"Cool Cars We Miss" by Evan Griffey (MSN.com)
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"Cool Cars We Miss" by Evan Griffey (MSN.com)
http://editorial.autos.msn.com/artic...&topart=sports
What is listed?? The beloved RX-7
Mazda RX-7 (1993 - 1996)
The third-generation of the RX-7 represented the pinnacle of Mazda's prowess in turbocharging the Wankel rotary engine. The 255-horsepower 13B-REW mill was supremely tunable, and powered a road-racing-capable chassis—evidenced by its impressive showings in factory-backed endurance competition and grassroots events like the SCCA Runoffs.
The RX-7 has grown into a cult classic, which translates into a happy existence in the hereafter via aftermarket upgrades. Market trends away from high-ticket sports cars and toward SUVs put the seductively styled coupe out to pasture.
What is listed?? The beloved RX-7
Mazda RX-7 (1993 - 1996)
The third-generation of the RX-7 represented the pinnacle of Mazda's prowess in turbocharging the Wankel rotary engine. The 255-horsepower 13B-REW mill was supremely tunable, and powered a road-racing-capable chassis—evidenced by its impressive showings in factory-backed endurance competition and grassroots events like the SCCA Runoffs.
The RX-7 has grown into a cult classic, which translates into a happy existence in the hereafter via aftermarket upgrades. Market trends away from high-ticket sports cars and toward SUVs put the seductively styled coupe out to pasture.
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looks terrible. someone chopped up a 99 spec bumber. and those bulging flushmounts and side mirrors and chrome rims on a car that has zero chrome things on it.... maybe its a mad tyht drifting fd
why a supra pic?
why a supra pic?
It facinates me how that RX7 still looks sexy 10 years later. Just as in 2014 the RX8 will still look modern. Mazda does such a good job with the design of these cars.
i love the fd..........its what showed me into the world of rotarys....amazing small engines that make tons of power.....i wanted one but too hard to find.......so i got the 8..........
. I think the RX7's will age much much better than the RX8.Om nom nom nom... Pretty kick *** for a car that came out in 1992 (as a 93 in US at least). 15+ years
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I don't remember this car being road raced much. Last year, despite being a underdog, it did take a 2nd or 3rd at the Runoffs in GT1.
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[sob_story]
When I was a wee child, my brothers were in love with Porsches, therefore, I was in love with Porsches. They outgrew their love by the mid 80's. I did not.
1989 my mom buys an RX-7. I loved it becaue it looked better than the Porsches, and it was actually parked in our garage, not just a picture on a wall. My love of RX-7's began there, at the age of 7.
1993 the FD is released. Simply beautiful. I want one. It becomes my dream car.
13 years later, I'm finally done with school, finally moved out, finally financially secure, and I've got a paid off reliable daily driver...
...I buy a high mileage, tired, dying, but bone-stock FD as a project car.
16 days later, a stretch H2 limo decides to crush my daily driver into juice, nearly killing me in the process. The driver of the limo somehow gets away, and my insurance gives me a pathetic $4000 for my totaled car.
15 days after the accident, I'm forced to trade in my FD for a Mitsubishi Galant.
D:
[/sob story]
The 8's holding me over for now.
But one day, I will have my FD...
...oh yes - she will be mine.
When I was a wee child, my brothers were in love with Porsches, therefore, I was in love with Porsches. They outgrew their love by the mid 80's. I did not.
1989 my mom buys an RX-7. I loved it becaue it looked better than the Porsches, and it was actually parked in our garage, not just a picture on a wall. My love of RX-7's began there, at the age of 7.
1993 the FD is released. Simply beautiful. I want one. It becomes my dream car.
13 years later, I'm finally done with school, finally moved out, finally financially secure, and I've got a paid off reliable daily driver...
...I buy a high mileage, tired, dying, but bone-stock FD as a project car.
16 days later, a stretch H2 limo decides to crush my daily driver into juice, nearly killing me in the process. The driver of the limo somehow gets away, and my insurance gives me a pathetic $4000 for my totaled car.
15 days after the accident, I'm forced to trade in my FD for a Mitsubishi Galant.
D:
[/sob story]
The 8's holding me over for now.
But one day, I will have my FD...
...oh yes - she will be mine.
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actually without the twin turbos, the 13b REW makes mediocre power compared to the current Renesis.
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[sob_story]
When I was a wee child, my brothers were in love with Porsches, therefore, I was in love with Porsches. They outgrew their love by the mid 80's. I did not.
1989 my mom buys an RX-7. I loved it becaue it looked better than the Porsches, and it was actually parked in our garage, not just a picture on a wall. My love of RX-7's began there, at the age of 7.
1993 the FD is released. Simply beautiful. I want one. It becomes my dream car.
13 years later, I'm finally done with school, finally moved out, finally financially secure, and I've got a paid off reliable daily driver...
...I buy a high mileage, tired, dying, but bone-stock FD as a project car.
16 days later, a stretch H2 limo decides to crush my daily driver into juice, nearly killing me in the process. The driver of the limo somehow gets away, and my insurance gives me a pathetic $4000 for my totaled car.
15 days after the accident, I'm forced to trade in my FD for a Mitsubishi Galant.
D:
[/sob story]
The 8's holding me over for now.
But one day, I will have my FD...
...oh yes - she will be mine.
When I was a wee child, my brothers were in love with Porsches, therefore, I was in love with Porsches. They outgrew their love by the mid 80's. I did not.
1989 my mom buys an RX-7. I loved it becaue it looked better than the Porsches, and it was actually parked in our garage, not just a picture on a wall. My love of RX-7's began there, at the age of 7.
1993 the FD is released. Simply beautiful. I want one. It becomes my dream car.
13 years later, I'm finally done with school, finally moved out, finally financially secure, and I've got a paid off reliable daily driver...
...I buy a high mileage, tired, dying, but bone-stock FD as a project car.
16 days later, a stretch H2 limo decides to crush my daily driver into juice, nearly killing me in the process. The driver of the limo somehow gets away, and my insurance gives me a pathetic $4000 for my totaled car.
15 days after the accident, I'm forced to trade in my FD for a Mitsubishi Galant.
D:
[/sob story]
The 8's holding me over for now.
But one day, I will have my FD...
...oh yes - she will be mine.
i almost cried during that story . . . . but seriously, that sucks man. sorry to hear that. im glad you are gonna get a new one.