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.
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.
