1998 Mazda RX-7 RB specifications

1998 Mazda RX-7 RB data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2425 mm 95.5 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 4285 mm 168.7 inches
Width 1760 mm 69.3 inches
Height 1230 mm 48.4 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.77
Kerb weight 1240 kg 2734 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 76 litres 16.7 [20.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer Mazda
Engine code
Cylinders RC 2
Capacity 2.6 litre
2616 cc
(159.638 cu in)
Bore × Stroke
Bore/stroke ratio
Valve gear
maximum power output
(JIS)
269 PS (265 bhp) (198 kW)
at 6500 rpm
maximum torque
(JIS)
294 Nm (217 ft·lb) (30 kgm)
at 5000 rpm
Specific output
(JIS)
75.5 kW/litre
102.7 ps/litre
101.3 bhp/litre
1.66 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(JIS)
112.39 Nm/litre
1.36 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system EFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 1308 cc
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
216.68 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.22 PS/kg
159.36 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 kW/kg
213.71 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.21 bhp/kg
0.1 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
6.27 kg/kW
10.48 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.20 m
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID79618
Production total
Model code
RAC rating
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1998 Mazda RX-7 RB added 2001-03-24.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Mazda RX-7 models

Mazda RX-7 Type R Bathurst -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2616 cm3/159.6cuin 280 PS 276 bhp 206 kW 1260 kg
Mazda RX-7 Spirit R Type A -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2616 cm3/159.6cuin 280 PS 276 bhp 206 kW 1270 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2616 cm3/159.6cuin 280 PS 276 bhp 206 kW 1280 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2616 cm3/159.6cuin 255 PS 252 bhp 188 kW 1280 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2616 cm3/159.6cuin 280 PS 276 bhp 206 kW 1260 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2616 cm3/159.6cuin 255 PS 252 bhp 188 kW 1280 kg
Mazda RX-7 RZ -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2616 cm3/159.6cuin 280 PS 276 bhp 206 kW 1270 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2616 cm3/159.6cuin 259 PS 255 bhp 190 kW 1284 kg
Mazda RX-7 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2616 cm3/159.6cuin 239 PS 236 bhp 176 kW 1310 kg
Mazda RX-7 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2354 cm3/143.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1223 kg
Mazda RX-7 Savanna -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2354 cm3/143.7cuin 188 PS 185 bhp 138 kW
Cars similar to the 1998 Mazda RX-7 RB
Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0 24v -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 6M 2959 cm3/180.6cuin 220 PS 217 bhp 162 kW 1415 kg
Fiat Coupé 2.0 20v Turbo -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 219 PS 216 bhp 161 kW 1310 kg
Jösse Car Indigo 3000 -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 2922 cm3/178.3cuin 204 PS 201 bhp 150 kW 1000 kg
Mitsubishi SST -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW 1134 kg
Nissan 180SX Type R -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 205 PS 202 bhp 151 kW 1220 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 205 PS 202 bhp 151 kW 1240 kg
Nissan 180SX Type X -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 205 PS 202 bhp 151 kW 1220 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 205 PS 202 bhp 151 kW 1240 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2960 cm3/180.6cuin 230 PS 227 bhp 169 kW 1440 kg
Nissan Silvia spec-R -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 250 PS 247 bhp 184 kW 1240 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 225 PS 222 bhp 166 kW 1270 kg
Seat Salsa -
3 door fixed-head coupé FA 5A 2791 cm3/170.3cuin 250 PS 247 bhp 184 kW 1570 kg
Seat Salsa Emocion -
3 door fixed-head coupé FA 5A 2791 cm3/170.3cuin 250 PS 247 bhp 184 kW 1660 kg
Subaru Impreza P1 -
2 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 280 PS 276 bhp 206 kW 265.0 CO2 1295 kg
Toyota Celica GT-4 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 255 PS 252 bhp 188 kW 1390 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 225 PS 222 bhp 166 kW 1440 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 225 PS 222 bhp 166 kW 1450 kg
Toyota XYR -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 1795 cm3/109.5cuin 183 PS 180 bhp 134 kW 1140 kg
Volkswagen Beetle RSi -
2 door sedan/​saloon FA 6M 3189 cm3/194.6cuin 224 PS 221 bhp 165 kW 286.0 CO2 1515 kg