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1981 rx-7 info wanted

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Old Aug 11, 2004 | 08:27 PM
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Cool 1981 rx-7 info wanted

does anyone know the specs on the 81 rx-7 stock

i just got one and i was just wondering...
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Old Aug 11, 2004 | 08:33 PM
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Specs like speed and acceleration?
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Old Aug 11, 2004 | 08:38 PM
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ya and hp and trq.
every spec anyone knows would be awesome
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Old Aug 11, 2004 | 08:44 PM
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From rotorhead.ca

Models:
S
GS
GSL

Engine: 12A (1146 CC displacement) rotary
2 stage 4 barrel carburetor
normally aspirated
100 bhp SAE net @ 6000 rpm
105 lb-ft torque @ 4000 rpm
9.4:1 compression ratio
21 mpg city/30 mpg highway
Transmission: 1st 3.674:1
2nd 2.217:1
3rd 1.432:1
4th 1.000:1
5th (GS) 0.825:1
Reverse 3.542:1
Final Drive 3.909:1

Brakes: 226mm (8.9 in) Vented Disc front
200 x 33mm (7.9 x 1.3 in) Drum rear Solid Disc rear (GSL only)
Vacuum assist front-rear hydraulic split
Suspension: Macpherson strut front w. 23 mm (0.91 in) anti-roll bar
Watt linkage live axle rear w. 18 mm (0.71 in) anti-roll bar (GS only)

Steering: Recirculating ball type
38mm (1.5 in) offset
33mm shaft diameter
15 degree distortion @ 7.2 lbs-ft torque
variable overall ratio 17-20:1
3.7 turns (lock to lock)
31.5 ft turning circle

Wheelbase: 2420mm (95.3 in)
Wheels: 13" alloy
110 mm bolt pattern

Track: 1420/1400 mm (55.9/55.1 in) front/rear
Body: Unibody (monocoque)
6780 lb-ft torsional rigidity
.34 Cd
4320mm (170.1 in)long
1670mm (65.7 in) wide

Vehicle Weight: S (4 speed) 1065kg (2350 lbs)
GS (5 speed) 1080kg (2345 lbs)
GS (auto) 2420 lbs
GS (auto) 2410 lbs (Calif)
Acceleration 0-30 mph 2.8 sec
0-40 mph 4.3 sec
0-50 mph 6.3 sec
0-60 mph 8.7 sec
0-80 mph 16 sec
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Old Aug 11, 2004 | 08:45 PM
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Do you have one? Looking at one?
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Old Aug 11, 2004 | 08:52 PM
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i just bought it but im getting it tomorrow
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Old Aug 11, 2004 | 08:54 PM
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well they are real fun to drive, and you can make them pretty quick with just a few mods. And all the help you need is right here
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