How can you tell what model a rex is if it does not have any tags other than the Rx-7 on the sides the year is 81

 

'81 had a S, GS, and GSL. I don't remember where I found that, but I copy and pasted that into my file of RX-7 facts.

The GSL has limited slip diff and 4 wheel disc brakes. I'm having a brain fart and don't remember anything else.

Sorry, but the truth is out there.....*X-Files theme plays in the background*

 

well, it depends. does it have rear disk breaks??? if it does, it is a GSL. if it doesnt and it has power mirrors,a nd a sum roof, than its a GS. i am not sure what the GSL-SE identificatations are, but i am sure someone does.

 

drums play in the rear I move the little pieces of glass and no sunroof

 

For '81, prob. "S"

 

yea, probalby an S, the most simple, lightest and best (other than the rear end) model.

 

FastENUF, GSL-SE's were only available in '84 and '85. The main difference was they had the fuel injected 13B and also has different style 14" wheels.

 

...and a different bolt pattern for those wheels, with different (vented) disc brakes, different suspension, LSD, etc...

 

did all the 81 models weigh the same (2300lbs)?

 

what about 80' models?

 

I really need to get that spec chart finished...

 

1980 had the S, GS, and LS (Leather Sport)

Here is some info that I have collected from around the internet, and through some books.

Car weights
79-4-speed calif, or federal s-model 2350
79-5-speed calif, or federal gs model 2385
79-automatic calif, gs-model 2410
79-automatic federal, gs-model 2420
80 S 2395
80 GS 2340
81 5speed 2345
81 Auto 2380
82,83, 2345
84 S & GS 2345


Car Options

Yr Model
’79 S, GS
’80 S, GS, LS (leather sport)
‘81-82 S,GS,GSL
’83 S,GS,GSL, LE (limited addition)
‘84-85 S,GS,GSL,GSL-SE(13B)
’86 SE,Sports,GXL
’87 SE,Sports,GXL, TurboII
’88 SE,GXL,GTU,TurboII,Convertible
’89 GTU,GXL,GTUs,TurboII,Convertible
’90 GTU,GXL,GTUs,TurboII,Convertible
’91 Coupe,Turbo,Convertible
’93 Twin turbo, Touring, R1
‘94-95 Twin turbo, Touring, R2
Stock turbocharger from 2nd Gen Mazda RX-7 is Hitatchi HT-18


Lug Patterns
Other Models lug pattern 4x110
GSL-SEs are 4x114.3 a.k.a. 4x4.5" offset +40mm
Offset it means the mounting face of the rims is 40mm outward from the center line of the rim


Hope that is helpful in some way, and if anyone sees any discrepancies, let me know and I will edit my file. (That was a copy and paste, I didn't just type all that.)

 

1979 Limited Edition and 1980 Anniversary Edition

 

Were they available in North America? All these I have were brought to North America. I've heard of the 1980 anniversary edition but I don't think it was available here.

 

They sure were available here. An 80 anniversary edition was up on ebay a while back, as well as a 79 limited edition. I think someone on this forum may even have a 79 LE. I know someone on the forum who was parting an anniversary edition out a while ago as well.

 

hokay, got the 1st 3 pages done so far... some of it is pedantic minutae (steering shaft thickness & distortion) but I'm sure someone will be asking these specs again...

http://www.rotorhead.ca/ref_1979.php

 

What about the Limited Edition? I know it's similar, but ya gotta add it

 

What features did the LE package add?

 

79 LE's had different wheels and a digital clock on the gauge cluster, i'm sure there were other differences, but thats all that comes to mind for now.

 

Just noticed that you missed the 80 Anniversary Edition. Although it's most likely technically similar, it had special paint, Anniversary 'X' badges, and special seats.

 

what would my model be? mine is a 5 speed, no leather interior, and that's about all that i know about it.
pm me, or reply here.

 

Very very nice, Manntis. That's the kind of info I was looking for before I bought my car, but could never find. Keep up the good work!

 

My guess is a GS....see the brakes up front? Those are discs...do you have similar looking brakes on the back wheels? That would be a dead indicator you've got more than just a GS, try the link the gracious Manntis has provided and see how many of the specs amtch up on your rex...