The 1994 RX-7 is an important vehicle to Mazda for the coupe market segment. The Base is a member of a series of three trim levels for the RX-7 which include Base, R2, and Touring. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Mazda. There is strong competition from vehicles from Kia.

Performance

The RX-7 Base is equipped with a Mazda 1.3 liter two-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a Jatco 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Mazda.

The RX-7 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Fuel is handled for the RX-7 is a MPI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 20.10 gallons.

RX-7 Base Statistics

The RX-7 is 168.50 inches long, 68.90 inches wide, and 48.40 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 95.50 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the RX-7 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $36,500 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1994 RX-7 gets 24 - 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 - 18 in the city. This is exceptional for a coupe car.

In 1993 and 1994 the RX-7 Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors. Additional options were made available by the factory.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Mazda RX-7 Base sold well in 1994. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Mazda, specifically a RX-7.

Tags: 2-Door, Base, Canada market, Coupe, Mazda RX-7

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