![]() ![]() His car pre-set cannot be unlocked by the player. Kurt, a member of The Eastsiders, drives a custom RX-7 in Underground Mode from event #95: " Kurt's Killer Ride", having swapped from his Acura RSX introduced in event #32: " World of Hurt". Further use of aluminum is found in the links of the RX-7’s four-wheel independent suspension to lower unsprung weight for improved handling. The RX-7’s unit body is of steel, with an aluminum hood and minimized glass area for weight reduction. Stopping is equally impressive, with 11.6 inch rotors front and rear, although this ABS-assisted sports car doesn't quite achieve the braking brilliance of the NSX or Porsche.Īt the RX-7’s heart is a two-rotor, 255 horsepower Wankel engine, fortified by a twin-turbocharger system that transitions from primary to secondary turbo about 4500 RPM. Handling is extremely responsive, and with 0.94 G of lateral grip and only slight body roll, the RX-7 is second only to the Viper in its racecar-like feel. The transition from primary to secondary turbo operation is hardly noticeable. Wheel hop off the line hinders drag strip starts, but once under way the RX-7 is explosively fast. The RX-7’s cockpit wraps tightly around two occupants, with room under the rear hatch for just a weekend's worth of luggage. This power to weight ratio generates forceful acceleration and an extremely nimble handling feel. The world's only Wankel-powered sports car boasts 255 horsepower and a curb weight of just 2850 pounds, making it the lightest of the group. ![]() Lightweight, powerful, and shapely, the RX-7 is a driver's car that's also a treat for the eyes. ![]() It can only be selected with a yellow body colour although, in the PlayStation and Sega Saturn releases, it can appear in green when driven by A.I. In all releases, following the 3DO original release, it is grouped in Class C alongside the Acura NSX and Toyota Supra Turbo. It is also a popular car in pop culture with its frequent appearances in racing games and action movies, and has been successful in drift motorsport as well. It was universally praised by critics, because of its rotary engine, which is unusual for cars and is noted for being powerful, thanks to a twin-turbo system. The Type RZ and Spirit R were limited edition versions of the Series 8. The Series 8 was updated with a new body kit, spoiler, tail lights, and upgraded turbochargers. The Series 7 featured minor engine changes and was only sold in right-hand drive. In some countries such as Germany, the Series 6 was the only model to be exported due to new emission regulations. The Series 6 was the most successful car in terms of sales, as it was exported worldwide. It succeeded the Mazda RX-7 FC and consisted of the Series 6 (1992 to 1995), Series 7 (1996 to 1998), and Series 8 (1999 to 2002) model generations. The 1995 Mazda RX-7 (FD3S) (Series 6), also known as Ẽfini RX-7, is a rotary engine powered sports car, which was produced from 1992 to 2002. ![]()
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