1988 Mazda RX-7 Turbo II 5MT
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- 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 1988 Mazda RX-7 Turbo II 5MT is a 182-hp turbocharged rotary sports coupe with a 5-speed manual overdrive and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $23,009 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.
It makes 182 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 183 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).
The RX-7 has a curb weight of 2,688 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $23,009 ($63,212 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 13B-T Turbo II twin-rotor Wankel rotary, intercooled twin-scroll turbocharger |
| Horsepower | 182 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 183 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | Twin-rotor Wankel (Turbo II; 4-port intake, not 6PI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Differential Type | Limited-slip |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual overdrive |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 21 MPG |
| Combined | 17 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 |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 4-wheel discs |
| Rear Brake Disc | 4-wheel discs |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,688 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37 in |
| Legroom Front | 43 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 52 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1988 Mazda RX-7 Turbo II 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 1988 Mazda RX7.
24 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1988 Mazda RX7
Owner Complaints
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Mazda RX7 (1 mention a crash, 12 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Fuel System | 13 |
| Gasoline | 11 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 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 1988 MAZDA RX7. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.