what does FD stand for?

I read it all the time and i cant make a acronym out of it!

 

I really hope this is a joke...

FD is not an acronym. It is the production model of the 3rd gen RX-7. ALL RX-7's start with with FB, FC, or FD(with the exception of the 79-81 RX-7 which was SA22C). FB=81-85 1st gen, FC=2nd gen, FD=3rd gen.

Michael

 

It's actually FD3S, FC3S, FB3S, and SA22C which we just use FD, FC, FB, and SA for short (but usually just FB for all first gens)
And isn't just 79-80 for SA, you put 81 ;-)

 

duh
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please read this thread for more details:

https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/fe-11/

 

Chassis code issued to the car. RX-8 = SE3P

Bob

 

 

dude this thread too. abbid might be right. could be same loser new username

 

For the newbie................

All manufacturers give product codes to their models

F-series rotary sports cars started with the FB back in 81?

(Correct me if I'm wrong, but the USA series-I RX-7 from 78-80 was prefixed an SA?)

Thus the liniage.

FB = 81-85 - 1st gen RX-7
FC = 86-91 - 2nd gen RX-7
FD = 92-02 - 3rd gen RX-7
FE = 03-08 - 1st gen RX-8

REgards

 

why is the rx-8 said to be SE3P...when its an FE

 

fe = possible next gen rx7.

se = rx8.

 

That is either a hope or a guess. SE3P is the chassis designation in Japan. The U.S. VIN number uses the FE designation as a continuation of the rotary line.

 

THANK YOU! I was way too insecure to ask this same question ... stupid me. I have been wondering what it meant too but no way I'm gonna' ask that and give away the fact that I'm a moron. Oh, guess I just admitted it. Ha! I thought for a long time that FD did stand for something like FI. Now I know.

 

It was a valid question.

 

Negative...

 

its a hope.....

i wanted the rotary and bought the rx8 over the s2000 for the rear seats. but seeing as i've used them less than half a dozen times in a year, they are just wasted space. i'd be nice to have a modern rotary with only 2 seats.

 

It's the opposite of FI (forced induction)

FD= Forced Deduction

 

FE = rx8...

 

What? FD doesn't stand for Front wheel Drive?

In all seriousness, good info. Interesting to know.

 

SE3P is designated for the 6-speed high output RX-8's... like the USDM ones.
FE3P = 5 Speed RX-8 that's not available in America but everywhere else in the world.

So, it's SA, FB, FC, FD, FE/SE...

 

They are listing their hydrogen model as "ABA-SE3P"

Bob

 

Gotta love the FD negative descriptions....oh wait - looks like the 8 is doing about as well with engine replacements at the moment. Looks like the 8 is garnering the same attention as the FD, relatively poor dealership knowledge and cost cutting designs for the US market (5-20 oil type thing).

When the next rotary powered car comes out, those new owners will be making fun of the terrible reliability of the renesis and the FD, welcome to club hate.

Tim

 

FD= Fcukin Dumbass????

 

Thats what im saying. lol

Most of them are acting like the rx8 is 1000x more reliable than the FD. They have just about as much engine replacements already done and the 8 is still relatively new, with newer technology and a "new" type of 13B. ANDDD its NA.

I love the 8 but most of the owners have no right to be joking about the FD when this is also an RX site lol.

 

Hence the FE in the VIN - Failing Engines.