- "The first minor change model of the FD; the 3rd generation RX-7, with better ride comfort and body rigidity."
- ―In-game catch text for the car, from GT6's Dealership
The Mazda éfini RX-7 Type R (FD) '93 is a road car produced by Mazda. It appears in Gran Turismo 4, Gran Turismo PSP, Gran Turismo 5, and Gran Turismo 6.
Other names[]
In GT4, this car appears under different names depending on the game region.
| Region | Name | Internal Name |
|---|---|---|
| NTSC-J | マツダ アンフィニ RX-7 タイプR (FD) '93 | rx7_r_93 |
| International | Mazda RX-7 Type R (FD, J) '93 | rx7_r_eu_93 |
Colors[]
Five colors are available for this car:
- Brilliant Black
- Vintage Red
- Montego Blue Mica
- Chaste White
- Silver Stone Metallic
Description[]
Arguably, one of the purest sports cars to come from Japan is the third-generation RX-7 (FD3S) that was introduced in 1991. Gone was the name "Savanna" that graced previous models, replaced by the moniker, Ẽfini RX-7. The FD3S was wider than the FC, and significantly lighter at 1,200 kg (2,646 lb), thanks to the aluminum used for the hood, double wishbone suspension, and spare tire jack.
New life was breathed into the 13B Wankel via the new twin sequential turbochargers. The rotary engine produced 251 BHP and 216.9 lb-ft of torque. With each passing year, the FD got better, with dramatic improvements in body rigidity and the ABS. Available only in the Japan market was the limited-edition Type RZ, followed by the Type R Bathurst R in 2001 that came equipped with self-leveling shocks.
The 13B got an upgrade in 1996 and produced 261 BHP. In 1998, after Mazda refined the engine's cooling system, the two-rotor Wankel was able to produce the maximum 276 BHP allowed for JDM cars at the time. This allowed the Type R to beast a power-to-weight ratio of 0.22 BHP/kg, which put it in the same league as the exotics. In August 2002, the Spirit R was introduced as an anniversary model as the last one in the series. After 25 years of delighting sports car fans around the world, the RX-7 was discontinued.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 4 | Early 90's Used Car Dealership | Approx. 14,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo PSP | Mazda Dealership | 39,100 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 5 | Used Car Dealership (Lv. 3+) | Approx. 29,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 6 | Mazda Dealership | 39,100 | --- |
Pictures[]
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Trivia[]
- In GT6, unlike its previous appearances, the Efini/Japanese variant of this car incorrectly has a rear spoiler for the '95-'97 models. This doesn't occur on its international variant.