1989 Mazda RX-7 Convertible 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 1989 Mazda RX-7 Convertible 5MT is a 160-hp rotary convertible with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $26,718 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 160 horsepower and 138 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $26,718 ($70,027 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 13B-DEI twin-rotor Wankel rotary, naturally aspirated, electronic fuel injection |
| Horsepower | 160 hp |
| 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 | 23 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 | 36 in |
| Legroom Front | 43 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 52 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1989 Mazda RX-7 Convertible 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 1989 Mazda RX7. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 16, 1996 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
THE RAIL OF THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT CAN WEAR SUFFICIENTLY SUCH THAT THE CABLE WHICH RETRACTS THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WILL BECOME JAMMED IN THE RAIL RENDERING THE SHOULDER BELT INOPERATIVE.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE COLLISION, THE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE INOPERATIVE SHOULDER BELTS. MAZDA HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY COVERAGE ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT RAIL AND MOTOR FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA campaign 96V173000
31 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1989 Mazda RX7
Owner Complaints
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1989 Mazda RX7 (2 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Seat Belts | 19 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Visibility | 4 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Fuel System | 1 |
| Gasoline | 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 1989 MAZDA RX7. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.