1988 Mazda RX-7 Turbo II 5MT
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars