1st Generation RX-7 ('79-'85) Trim Levels

Vehicle Identification

1979-80
SA22C500001
SA2 - model code RX-7
2 - Engine Code 2=12A
C - Body Code C=coupe
500001 = serial number


1981 - on
JM1FB3314B0600001
JM1 - Manufacturer Mazda Passenger Car
FB - Car Line FB=RX-7
33 - Body Style Code
14 - Misc, ID code & Check digit
B - model code * (See list)
0 - Plant 0=Hiroshima
600001 - Serial Number
For model code from above
B=81 C=82 D=83 E=84 F=85 G=86 H=87 J=88
K=89 L=90 M=91 N=92 P=93 Q=94 R=95 S=96


Production numbers
Year Production Date Serial Number
1979 3/78-6/79 500001-566640
1980 6/79-9/80 566641-631000
1981 7/80-5/81 500001-599999
1982 5/81-6/82 600001-699999
1983 7/82-10/83 700132-770000
1984 9/83-7/84 800001-849999
1985 7/84-5/85 850001-910000
1986 8/85-n/a 100001-n/a


For UK RX-7 as listed in the Official Mazda dealers manual (03/93)

August `79 - May 81
JMZSA22C00650001
JMZ - Manufacturer Identification (Mazda Motor Corporation, Japan)
SA2 - Model Code (SA2=RX-7 Series)
2 - Engine Code (2=12A)
C - Body Code (C=coupe)
00 - Factory Code (00=Hiroshima)
650001 - serial number


May `81 - March `86
JMZFB131200700001
JMZ - Manufacturer Identification (Mazda Motor Corporation, Japan)
FB1 - Model Code (FB=RX-7)
3 - Body Code (3=2 Door Coupe)
1 - Engine Code (1=12A)
2 - Transmission Code (2=Manual 5 Speed)
00 - Factory Code (00=Hiroshima)
700001 - Serial Number


Model types and years produced Model Years for US RX-7
S 1979-85
GS 1979-85
10th Anniversary 1980
Leather Sport (LS) 1980
GSL 1981-85
Limited Edition 1983
GSL-SE 1984-85
For UK RX-7
Mk1 August 1979 - May 1981
Mk2 May 1981 - March 1984
Mk3 April 1984 - March 1986


Weights by year and model
1st gen RX-7: 2200-2400lb
79-4-speed calif, or federal s-model: 2350lb
79-5-speed calif, or federal gs model: 2385lb
79-automatic calif, gs-model: 2410lb
79-automatic federal, gs-model; 2420lb
80 S: 2395lb
80 GS: 2340lb
81 5-speed: 2345lb
81 Auto: 2380lb
82,83: 2345lb
84 S & GS: 2345lb

(Accessories like air might add more weight.) For specific breakdown and extras for each year you should go buy Illustrated MAZDA Buyers Guide by John Matras, Motorbooks International, 1994. Excellent guide for and Mazda or RX-7 enthusiast.


Performance
This is a chart of published performance figures from different magazines.

Year Model per Issue bhp lb-ft Cb-Wt lb/bhp Trans 0-60 1/4-mile 80-0 70-0 SP mpg
1979 R&T Aug-88 100 105 2420 23.0 5-sp 9.2 17.0 258 0.78 22.0
1984 GSL-SE C&D Mar-84 135 133 2590 19.5 5-sp 7.8 15.9 199 0.82 22.0
1984 GSL-SE R&T Mar-84 135 133 5-sp 8.5 16.4 282 0.86 18.5
1985 GSL R&T Aug-85 101 107 2500 23.4 5-sp 9.9 17.4 306 0.80 23.1


Aerodynamic Drag
79-80 RX-7 -- .36cd [Fast Fours and Rotaries Magazine (Feb 1994)]
81-85 RX-7 -- .3384cd?? [Popular Mechanics - February 1981 (p13)]