Why was the Mazda 787b banned?
So was it really banned for being to fast? The short answer is no. The rotary was only banned because of rules that where already in the making. To be honest the 3.5L rule was supposed to be implemented the year of it’s victory, but the 3.5Ls where proved unreliable causing the the teams to switch to last year’s cars.
How much does an RX-7 cost?
About the MAZDA RX-7
| Hatchback | Original MSRP/Price | Engine |
|---|---|---|
| RX-7 2dr Coupe Base Auto | $37800 / $32527 | Rotary Turbo |
| RX-7 2dr Coupe Base Manual | $37800 / $32527 | Rotary Turbo |
| RX-7 2dr Coupe w/Popular Equipment Pkg Auto | $37800 / $32527 | Rotary Turbo |
| RX-7 2dr Coupe w/Popular Equipment Pkg Manual | $37800 / $32527 | Rotary Turbo |
What motor was in the 787B?
Mazda R26B
Mazda 787B
| Technical specifications | |
|---|---|
| Engine | Mazda R26B 2.6 L (2,616 cc) 4-rotor naturally aspirated Mid-engined, longitudinally mounted. |
| Transmission | Mazda/Porsche 5-speed manual |
| Weight | 830 kg (1,830 lb) |
| Fuel | Idemitsu |
Is a Mazda RX7 a good first car?
In our opinion, the Mazda RX7 (of any generation, but particularly the FD which is the most popular and in-demand) is not a good first car. RX7s are expensive to buy, expensive to maintain, impractical, costly to insure, and probably too powerful and “demanding” for a first driver.
Is the 1997 Mazda RX7 legal in US?
Any Mazda RX-7 produced after 1995 is not allowed or is banned in the United States. This means that if you want to own one, you have a couple of options. One is to find a used RX-7 in the United States that is a 1995 year model or older.
Is RX-7 legal?
However, since the third-generation RX-7 was produced in Japan until 2002, some right-hand-drive models can now be imported and driven legally in the U.S. So technically, no, the Mazda RX-7 is not illegal in the U.S., unless you’re looking to import one of the last iterations of it.