- "The Amemiya FD3S was another stylish RX-7 created by master tuner, RE Amemiya."
- ―In-game catch text for the car, from GT7's car collection
The RE Amemiya FD3S RX-7 is a tuned car produced by RE Amemiya. It appears in Gran Turismo 5, Gran Turismo 6, Gran Turismo Sport (added in Update 1.50), and Gran Turismo 7.
In-game description[]
- "RE Amemiya is a legendary tuner of Mazda cars. Specializing in enhancing rotary engines, it has produced a number of high-powered RX-7 over the years. The RE Amemiya FD3S RX-7, also known as the Amemiya µ Boost up 7, is one of the company's most iconic models. Its power and flawless balance make it an absolute monster on the race track. You'll be amazed to see how well it takes corners!"
- ―In-game description of the car, from GT7's Brand Central
Car Index (GT7)[]
The Amemiya µ Boost up 7 is a street machine created by the RE Amemiya corporation, the legendary tuner of rotary powered cars renowned for its activity in the Super GT and D1GP. The front, rear, side aerodynamic parts and the fixed position sleek light kit are all RE Amemiya original designs. RE Amemiya has a variety of aerodynamic parts available including even a GT replica kit, but this particular model has a presence that stands out from the others.
In terms of driving performance, the specs live up to the unique exterior. Though the turbo is kept stock and the power is only increased through additional boost, the car still produces over 365 BHP with a maximum boost of 1 kg, along with a maximum torque of 274.8 lb-ft. It is set up to produce abundant torque from the mid speed range.
It is also equipped with a horizontally mounted intercooler kit, an aftermarket air cleaner, dolphin tail exhaust muffler, and everything from the cooling system, accessories and exhaust system have been thoroughly revised.
In addition to these engine characteristics, the Quantum-based Amemiya spec adjustable suspension has been perfected to a level which draws out the true character of the FD3S as the ultimate cornering machine. In the Japanese DVD magazine "Hot Version", it was shown to be utterly undefeatable on winding roads, and was dubbed the "The demon-lord of mountain paths".
Café Conversations (GT7)[]
Kunihisa Ito[]
The FD3S Mazda RX-7 was released in 1991. Even now, there are many young fans of this car in the U.S. It possesses a simple design without any faults. The styling of this car was born at Mazda's California design studio, led at the time by Tom Matano. This particular street machine was created by RE Amemiya, which specializes in tuning rotary-powered machines. Although it's not exactly a 'hashiriya', or 'street racer', it's nevertheless captivating. It's a car you should drive at least once in Gran Turismo.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 5 | RE Amemiya Dealership (Lv. 13+) | 100,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 6 | RE Amemiya Dealership | 100,000 | Achieve all stars in the National A Series |
| Gran Turismo Sport (  v1.50+) |
RE Amemiya Brand Central | 100,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 7 | RE Amemiya Brand Central | 100,000 | --- |
Customization[]
Engine Swaps (GT7)[]
| Engine | Price | Version | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LS7-Rampage | 250,000 | v1.29 | --- |
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
The unused thumbnail in Gran Turismo 5 Prologue.
- Despite not appearing in Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, an unused text and thumbnail can be found inside the game's data, implying that it was originally intended to appear playable.[1]
- When the games are set to Japanese, the name is "雨宮μ過給圧上昇7" ("Amemiya µ Boost up 7"), the official name by RE Amemiya.