1987 Mazda RX-7 Base 2+2 5MT
All photo credits
- Photo: 1988 Mazda RX-7 GXL in Claret Mica, Front Right, 07-25-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1991 Mazda RX-7 GLS (53140230946) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1988 Mazda RX-7 GXL in Claret Mica, Rear Left, 07-25-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1987 Mazda RX-7 Base 2+2 5MT is a 146-hp rotary sports coupe with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $14,958 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 146 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 138 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $14,958 ($42,794 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 13B-DEI twin-rotor Wankel rotary, naturally aspirated, electronic fuel injection |
| Horsepower | 146 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 138 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | Twin-rotor Wankel; DEI variable intake / 6PI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent; Dynamic Tracking Suspension System (DTSS) |
| Rear Suspension | Independent rear (DTSS toe-control hubs); optional Auto Adjusting Suspension |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37 in |
| Headroom Rear | 33 in |
| Legroom Front | 43 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 52 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1987 Mazda RX-7 Base 2+2 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
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1987 Mazda RX7. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 14, 1987 · SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
IN AREAS OF HEAVY USAGE, ROAD SALT MAY ACCUMULATE AT SURFACES OF COMPONENTS OF FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS.
Consequence: THIS WOULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE DISC PAD LINER CORROSIONTHAT WOULD PREVENT FREE MOVEMENT OF DISC PADS RESULTING IN INEFFECTIVE BRAKINGOF THE FRONT BRAKES.
Remedy: REPAIR FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS TO PREVENT ROAD SALT ACCUMULATION.
NHTSA campaign 87V160000
50 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1987 Mazda RX7
Owner Complaints
50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1987 Mazda RX7 (1 mention a crash, 22 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Fuel System | 30 |
| Gasoline | 29 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Hydraulic | 2 |
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 1987 MAZDA RX7. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.