1990 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 1990 Mazda RX-7 Turbo II 5MT is a 200-hp turbocharged rotary sports coupe with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $27,029 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.
It makes 200 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 195 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $27,029 ($67,211 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 13B-T Turbo II twin-rotor Wankel rotary, intercooled twin-scroll turbocharger |
| Horsepower | 200 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 195 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | Twin-rotor Wankel (Turbo II; 4-port intake, not 6PI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 18 gal |
| 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 |
| Legroom Front | 43 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 52 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1990 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
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1990 Mazda RX-7. 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
Oct 29, 1990 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
THREADED INFLATOR COMPONENTS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY ALLOW COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE WHEN INFLATOR RECEIVES A SIGNAL TO DEPLOY THE AIR BAG.
Consequence: INFLATOR COMPONENT SEPARATION ALLOWS HOT COMBUSTION GASES TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURIES TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: REPLACE AIR BAG MODULES CONTAINING POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE INFLATORS.
NHTSA campaign 90E043002
28 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1990 Mazda RX-7
Owner Complaints
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1990 Mazda RX-7 (2 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Seat Belts | 18 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Fuel System | 2 |
| Gasoline | 2 |
| Hydraulic | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 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 1990 MAZDA RX-7. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.