 Mazda RX-7 GSL 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1985 Mazda RX7.
4 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1985 Mazda RX7
Owner Complaints
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1985 Mazda RX7. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Fuel System | 1 |
| Gasoline | 1 |
| Tires | 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 1985 MAZDA RX7. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.