Gateway Classic Cars is proud to offer this third-generation Mazda
RX-7 FD is one of the most iconic Japanese sports cars ever built.
A genuine US manufacture import. Produced during the golden era of
1990s performance cars, the 1994 FD RX-7 combined lightweight
engineering, futuristic styling, and Mazda's legendary rotary
engine into a machine that still commands attention decades
later.
Meticulously maintained and tastefully modified Mazda RX-7 FD3S
producing 330whp and 300wtq on the factory sequential twin turbo
setup. The stock-port 13B-REW was professionally rebuilt at 100k
miles using Atkins 2-piece apex seals, Atkins corner seals, Mazda
side seals and oil control rings, factory Mazda springs, and Viton
seals, with all housings and components properly refinished,
clearanced, and re-lapped during assembly. Supporting modifications
include simplified silicone vacuum lines, an ACT HD clutch, B&M
short shifter, Greddy V-mount intercooler/radiator setup, Greddy
3-inch exhaust, passenger-side battery relocation with an
Antigravity lithium battery, and a Stinger 150a breaker/kill
switch. Suspension was comprehensively refreshed at 104k miles with
SakeBomb Garage FP-spec �hlins DFV coilovers (9k front/7k rear),
SuperPro polyurethane bushings, J-Auto spherical bushings, offset
trailing arms, adjustable toe links, and adjustable sway bar end
links. All OEM suspension and brake hardware was stripped and
yellow zinc plated, while control arms, brake dust shields, and
spindles were powder coated black. Brake calipers were fully
rebuilt and powder coated with new seals, paired with StopTech
rotors and sport pads. The car sits on refinished Volk Racing RE30
wheels (18x10 +39) powder coated in Porsche Silver and wrapped in
Yokohama Advan A052 265/35R18 tires. Interior upgrades include a
Daikei boss hub, dual shallow quick releases, two Momo Monte Carlo
350mm steering wheels (suede and leather), Morel Tempo Ultra
Integra speakers, and a Rockford Fosgate Power Series T400-4
amplifier mounted in the spare tire location. Included with the
sale are several brand-new high-end parts for a future single turbo
conversion, including a BorgWarner EFR 8370 aluminum supercore
turbocharger with .92 T4 divided exhaust housing, Turblown IWG
investment-cast turbo kit with plumbing and 3-inch downpipe, Radium
Engineering primary and secondary fuel rails, and Injector Dynamics
ID1050XDS primary injectors.
At the heart of the 1994 RX-7 sits the 13B-REW, a 1.3-liter
twin-rotor rotary engine paired with a sequential
twin-turbocharger.
One of the RX-7's defining traits was its sequential twin-turbo
setup. A smaller turbocharger operated at lower RPMs for quick
response, while a larger secondary turbo activated higher in the
rev range for stronger top-end power.
The FD chassis became famous for its balance and handling. Weighing
roughly 2,800 pounds, the RX-7 offered near 50/50 weight
distribution, rear-wheel drive, and razor-sharp steering response.
Enthusiasts praised the car for feeling agile and connected,
especially compared to heavier rivals like the Toyota Supra or
Nissan 300ZX of the same era.
Stock twins 330whp 300wtq rebuilt at 100k miles all factory
springs, Vinton seals, Atkins 2 piece apex seals, Mazda side seals
and oil ringsFP Spec Ohlins coilovers, total suspension, brake,
intercooler overhaul.
Visually, the FD RX-7 remains timeless. Its flowing body lines,
wide stance, rounded fenders, and pop-up headlights gave it a
sleek, almost exotic appearance. Designed under Mazda stylist Tom
Matano, the car looked dramatically different from the angular
sports cars of the late 1980s and quickly became a symbol of
Japanese performance culture.
The RX-7 also built a reputation for being both beloved and
demanding. Rotary engines require specialized maintenance and
careful tuning, and the FD became known for issues related to heat
management, vacuum lines, and apex seal wear when neglected.
However, owners and enthusiasts often argue that a properly
maintained rotary can be reliable and uniquely rewarding to
drive.
Despite only being sold in North America from 1993-1995, the FD
RX-7 grew into a legend thanks to motorsports success, tuner
culture, and appearances in video games and films like The Fast and
the Furious. Today, clean examples are highly collectible and
considered one of the definitive JDM performance cars of the
1990s.
More than just a sports car, the 1994 Mazda RX-7 Twin Turbo
represents a period when Japanese manufacturers pushed engineering
creativity to its limits. Its rotary soundtrack, lightweight
chassis, and unmistakable styling continue to make the FD RX-7 one
of the most celebrated driver's cars ever produced.
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